QRCode Scanner

Scan and decode QR Code. Internet is not required.
What is QRCode Scanner?
"QRCode Scanner" is an offline QR code decoding add-on for Firefox. It lets you scan and decode QR codes present in a webpage, without an internet connection. Features include manual image adjustments such as clipping, chopping and contrast enhancement, auto-closing result window and an assurance not to track usage. It also supports non-image QR code scanning.

Add-on stats

By: laobubu
Users: 6,656 ▲ 44
Rating: 3.91 (77)
Version: 1.2.4resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2013-08-17
Weekly download count: 190
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
Size: 47.25K

Other platforms

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

Scan and decode QR Code in a webpage. Internet is not required.

  • Offline decoding
  • Never track your usage
  • Support non-image QR Code*
  • You may manually adjust image
    • Clip and chop
    • Enhance contrast (OTSU)
    • Invert color
  • Auto close result window
  • Open Source
[GitHub]: https://github.com/laobubu/QRScaner
  • Disabled by default, see [option] page. Support PDF Viewer: select some text, then right-click it.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well for scanning QR codes
  • Easy to use with right-click functionality
  • Lightweight extension
Cons
  • Extension often grayed out or unresponsive
  • Does not scan local file images
  • Supports only limited character sets (e.g., does not support Cyrillic)
Most mentioned
  • Grayed out/unresponsive extension
  • Ease of use for scanning QR codes
Recent reviews
by Hollytryx, 2024-10-28

by TechnoM4tter, 2024-09-30

light extension, reads QR code well. They must be enabled after installation in the extension options
by pablo_b, 2024-08-29
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

QRCode Scanner requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

QRCode Scanner is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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