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Android Apps > Shopping > Barcode Scanner
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Barcode Scanner

4.7.8
ZXing Team
3.65
612,713 reviews
100,000,000+
Downloads
Free

Scan barcodes on products, or barcodes containing URLs, contact info, and so on

This app is currently not available on Google Play.

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Barcode Scanner by ZXing Team enables fast camera-based barcode scanning for products, URLs, and contact data, including QR Codes and Data Matrix. With 100,000,000+ total downloads and 5.8K in the last 30 days, it remains a widely used, ad-free solution, though it is not ranked in any top list and Google Play updates have ended.

Pros & Cons

  • Wide barcode support including QR Codes and Data Matrix
  • Ad-free experience with transparent behavior
  • Free to use and relatively lightweight
  • QR code generation/sharing for contacts, apps, and bookmarks using ZXing
  • No longer updated on Google Play; no further releases planned
  • Relies on READ_CONTACTS permission for sharing via QR codes; potential privacy considerations
  • Not ranked in any top app lists

About Barcode Scanner

Barcode Scanner was a shopping app developed by ZXing Team. It was removed from Google Play May 18, 2025 and is no longer available for download.

Download Statistics

Barcode Scanner had been downloaded 160 million times before it became unavailable.

User Ratings

Barcode Scanner was rated 3.65 out of 5 stars, based on 610 thousand ratings.

App Information

Barcode Scanner was free to download. The APK download size was 796.47 kB. The last available version was 4.7.8. The last update was on September 9, 2018.

Technical Requirements

Barcode Scanner required Android 4.4+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play before 2010.

Description
Scan barcodes on products, or Data Matrix and QR Codes containing URLs, contact info, etc.
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More data about Barcode Scanner

Price Free to download
Total downloads 160 million
Rating 3.65 based on 610 thousand ratings
Version 4.7.8
APK size 796.5 KB
Number of libraries 1
Designed for Android 4.4+
Suitable for Everyone
Ads NO ads

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Barcode Scanner has been downloaded 160 million times.

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Comments on Barcode Scanner for Android

★★★★★ I wrote a QR Code generator that mixes multiple character encodings using ECI designators to achieve the most efficient encodings possible, and I've been testing by scanning its codes with this app. I have to say, I have not been able to confuse this app, even with extreme examples of mixed-encoding QR Codes. Cognex's scanner app fails, as apparently it tries to decode the whole string using only the last ECI designation, which is wrong. This app, however, gets it right every time. Kudos! A+!
★★★★★ The best and greatest barcode scanner ever made. It's so sad that it doesn't work with android 13 and above. I wish the developer could update it to work with the latest android.
★★☆☆☆ Used this with a Samsung S9 and worked fine. I got a new Samsung S23, and it says it's not compatible with my device.
★★☆☆☆ While installing in android version 14. Error display that your device isn't compatible with this version
★★☆☆☆ It says app isn't compatible with my device
★★☆☆☆ It does not show your divises when asking is tall in more divises

Technologies used by Barcode Scanner

10 permissions · 1 libraries
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Trust & Safety: Permissions include CAMERA, INTERNET, READ_CONTACTS, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE, CHANGE_WIFI_STATE, FLASHLIGHT, VIBRATE, and browser/history related permissions. The long description notes transparency about data sharing via QR codes and emphasizes an ad-free experience, though the app requires CONTACTS permission to enable contact sharing via QR. Users should review permissions in context of QR sharing and device usage.

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