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QR Code Reader

by cherrypig · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Right click on QR code images, and open as URL / view as text / copy as text. Completely offline - no network is required.

Users
105
+7 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#83K
#70K among extensions
Version
0.4.0
updated 6 Apr 2026

Users

monthly, 15 months
052105Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 105 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 15 months
001Jul 2025Mar 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 QR Code Reader

Instantly decode any QR code image with a simple right-click. No need to pull out your phone! Google Chrome Right-click QR Code Reader is a powerful and convenient tool that adds a seamless QR code scanning utility directly into your browser's context menu. Whether you're browsing articles, event tickets, or product pages, this extension allows you to interact with QR codes as easily as you would any other link. Key Features - Instant Right-Click Access: Simply right-click on any QR code image to bring up your scanning options. 1. Open as URL: If the QR code contains a web link, open it directly in a new tab. If not, display it instantly in an alert box. 2. View as Text: If the QR code contains plain text, contact info, or other data, display it instantly in an alert box. 3. Copy as Text: Silently copy the QR code's entire content (URL or text) to your clipboard with a single click. This app would not and cannot get any contents from your clipboard, it only populate new contents to your clipboard. - Works Offline: The entire decoding process happens locally in your browser. The extension works perfectly even without an internet connection. - Privacy First: Your privacy is paramount. Google Chrome Right-click QR Code Reader works entirely on your machine. No image data or decoded content is ever sent over the internet, ensuring your activity remains completely private. How to Use 1. Navigate to any webpage and find a QR code image. 2. Right-click the image to open the context menu. 3. Select one of the three convenient options: "Open as URL", "View as Text", or "Copy as Text". Changelog Version 0.4 [2026 Apr 6] - Enhanced QR code detection on transparent PNG images (alpha channel handling) - Added support for decoding QR codes in local files opened via file:// URLs Version 0.3 - Improved alert box messages - Non-URL decoded text is now displayed directly when "Open as URL option" is selected. - Improved error message of no QR code founded. Version 0.2 - now decoding QR code in Canvas elements is supported Version 0.1 - add context menu on right-clicking on images, to provide QR code decoding features.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−4−3.7%00.00
30 days+7+7.1%00.00
6 months+23+28.0%00.00
1 year+89+556.2%+1+5.00

Version history

3 versions recorded
0.4.06 Apr 2026
0.3.023 Jul 2025
0.2.021 Jul 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
21 Jul 2025
Size
73 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Extension ID
jbmahbopakagcjapokicplhogphjihme

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
contextMenusactiveTabclipboardWritescripting
Site access
<all_urls>file:///*
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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