Is The QR Code Generator Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This QR code generator requests only two permissions: activeTab and storage. The activeTab permission allows it to read the current page’s URL (and possibly inject a script) only when you click the extension’s icon, which is exactly what’s needed to generate a QR code from the active tab. The storage permission is used to save settings like your preferred size or color locally. This extremely limited permission set is normal and low-risk for a simple utility extension.

For any QR code tool, a careful user should be aware that such extensions could potentially alter the generated QR code to include tracking or affiliate parameters. While the minimal permissions here prevent silent background activity, you should still verify that the QR output matches your intended link before sharing it. General browser utilities are also frequent targets for imitation, so ensure you’re installing the official listing from the Chrome Web Store.

This extension received a high safety score overall, with top marks in Data & Privacy due to the developer’s declared commitments (data not sold, not used for unrelated purposes). The lowest dimension was Publisher & Identity, suggesting the company behind it may be less established or have a smaller digital footprint. A user who values a well-known developer may want to consider this, though the technical permissions remain safe.