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QR Code Tag Chrome extension

First seen in 2010, Utilities. This page records what the extension did, whether it is still available, and what to use instead.

What it was

Generated a QR code for the current page URL to scan with a phone. Several QR Code Generator extensions do this now.

Succeeded by QR Code Generator

The earlier extension is gone, but its role is filled today by QR Code Generator, with 900K users and a 5.0 rating. See its statistics and history.

Current alternatives

The extensions the Chrome Web Store ranks highest for "qr code" today.
#ExtensionUsersRatingRatings
1QR Code ReaderA chrome extension for reading QR code from webpage200K3.5 ★86
2QR Code (Generator and Reader)Generate QR Code from the url of current page, link or selected text. And decode QR Code in image.200K3.2 ★168
3QR CodeGenerate and Scan QR Code.100K4.7 ★58
4QR Code Reader for Google Chrome™FREE Simple QR Code Reader which works for both Camera and Image files. No Internet needed.300K3.7 ★783
5The QR Code GeneratorCreate, scan, and edit QR codes instantly with one click.2M4.4 ★505
6QR Code Readerrecognize multiple QR codes and barcodes at once from webcam or local images70K4.2 ★24
7Quick QR CodeQuickly generate QR codes. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt + Q.2,0005.0 ★6
8QR Code GeneratorQR Code fastest way to generate or scan QR codes. Decode QR Code in image or use webcam.30K2.8 ★296
9QR Code ReaderThis simple QR Code Reader app lets you scan QR codes from a web page or uploaded image, or via your camera or30K4.9 ★65

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