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Metric	The QR Code Generator	QR Code Reader
User count	600,000	100,000
Average rating	4.28	3.57
Rating count	488	82
Last updated	2026-01-18	2025-11-12
Size	1.58 MB	0.65 MB
Version	2.2.1	2.0.3

Short description	Quickly generate and scan QR codes using The QR Code Extension. Fast, offline, privacy-friendly and trusted by 600,000+ users. Download QR codes instantly.	Scan, decode, and create QR codes in your browser with QR Code Reader for Chrome. Detects from pages, saves history, and supports customization.
Full summary	The QR Code Extension (TQRCG) is a fast, lightweight, and privacy-focused Chrome extension that lets users generate QR codes from the current webpage or scan QR codes via webcam. Trusted by over 600,000 active users, it operates fully offline to ensure maximum security — no browser data or history is accessed, and QR code creation happens locally within the browser. With its minimalist popup design, users can create QR codes with a single click and optionally customize them online. The extension supports downloading or copying generated QR codes, making it ideal for sharing URLs, digital business cards, marketing materials, and more. Its resource-efficient operation ensures no background memory use, providing seamless, hassle-free QR code management directly in Chrome.	QR Code Reader turns Chrome into your all-in-one QR solution. Instantly scan, decode, and create QR codes directly in your browser. It detects QR codes on any webpage (up to 10 at once), supports offline and online decoding, and offers a one-click shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+S / Cmd+Shift+S). Generate QR codes for URLs, text, contact details, WiFi credentials, and more with customizable colors and error correction. It includes smart content recognition for links, emails, phone numbers, locations, and events, plus comprehensive history with export options and convenient context-menu actions. The extension supports 40+ languages and offers powerful features like auto-save, image uploads, and upcoming cloud sync and analytics.