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QR Code Reader Chrome Extension Analysis

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Chrome extension ID: likadllkkidlligfcdhfnnbkjigdkmci

A browser extension that detects and decodes QR codes on web pages and provides tools to generate custom QR codes for URLs, text, and contact info. It includes context menu integration for image scanning and an internal history manager.

Developer:QRExt
Version:2.0.3
Size:646KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web Store

Overview

Installs

200K+

Rating

★ 3.6

81 reviews

Languages

39 locales

Includes Deutsch, English, Filipino, Indonesia...

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

High review signal

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

Listing positioning

The product is positioned as an all-in-one QR solution for Chrome that allows users to scan, decode, and create QR codes directly within the browser. It emphasizes smart detection, customizable design for generated codes, and comprehensive history tracking.

Inferred product pattern

Single-purpose browser utility combining a reader and a generator.

Review-backed pain points

Users report the scanner frequently fails to detect codes on specific pages (e.g., 2FA setup pages), lacks a way to manually select a QR code area in complex images, and some express concern over redirects to malicious sites.

Observed feature gaps

Lack of manual area selection/cropping for QR scanning and absence of system camera integration for physical QR codes.

Tags
QR Code ScannerQR GeneratorProductivity ToolWeb Utility
Target users

- Web users needing to scan on-screen QR codes

- Users needing a quick browser-based QR generator

- Professionals managing multiple QR links

Primary use cases

- Scanning QR codes from web pages

- Creating custom QR codes for marketing or sharing

- Decoding QR codes from uploaded local images

Positive themes

- Automated page scanning

- Clean interface

Negative themes

- Failure to detect QR codes

- Lack of manual selection/cropping tool

- Severe reliability issues

- Security concerns regarding redirects

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- Privacy complaints detected

- No pricing friction observed as no payment requirements are mentioned in the listing or reviews.

Evidence boundary: Analysis based on the store listing and 11 provided review samples. The review sample size is small compared to the total user base, and some reviews are very brief.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No direct support interactions reported, but high frustration with overall product failure.

Reliability

Significant reliability issues where the scanner fails to find QR codes on plain HTML pages or within specific web apps.

Privacy

One user reported that the extension forwards the user to a malicious website.

Access & pricing

- No clear monetization signal

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 4

- Videos: 1

- Languages: 39

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Support link

Store metadata

- Version: 2.0.3

- Size: 646KiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
QR Code Reader - Your All-in-One QR Code Solution for Chrome Instantly scan, decode, and create QR codes directly from your browser! QR Code Reader is a powerful yet easy-to-use Chrome extension that brings comprehensive QR code functionality to your fingertips. 🔍 KEY FEATURES Smart QR Code Detection • Automatically detects and decodes QR codes on any webpage • Support for multiple QR code detection (up to 10 codes) • Advanced offline and online decoding capabilities • Instant results with one click (Ctrl+Shift+S / Cmd+Shift+S) QR Code Generator • Create QR codes for URLs, text, SMS, email, phone numbers, and more • Customizable QR code design (colors, error correction, margins) • Support for multiple image formats (PNG, JPEG, WebP) • Dynamic QR codes with short URLs and analytics (coming soon) Intelligent Content Recognition • Automatically parses and displays formatted content for: -…

Listing SEO keywords

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

Core discovery

Chrome QR code scannerOnline QR code generatorDecode QR code from webpageChrome extension QR reader

Comparison

Best Chrome QR scannerQR Code Reader vs others

Problem

How to scan QR code on ChromeRead QR code from image in browser

Alternative

QR code extension alternativeFree web QR decoder

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FAQ

What is QR Code Reader mainly used for?
A browser extension that detects and decodes QR codes on web pages and provides tools to generate custom QR codes for URLs, text, and contact info. It includes context menu integration for image scanning and an internal history manager.
What market signals stand out?
Established adoption with limited review base. Last known update: 11/12/2025.
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 Reader screenshot
QR Code Reader screenshot
QR Code Reader screenshot
QR Code Reader screenshot

Links

Privacy policy: https://qrcd.org/privacy.html

Support links: http://tiny.cc/appshelp

Videos: Watch

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