Tab2QR

A minimalist browser extension that generates QR codes from your current tab, allows you to edit the encoded content, copy QR code image to clipboard, or download as PNG or SVG files.

Tab2QR - Firefox Add-on to Generate QR Codes

'Tab2QR' is a handy Firefox browser extension that turns the URL of your current tab into a QR code for easy sharing and transfer to your mobile devices. It allows you to edit the encoded content, copy the QR code image to clipboard, or download as PNG or SVG files. It performs all conversions locally ensuring your privacy by not saving or collecting your browsing history or personal information. It seeks permissions only for essential features and can be easily managed through add-ons manager. Developed by James Shih.

Add-on stats

Users: 1,230
89
Rating: 4.44
(105)
Version: 4.0.0 (Last updated: 2023-02-05)
Creation date: 2016-08-25
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 25.09K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Tab2QR (v4.0.0)
5.00 (2) 540
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Viewing a nice page and want to continue on your mobile device?

Tired of typing URLs on your phone?

Tab2QR at your service. Just click and scan the QR code with your phone or tablet.

Way faster huh?

Privacy: Tab2QR converts the URL to QR code locally and does not save or collect your browsing history or personal information.

Permissions: Download files and write to clipboard permissions are optional and only requested when using the features that require them. You can revoke these permissions anytime from add-ons manager.

©MMXV-MMXXIII James Shih

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
  • Can generate custom content QR codes
  • Can save as SVG
  • Useful
Cons
  • New version requires extra permissions
  • Doesn't have a feature to save QR code images
Most mentioned
  • Useful
  • Requires extra permissions
  • Can generate custom content QR codes
User reviews


by mymac1232, 2024-03-19
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Add-on safety

Risk impact
Very low risk impact

Tab2QR does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood
Low risk likelihood

Tab2QR has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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