Is Offline QR Code Generator Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

The extension requests only "activeTab" and "storage" permissions. This allows it to temporarily read the current page's URL and possibly some content when you click its toolbar icon, which is the minimum needed to generate a QR code from that tab. The "storage" permission is used to save your local settings. There is no access to all websites or background data collection, so the permission scope is minimal and typical for a simple offline QR generator.

QR code generators in general should require very few permissions, and an offline tool ideally makes no network requests. Users should be aware that even with limited permissions, an extension could theoretically send data when activated, so it is wise to verify that it functions without internet before scanning sensitive URLs. The developer's privacy declarations state that data is not sold or misused, and the extension uses Manifest V3, which adds modern security boundaries.

The assessment shows a strong Data & Privacy dimension (100%), reflecting clear and favorable privacy claims. In contrast, Maintenance & Ownership scored lowest (30%), suggesting less established track record or limited publicly available company information, though the extension was recently updated. Community reputation sits at a moderate 66%, with a 3.7-star average from a small number of ratings.