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QR Code Chrome Extension Analysis

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Chrome extension ID: cbimgpnbgalffiohilfglgkkhpegpjlo

A productivity utility that allows users to generate custom QR codes for URLs and text, or scan existing codes using a webcam, local files, or context menus. It supports various barcode formats and provides download options for PNG and SVG files.

Version:1.3.0
Size:165KiB
Last updated:

Overview

Installs

80K+

Rating

4.7

57 reviews

Languages

2 locales

Includes English, 中文(中国)

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The extension positions itself as a dual-purpose tool for generating and scanning QR codes. It emphasizes user privacy by stating all functions execute locally in the browser without sending data to a server.

Inferred product pattern

A lightweight, privacy-centric utility tool focused on QR code and barcode manipulation.

Review-backed pain points

Users reported issues with the extension's ability to scan certain web-based QR codes and noted that it sometimes struggles with complex/dense QR codes compared to native system tools.

Observed feature gaps

Users suggested adding titles to generated images for easier organization, background color/transparency customization, and the ability to export scanned data to formats like vCard or KML.

Tags
QR Code GeneratorQR Code ScannerBarcode ReaderPrivacy Tool
Target users

- Web users needing to share links to mobile devices

- Users requiring quick QR code generation from text or URLs

- Privacy-conscious users

Primary use cases

- Generating QR codes for easy mobile sharing

- Scanning QR codes embedded in web images

- Converting text or URLs into scannable formats

Positive themes

- Convenience for sharing web links

- Ease of use for webcam scanning

- Useful context menu integration

Negative themes

- Difficulty scanning specific QR codes appearing on web pages

- Inconsistency in recognizing complex or dense QR codes

Observed friction

- No pricing friction observed in the provided data.

Evidence boundary: Evidence is derived from the Chrome Web Store description and user reviews highlighting both utility and specific functional limitations in scanning complex codes. The review sample size is relatively small (57 reviews).
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No support complaints observed in the provided data.

Reliability

Some users reported reliability issues when attempting to scan complex QR codes or specific images on web pages.

Privacy

No privacy complaints observed; the product claims local-only processing.

Access & pricing

- No clear monetization signal

- No account requirement observed

- No clear pricing signal

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 5

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 2

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Official website

Store metadata

- Version: 1.3.0

- Size: 165KiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
This extension help you generate QR code for links and text, while supporting scan QR code through context menus, local files and webcam. All functions execute locally on your browser, no data send to server. 1. When you click the extension icon, it shows you QR code for current page URL. And you can change input and download QR code. There are two buttons at the bottom for custom generating and scanning QR code in a new page. For generating QR code, you can: • Input any URL or text • Adjust margin • Adjust size • Adjust error correction • Download as png or svg file. • Copy to clipboard. For scanning QR code, it supports: • Scan an image by it's URL • Select or drag and drop a local image file • Scan with camera 2. Through context menus on web page, you can: • Scan QR Code From Images • Generate QR Code for Page Link • Generate QR Code for Selected Text • Generate QR Code for Link Addr…

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

QR code generatorQR code scannerscan QR code from imagecreate QR code for URL

Comparison

native QR scannermobile QR apps

Problem

cannot scan QR codeQR code not recognizedscan QR code from webpage

Alternative

Barcode reader extensionQR code creator

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FAQ

What is QR Code mainly used for?
A productivity utility that allows users to generate custom QR codes for URLs and text, or scan existing codes using a webcam, local files, or context menus. It supports various barcode formats and provides download options for PNG and SVG files.
What market signals stand out?
Visible niche traction with limited review base. Last known update: 08/25/2023.
What should builders compare before entering this space?
Compare install concentration, rating quality, update recency, screenshots, developer portfolio, listing claims, and review-backed friction signals.
Is this page review-backed?
Backed by review samples. This page combines store metadata with selected review signals, while raw store metrics remain visible for comparison.

Screenshots

QR Code screenshot
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QR Code screenshot

Links

Website: guokai.dev

Privacy policy: https://guokai.dev/privacy/

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