Show QRCode

Displays the active url or any selected link or text as a qr code for easy sharing between devices. Completely Offline. Codes can be saved as SVG or PNG and also allows copying to the clipboard for pasting in other programms

Show QRCode Firefox Add-on

Show QRCode is a Firefox add-on that displays the active URL as a QR code, making it easy to share between devices. It also allows for saving and copying the QR code to the clipboard for use in other programs.

Add-on stats

Users: 197
-1
Rating: 4.55
(11)
Version: 1.8.35 (Last updated: 2024-09-24)
Creation date: 2020-06-20
Weekly download count: 11
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • menus
Size: 23.68K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

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

Displays the active url or any selected link or text as a qr code for easy sharing between devices. Completely Offline. Codes can be saved as SVG or PNG and also allows copying to the clipboard for pasting in other programms

Note: QRCode for Bookmark Items To allow the addon to create qr codes from bookmark elements (in the sidebar, the bookmark bar or elsewhere, enable the optional permission in the addon settings. Afterwards, when right clicking on an item, the addional context entry will be available.

Short Demo Video:

https://github.com/igorlogius/show-qrcode/assets/67047467/fa559387-190d-49a7-af6d-e46b13311894

Usages:

  • Left click the toolbar button/icon and in the popup just type into the Edit textbox
  • Right click on any selected text, link or image and then click on the "Show QRCode" content menu item
  • Or set and use the custom shortcut button to activate / open the popup
Notes: See more

User reviews

The author of this extension votes down other extensions providing the same functionality in order to promote his variant. (https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/qr/) That hints at a bad character and is a suspicious marketing activity. Better do not trust this author!
by x a, 2024-08-15

Why change the icon? It's so ugly

Excelente, simples e perfeitamente funcional
by Eder R. Seehaber, 2023-02-03
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Show QRCode does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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