Is Online QR Code Generator Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Online QR Code Generator earns a safety grade B, 78.6 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
78.6/100
Grade B · 5 of 5 checks
What we found
Automated safety profile from public signals (the extension's manifest & permissions, store listing, publisher, privacy policy). A full review hasn't been published yet.
What this safety grade means
Online QR Code Generator earns a safety grade of B (78.6/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Data & Privacy (100%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (10%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Online QR Code Generator looks broadly trustworthy. 10,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.5/5 from 2 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2022-11-08. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Online QR Code Generator's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other browser extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 60% · 4.8/8 pts | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 90% · 22.5/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 10% · 0.8/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 83% · 8.3/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension can generate QR codes from the current page's URL or selected text. The only API permission it requests is "tabs," which allows it to read the URL of your active tab. This is a normal and expected permission for a QR code generator, as it needs the web address to create the code. It does not request access to your browsing history or the ability to read or modify page content directly.
For a general browser extension in this category, typical safety considerations include verifying that the generated QR codes are created locally on your device and not sent to an external server, as the tool could theoretically log every URL you encode. Users should also be aware that scanning QR codes from untrusted sources can lead to malicious websites, though this extension focuses on creation, not scanning.
Based on the available public information, this extension's strongest dimension is Data & Privacy, with the developer declaring that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes. The weakest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, as the extension was last updated in late 2022, which may raise questions about ongoing support and compatibility with future browser versions.
AI-assisted analysis of the documented signals above (permissions, store data, privacy practices) — explains what they mean and the risks typical for this category. Not a hands-on test.
What the store listing shows
Who's Behind Online QR Code Generator?
- Publisher http://www.online-qrcode-generator.com/
Public records identify the publisher, but no individual founders or a separate registered company are named — which is what holds the Publisher & Identity score back. Less public information about who operates an extension means less you can verify about their long-term accountability.
How it compares
Among the 345 browser extensions we track, Online QR Code Generator scores higher on safety than 61% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Online QR Code Generator FAQ
- Is Online QR Code Generator safe?
- Online QR Code Generator earns a safety grade of B (78.6/100) on our evidence-based assessment, based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions we could verify from public records. This is an automated profile built from public records, not a hands-on review.
- Who is behind Online QR Code Generator?
- Online QR Code Generator is operated by http://www.online-qrcode-generator.com/.
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