The QR Code Generator

The QR Code Generator

The Google Chrome™ QR Extension. Generate offline QR Code with a simple click!

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What is The QR Code Generator?

The 'QR Code Generator' is an offline-based Edge add-on that allows users to generate or scan QR codes quickly. It's a lightweight extension, utilizing no unnecessary memory when left unused, and needs no special permissions. Furthermore, it has a privacy-focused feature where the URLs you visit are not transmitted over the network when generating a QR code. With additional features such as real-time QR code generation from text input, the ability to download the generated QR code image, scanning QR codes from images with context menu, and customization options for the QR code's appearance, this extension offers a comprehensive solution for convenient, secure and privacy-respecting QR coding.

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Stats
Stats date:
Users: 1,323
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2023-02-11)
Creation date: 2023-02-11
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • clipboardWrite
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • downloads
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 364.74K
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Firefox
Merlin
Summary
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Microsoft Edge™ QR Extension. Generate offline QR Code with a simple click! Microsoft Edge™ QR code extension. Generate offline QR Code with ONE CLICK! Scan QR Code in image with ONE CLICK! This extension allows users to generate/scan offline QR Code for the current page quickly.

Please note that this extension, unlike others, doesn't require any special permissions. And it's only loaded when you click on the icon. So it doesn't need any unnecessary memory while not used.

And also note, that the QR code is generated completely offline. The URL of the page you visited will not sent over the network (except when you click on "Custom QR Code"). So it's probably as good as it gets regarding privacy and security.

To generate the QR Code after installing extension, just click the QR Code icon on the top-right of your browser window.

Features:

  • Generate QR Code for current page with one click.
  • Trun any of your inputs into QR Code in realtime (when you edit the text in the input field).
  • Download generated QR code image.
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User reviews
Good app, easy for use.
by Hu, 2023-02-15
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Safety
Risk impact

The QR Code Generator is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install The QR Code Generator if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

The QR Code Generator is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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