Compare Chrome extensions: The QR Code Extension vs View Image

Stats The QR Code Extension The QR Code Extension View Image View Image
User count 2,000,000+ 500,000+
Average rating 4.22 4.27
Rating count 465 2,616
Last updated 2022-10-18 2024-03-02
Size 1.08M 74.88K
Version 0.5 5.1.0
Short description
Allows to generate a QR Code for the current page and scan a QR Code using the webcam. Re-implements the Google Images' "View Image" button.
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.

ViewImage adds the "View Image" button back to the google images results page.

The code for this extension is available on GitHub: https://github.com/bijij/ViewImage Please feel free to make any PR's or submit an issue.