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QR Code Generator Chrome extension

QR Code Generator turns the page you're viewing, or any text you enter, into a scannable QR code from a toolbar popup. It's best for quickly sharing a link to a phone without typing it out. The catch: it's a single-purpose tool with no scanning, styling or bulk-generation features.

PriceFree
CategoryProductivity
Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
✓No account needed

Last checked September 30, 2026 against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

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Pros

free to install and use
generates a QR code for the current tab's URL in one click
also supports typing in custom text
no account or sign-up required

Cons

generates codes only, doesn't scan them
no styling or logo options for the generated code
needs to read the current page's URL to auto-fill it

Best for

sharing the current page's URL to a phone via a quick scan
generating a QR code for a short piece of text
a fast, no-signup way to make a one-off QR code

Skip it if

users who need to scan QR codes with their camera, not just generate them
users who need styled, branded, or bulk-generated QR codes

Key features

one-click QR code for the active tab's URL
custom text-to-QR-code generation
simple toolbar popup interface
works without creating an account

What QR Code Generator does

QR Code Generator opens a small popup that turns the URL of the page you're currently viewing into a scannable QR code, so you can quickly send a link to your phone by scanning it. It also lets you type in custom text if you want a QR code for something other than the current page.

Is QR Code Generator free?

Yes, it's free to install and use from the Chrome Web Store. There's no listed paid plan; it functions as a straightforward, single-purpose generator.

Is QR Code Generator safe?

To auto-fill the QR code with the current page's URL, the extension needs to read your active tab's address. It doesn't need broader browsing history access beyond what's required to generate a code for the page you're on.

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QR Code Generator: FAQs

Are there paid features in QR Code Generator?

The Chrome Web Store lists it as free, and the listing shows no in-app purchases as of 2026-09-30.

Is it safe to let QR Code Generator see my tab's address?

It reads the address of the tab you are on so it can encode it, which is the one thing a one-click QR maker needs. Text you type in for a custom code is encoded the same way. Review the permissions on the store listing and remove the extension if you stop using it.

How do I turn the page I'm on into a scannable code?

Open the page and click the toolbar icon; the popup shows a QR code for that address. Point a phone camera at it to open the same page on the phone.

Can QR Code Generator scan codes, not just create them?

No, it only generates QR codes; it doesn't include a scanner feature.

Can I make a QR code for custom text?

Yes, in addition to the current page's URL, you can type in any text to encode it as a QR code.

When should I use a web QR maker instead of this extension?

When you need styling such as colors or a logo in the middle, which this extension does not offer. It makes a plain code for a URL or text and stops there.

Can I add a logo or change the colors of my code?

No. The listing describes a plain generator with no styling, color or logo options, so treat it as a quick-share tool rather than a branding tool.

Why does QR Code Generator need to read the page URL?

It auto-fills the current page's address so it can generate a QR code for it without you typing the link manually.

Do I need to sign in before generating my first code?

No. There is nothing to register: install it, click the icon, and a code appears for the current tab.

Does QR Code Generator keep a history of codes I've made?

Its listing describes a one-click generator for the current tab's URL or custom text, with no mention of saving past codes. Each time you open the popup you're creating a fresh QR code rather than pulling up an earlier one.