Compare Chrome extensions: The QR Code Extension vs URL Scanner and QR Codes

Stats The QR Code Extension The QR Code Extension URL Scanner and QR Codes URL Scanner and QR Codes
User count 2,000,000+ 10,000+
Average rating 4.22 3.73
Rating count 464 30
Last updated 2022-10-18 2022-08-11
Size 1.08M 93.99K
Version 0.5 2.0
Short description
Allows to generate a QR Code for the current page and scan a QR Code using the webcam. Quickly get the Website, Text, Call, Messages on your phones using simple and advanced QR codes features.
Full 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.

Have you ever felt the need to quickly open an URL on your smartphone while browsing the page on your desktop or laptop? Entering it manually in your mobile browser address bar, copying and sending it via email or messenger are some of the tedious ways to achieve it. How about a QR code scanner add-on to your chrome browser which embeds the same URL? Use your favorite QR code scanner and open the webpage in your mobile browser.

Benefits provided by URL Scanner:

Quick Access

Minimal effort

Save time

  1. Add the plugin as a chrome extension.
  2. To access the URL on your smart device, click on the plugin icon, a QR code for the current page is shown on the screen.
  3. Read the QR code with your smartphone and quickly access the URL in your device with minimal effort.