The QR Code Extension

Allows to generate a QR Code for the current page and scan a QR Code using the webcam.

What is The QR Code Extension?

The QR Code Extension is a very popular Chrome extension by Manuel Braun. This extension has 2,469,679 weekly active users, a good user rating of 4.20, and is most similar to QR Code Reader and QR Code Generator. The latest version, 0.5, was updated 7 months ago.

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By: Manuel Braun

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Users: 2,469,679 ▼ -324,410

Rating: 4.20 (470) ▼ 1 ratings

Version: 0.5 (Last updated: 2022-10-18)

Creation date: 2016-03-16

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

activeTab

Size: 1.08M

Email: Click to see

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Risk impact: Very low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

ChromeStats Rank

# 181 ▼ 17

Other rankings

#7752 in Productivity ▲ 4

#1 in code keyword

#1 in qr code keyword

#38 in extension keyword ▼ 3

#61 in no code required keyword

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Summary

Generates a QR Code from the Page URL of the current tab with a single click. The QR Code is displayed inline in a small popup.

Please note that this extension, unlike other extensions, does not require any special permissions (like access to your tabs and data). It is only loaded when you click on the button. So it does not have any unnecessary memory consumption and performance implications while not used.
Also note, that the QR code is generated completely offline. The URL of the Page you visited is not sent over the network (except when you click on "Edit QR Code" - that opens www.the-qrcode-generator.com). So it's probably as good as it gets regarding privacy  and security.

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Pros

Quick and easy way to generate QR codes
No permissions required
Memory efficient
Useful for transferring links to mobile devices

Cons

Cannot create a QR code for a hovered link
Cannot export or save generated QR codes
Logo is hard to see in dark themes
Cannot edit directly in the extension

Most mentioned

Useful
Easy to use
Quick
Helpful
Convenient
Saves time
Memory efficient
Transfer links to mobile devices

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Safety

Risk impact

The QR Code Extension is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

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Risk likelihood

The QR Code Extension has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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