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 2 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 90% · 22.5/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 10% · 0.8/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 83% · 8.3/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests only the “tabs” permission, which allows it to see URLs, titles, and other metadata for open tabs. For a QR code generator, reading the current tab’s address to turn it into a QR code is typical and expected. However, the same permission technically enables an extension to observe your browsing across tabs, so a careful user should understand what access has been granted.
General-purpose browser extensions like QR generators are not inherently high-risk, but they can be tempting vehicles for simple data collection if not transparent. With declared privacy practices stating that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, the developer’s posture appears positive. Still, it’s wise to confirm that the extension only accesses tabs when you actively use it to generate codes, rather than continuously monitoring activity.
The fact sheet shows Data & Privacy as the strongest dimension, reflecting that the developer’s stated commitments scored perfectly against available evidence. By contrast, Maintenance & Ownership is the weakest dimension: the extension was last updated in November 2022 and has very few user ratings, which raises general questions about long-term attention to security patches or evolving browser requirements.
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 838 browser extensions we track, Online QR Code Generator scores higher on safety than 59% 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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