Compare Chrome extensions: The QR Code Extension vs IE Tab

Stats The QR Code Extension The QR Code Extension IE Tab IE Tab
User count 2,000,000+ 6,000,000+
Average rating 4.22 4.32
Rating count 465 19,094
Last updated 2022-10-18 2024-04-19
Size 1.08M 950.27K
Version 0.5 17.4.18.1
Short description
Allows to generate a QR Code for the current page and scan a QR Code using the webcam. Display web pages using IE within Chrome. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more.
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.

IE Tab exactly emulates Internet Explorer, and enables you to load your web pages with different versions of IE (IE7 - IE11)

FULLY SUPPORTED IN WINDOWS 11 AND AFTER INTERNET EXPLORER IS REMOVED IN FEBRUARY 2023.

Please note that IE Tab for Windows does require the use of a separate executable, ietabhelper.exe. You can read more about that in the FAQ below.

-- FEATURES --

  • Create a list of URLs that will automatically open in IE Tab

  • Group Policy support for enterprise deployments

  • Securely use the old IE rendering engine

  • Edit Sharepoint documents instead of opening read-only

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