The QR Code Extension

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 user-friendly browser extension that generates QR codes from the URL of the current tab with just one click. Unlike other extensions, it does not require any special permissions or cause unnecessary memory consumption. It operates entirely offline, meaning the URL of the page you visited is never sent via the network unless you opt to “Edit QR Code”, thus promising optimal levels of privacy and security.
Stats
Users: 2,000,000+
Version: 0.5 (Last updated: 2022-10-18)
Creation date: 2016-03-16
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 1.08M
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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.

User reviews
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Pros
  • Does not require any permissions
  • Helpful for shortening addresses
  • Easy to generate a QR code from a web link
Cons
  • Doesn't function well with certain tasks like scanning a printed QR code
  • Some users reported the QR codes they generated expired
  • Icon design is not aesthetically pleasing in dark mode
Most mentioned
  • Easy to use
  • Useful to quickly transfer URLs to mobile
  • Doesn't require any permissions
Recent reviews
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by Vincent Vega Vincent Vega, 2024-03-24

by ebrahim bobani ebrahim bobani, 2024-03-09

I really liked it but I want a way to scan a code on anouther site without printing it.
by A Google user, 2019-02-20
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Safety
Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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