FxQRL - URL to QR code

Turns your URLs into QR code images using built-in library, no network connection is made in this add-on.
What is FxQRL - URL to QR code?
FxQRL - URL to QR code is a Firefox add-on designed to generate QR code images from the URL of your current tab. This tool works locally so it doesn't require any network connections. It ensures higher security as there is no risk of URLs being leaked via networking requests. The source code is open for users to review or contribute on GitHub.

Add-on stats

By: xeonchen
Users: 662 ▲ 6
Rating: 4.88 (16)
Version: 1.1.2resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2015-05-20
Weekly download count: 14
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 54.02K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

FxQRL is a Firefox add-on to generate QR-code images of your current tab's URL. All image generations are made within the add-on without networking connections.

Source code here: https://github.com/xeonchen/fxqrl

User reviews

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Pros
  • No permissions required
  • Works offline
  • Simple and self-contained
  • Adds a white border around the QR code
  • Respects privacy
Cons
  • Does not work well with dark themes
  • Cannot generate QR code from selected text
  • Cannot adjust the size of the image shown
  • Inaccessible through context menu
Most mentioned
  • Works offline
  • QR code is shown as an overlay
  • No data is sent anywhere
  • No permissions required
Recent reviews
by Caleb O'Connell, 2023-02-02
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

FxQRL - URL to QR code does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

FxQRL - URL to QR code is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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