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HoverQR – Instantly Scan & Generate

FeaturedEstablished publisherManifest V3 in_app
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Scan QR codes by hovering. Generate from any link or text. Works everywhere—even in YouTube videos or PDFs. No clicks, no downloads.

Users
73
−13 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#95K
#79K among extensions
Version
1.0.5
updated 7 Mar 2026

Users

monthly, 9 months
078157Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 73 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 9 months
001Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About HoverQR – Instantly Scan & Generate

Hover QR is a fast, lightweight QR code scanner and generator Chrome extension that lets you instantly scan QR codes, generate QR codes, and open links directly from your desktop browser — no phone, camera, or external apps required. With simple mouse hover actions, Hover QR transforms how you interact with QR codes on the web. Perfect for developers, students, marketers, researchers, and anyone who frequently works with QR codes online. ⭐ Key Features 🔍 QR Code Scanner (Hover to Scan) - Instantly scan QR codes on any webpage by simply hovering your mouse over a QR image. - Decoded content is automatically copied to your clipboard — no clicks, no camera, no upload. - Works on images, canvases, and dynamically rendered QR codes. ⚡ QR Code Generator (Hover to Generate) - Hover over any link to generate a QR code instantly. - Perfect for opening pages on your phone, sharing URLs, or testing mobile flows. - Fast, automatic, and frictionless workflow. ℹ️ QR Inspector - Instantly see QR type and full decoded content - View payload size, length, version & ECC level ✨ Create & Customize QR Codes - Generate QR codes from text, URLs, contacts, location, Wi-Fi, or custom data. - Customize colors, styles, shapes, and QR types to match your brand or design. - Ideal for marketing materials, business cards, and sharing information. - Shortcut: Alt + Shift + Q / Option + Shift + Q ✂️ Snip & Scan — Scan QR from Screen - Scan QR codes from anywhere on your screen — videos, PDFs, slides, images, or presentations. - Perfect for webinars, documents, and screen-shared content. - Shortcut: Alt + Shift + S / Option + Shift + S 📝 Generate QR from Text Selection - Select any text → right-click → Generate QR Code instantly. - Convert URLs, emails, notes, or IDs into QR codes in one step. - Great for quick sharing and productivity workflows. 🕘 QR History - Automatically saves scanned and generated QR codes. - Revisit anytime from the side panel. - Never lose important QR links again. ⚙️ Customizable & Lightweight - Enable or disable features anytime to match your workflow. - Minimal permissions, fast performance, works offline. - Privacy-first design — no tracking, no analytics. 🚀 Why Choose Hover QR? - Scan QR codes on desktop instantly - Generate QR codes from links or text - Scan QR from screen (videos, PDFs, slides) - No phone or camera required - Privacy-focused QR extension - Lightweight and fast Chrome performance - Works directly inside your browser workflow 💡 Use Cases - Scan QR codes from websites - Open mobile links on your phone - Extract QR from PDF or video - Share links across devices - Test QR campaigns - Study materials & presentations - Developer QR testing - Marketing QR workflows 🔐 Privacy & Security Hover QR does not collect personal data. All QR scanning and generation happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to external servers. If you’re looking for a QR code scanner Chrome extension, QR code generator extension, or a way to scan QR codes from screen on desktop, Hover QR is built for you. Credits: https://hoverqr.in/credits Support: itzmohammadkhan@gmail.com

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−6−7.6%00.00
30 days−13−15.1%00.00
6 months+16+28.1%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where HoverQR – Instantly Scan & Generate appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
camera scanning#46−4
scan#58−3

Version history

5 versions recorded
1.0.57 Mar 2026
1.0.426 Feb 2026
1.0.216 Feb 2026
1.0.16 Feb 2026
1.029 Jan 2026

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
29 Jan 2026
Size
290 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
in_app
Privacy policy
hoverqr.in
Extension ID
mjgheejcnmceaaobpilbpmehlpkbigmp

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 0, likelihood 0
Permissions
activeTabstoragesidePanelcontextMenusscripting

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