# Url to QrCode

> an add-on for convert URLs to Qr Code.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/url-to-qrcode](https://chrome-stats.com/d/url-to-qrcode)

## Overview

- **ID:** `url-to-qrcode`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Saeed
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 10,268
- **Weekly downloads:** 83
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (58 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-01-20
- **First published:** 2015-06-14
- **Size:** 27 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/url-to-qrcode/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/smoqadam/url-to-qrcode-firefox-addon](https://github.com/smoqadam/url-to-qrcode-firefox-addon)

## Description

The **Url to QrCode** Chrome extension offers a simple and efficient way to convert any URL into a QR code instantly. This handy add-on facilitates seamless sharing by allowing users to generate a QR code from the current webpage URL, which can then be scanned with any QR code scanner on mobile phones or tablets. Perfect for users who need to transfer links quickly without typing or sending URLs manually, it streamlines the process of opening URLs across different devices.

Easy to use and accessible directly from your browser, Url to QrCode enhances productivity and convenience by bridging desktop and mobile browsing experiences. Whether for personal use or professional settings, this extension is an essential tool for quick, reliable URL sharing.

## Rankings

- #760 — Overall
- #103 — Other extensions
- #3 — qr code
- #6 — code
- #14 — codes
- #37 — come

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users generally praise Url to QrCode for its simplicity and reliable, fast QR generation from URLs, reflecting a Keep-It-Simple design. However, several limitations are noted: some URLs won’t encode, occasional black screen issues, and concerns about maintenance/updates. Additional drawbacks include no easy in-page URL input and no scalable sizing option for large QR codes. Overall, it’s a solid quick-QR tool but with notable compatibility and UX constraints.

### Pros

- Simple and easy to use.
- It just works and is reliable.
- Fast and efficient QR code generation from URLs.
- Keeps the design simple (KISS principle).

### Cons

- Not all URLs are supported; some links fail to generate codes (e.g., certain domains or file URLs).
- Occasional black screen or non-functional state when generating codes.
- Not maintained / appears outdated by some users.
- QR code size is too large without a scaling option.
- Lacks in-page URL input/edit capability for manual entry.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/url-to-qrcode)