Free Chrome extension that checks if a link is safe before you click it
Stage
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Startup
Founded
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2026
Based in
CA
GB
Pricing model
Freemium
Free
Pricing
Starter (Free): 5 scam checks every month, read any QR code as often as you like, private scan history. Pro: $7/month for 30 scam checks every month, unlimited QR code generation, changeable QR codes, and scan analytics.
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Key features
Instant QR code scanning under a second
Live URL threat analysis before opening links
Detects fake websites and copycat payment pages
Works with blurry, faded, and stickered QR codes
No tracking or passwords required
Private scan history for registered users
99.9% uptime commitment
Plain language security warnings
Follows redirects to show the real destination of shortened links
Checks links against three public phishing and malware lists (OpenPhish, PhishTank, URLhaus)
Uses Jev AI model to assess links not on threat lists
Right-click context menu to check links on the spot
Hover previews showing link destination before clicking
Works in Gmail and Outlook email interfaces
Warns before typing passwords or card details on imposter sites
Check multiple links in pasted messages (up to 8 at once)
Works in Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and as a mobile web app
What makes it different
Checks links before you tap, not after
Designed specifically for family protection
Reads damaged QR codes that other scanners miss
Checks links without opening them in your browser, keeping you safe from dangerous sites
Free with no account, no ads, and no payment required
Works earlier than browser security by checking links before you click
Checks the same dangerous links across all your devices and platforms
QR Shield
Peekray