Is QR Code Generator Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: QR Code Generator earns a safety grade B, 77.7 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
77.7/100
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
QR Code Generator earns a safety grade of B (77.7/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, QR Code Generator looks broadly trustworthy. 30,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.2/5 from 295 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-06-20. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open 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 | 75% · 18.7/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 74% · 7.4/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
The extension requests storage (to save settings), the contextMenus permission (to add a right‑click menu option), and host access to all websites (*://*/*). This broad permission allows it to read and modify data on any page you visit. While generating a QR code from a page URL is a common need, a narrower choice like activeTab might be sufficient, making the current scope broader than strictly necessary.
For any QR code tool, a careful user should know that displaying manipulated codes could lead to phishing pages if the extension were ever compromised. Granting full site access also increases the risk surface—the extension can technically read sensitive information from any site. The developer declares data is not sold, but you should verify that this and the category‑typical risks align with your comfort level.
The safety assessment shows Publisher & Identity as the weakest dimension (60%), meaning developer transparency is limited. On the positive side, Maintenance & Ownership scored full marks, indicating recent updates and active code maintenance. The overall B grade suggests a functional extension, but users should weigh the broad permissions against the less‑known publisher.
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 QR Code Generator?
- Publisher QR Code App
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, QR Code Generator scores higher on safety than 55% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
QR Code Generator FAQ
- Is QR Code Generator safe?
- QR Code Generator earns a safety grade of B (77.7/100) 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 QR Code Generator?
- QR Code Generator is operated by QR Code App.
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