OverlayQR
Decode QR codes & barcodes from any image, and generate QR codes from selected text or hovered links — instantly.
As of June 2026, OverlayQR has 2 users in the Productivity category.
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Version
1.2.2
Manifest V3
90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 1 version update.
History
4 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | — | — | 1.2.1 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | — | — | 1.2.1 |
| May 12, 2026 | 2 | — | — | 1.2.1 |
| May 18, 2026 | 3 | — | — | 1.2.2 |
| Now | 2 | — | — | 1.2.2 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- activeTabstorageclipboardWriteclipboardReadscriptingcontextMenussidePanelalarms
- Host access
- <all_urls>
Screenshots
About
OverlayQR is the ultimate QR code and barcode toolkit for Chrome. Decode, generate, and design QR codes without ever leaving your browser. 🔍 DECODE INSTANTLY • Hover over any image containing a QR code or barcode — decoded text appears automatically • Drag & drop or upload images to decode in the sidebar • Paste images directly from your clipboard (Ctrl+V) • Area Snap mode — select any region of a page to decode hidden QR codes (Alt+Shift+S) ⚡ GENERATE & DESIGN QR CODES • Type any text, URL, or content → instant QR code generation • Advanced QR Designer: choose dot styles (rounded, classy, extra-rounded, and more) • Custom foreground & background colors, padding, error correction level (L/M/Q/H) • Add your own logo or icon to the centre of generated QR codes • Download as PNG or SVG • Copy QR image to clipboard with one click 🔗 HOVER & SELECT • Hover any link — see a QR code tooltip instantly (Pro) • Select text on any page — floating QR button appears for quick encoding (Pro) • Right-click context menu: "Encode as QR" / "Decode QR" on any image or text (Pro) 📋 HISTORY • Every decoded and generated QR code is saved to your local history • Separate tabs for Decoded and Generated items • Thumbnail previews for generated QR codes • Re-edit any generated QR: change colors, padding, and error correction, then re-download • Copy decoded text instantly 🎨 CUSTOMIZATION • Dark & light theme with one-click toggle • Two-tab sidebar layout: QR Detection and QR Generation • Toggle individual features on/off (hover decode, link QR, selection QR) • QR color picker for foreground and background • Error correction level selector (7% to 30% redundancy) 🔒 PRIVACY FIRST • All processing happens locally in your browser — no images are uploaded to any server • QR history is stored locally using chrome.storage • No tracking, no analytics, no third-party data sharing ───────────────────────── FREE features: ✓ Decode QR codes & barcodes from images ✓ Generate & design QR codes ✓ Sidebar QR generator & QR designer ✓ Area Snap decode mode ✓ Clipboard paste to decode ✓ SVG & PNG export ✓ Dark/light theme ✓ Local history (view & store) PRO features ($9 one-time): ✓ Hover link → QR tooltip ✓ Text selection → QR button ✓ Context menu actions ✓ View & copy full history text ✓ Re-edit generated QR codes ✓ Custom QR colors & error correction ✓ Priority support ───────────────────────── 💡 Perfect for: • Developers testing QR code integrations • Marketers who need to verify QR codes on web pages • Students sharing links quickly across devices • Anyone who encounters QR codes online and needs to read them fast Questions or feedback? Visit https://overlayqr.codingfrontend.in
Technical
- Version
- 1.2.2
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 453KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- eapladegjgjhlglmlolpgfmfpojjllef
- Developer ID
- u57a6213d7cc6aab129f4a8bd0d26e19d
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Feb 23, 2026
- Last Updated (Store)
- May 8, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 6, 2026
- Website
- codingfrontend.in
- Support URL
- https://codingfrontend.in/contact
- Privacy Policy
- https://hoverqr.codingfrontend.in/privacy
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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 6, 2026.