Is The QR Code Generator Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests only two permissions: "activeTab" and "storage." The "activeTab" permission allows it to read the URL of the currently active tab, but only when you explicitly click the extension's icon. This is a normal and minimal permission for a QR code generator, as it needs the current page address to create the code. The "storage" permission lets it save your settings, like preferred QR code size or color, locally on your device. This requested access is appropriately scoped for its function and does not grant broad, persistent access to your browsing data.

For a general browser extension in this category, typical safety considerations include verifying you have installed the official version from a trusted developer. Popular utility extensions can sometimes be imitated by copycats that may request broader permissions or inject ads. A careful user should also be aware that any extension which can read the current tab's URL will see the full web address, which could include sensitive tokens or search terms if present in the URL, though this is necessary for generating a QR code from that page.

Based on the fact sheet, this extension's strongest dimension is Data & Privacy, where it received a perfect score. The developer has declared that data is not sold and is not used for unrelated purposes. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, which suggests there may be limited publicly documented information about the company behind the extension, a common trait for many smaller or newer developers.