Barcode Scanner is no longer on Google Play. It was there for 15 years, until May 2025. It was one of the most installed apps on Google Play, with 160 million installs. Users were divided: 3.6 stars from 612,713 ratings. Show more ›

Barcode Scanner is made and published by ZXing Team. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with ZXing Team. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to ZXing Team and are shown as published on Google Play.

Summary

Barcode Scanner by ZXing Team is a long-running, open-source tool that quickly captures barcodes, Data Matrix, and QR Codes—from products to URLs and contact data. It boasts a massive install base 100,000,000+ and remains a trusted option, even though Google Play updates have ceased and it’s not ranked in top lists.

Pros & Cons

Open-source ZXing-based engine for transparency and broad compatibility
Multi-format support including QR Codes and Data Matrix
Lightweight APK footprint enabling quick installs
Longstanding commitment to an ad-free experience and clear sharing capabilities via QR codes

No longer updated on Google Play; no new releases
Requires CAMERA and other permissions (including CONTACTS) for full functionality
Fewer modern features compared to newer scanners

About Barcode Scanner

Barcode Scanner was a shopping app developed by ZXing Team. It was removed from Google Play May 18, 2025.

Install Statistics

Barcode Scanner had been installed 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. The app 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 since before 2010.

Description by ZXing Team (from Google Play)

Scan barcodes on products, or Data Matrix and QR Codes containing URLs, contact info, etc.

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Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Installs over time

Barcode Scanner has been installed 160 million times.

Changelog of Barcode Scanner

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Developer information for ZXing Team

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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: The app requests CAMERA, CONTACTS, STORAGE, INTERNET, and other permissions to support scanning and QR-based sharing of contacts, apps, and bookmarks. The provider states there are no ads and addresses common malware concerns within the long description; updates stopped on Google Play, which may affect ongoing support and security assurances.

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