Compact APK size enables quick setup and deployment
Explicit ZXing integration provides broad code format support
No longer updated on Google Play and will not receive new releases
Requires several sensitive permissions (e.g., CAMERA, READ_CONTACTS, storage) to enable contact sharing and scanning features
The app’s paused updates may mean missed security or feature improvements over time
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.
Note that this app can no longer be updated on Google Play, and there will be no further releases.
Almost every question and negative review comment is addressed by one of the following. Please save everyone time by reading these first:
Nobody is stealing your information. The app allows you to share contacts, apps, and bookmarks in a QR Code. This is why contacts permissions are needed. See "Visit Developer Website" below ( https://github.com/zxing/zxing/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions ).
If your device is not scanning, first try workarounds for device bugs in Settings. Enable all of them, and then try disabling one at a time to determine which is necessary. If this does not help, try clearing the device cache and settings from Android settings.
This app has never had advertisements, and never will. If you are seeing ads, it's from 3rd party malware, that among other things, is also review-bombing this app with claims of adware. This is entirely false.
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★★★★★
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
Barcode Scanner is requesting 10 permissions and is using 4 libraries.
Permissions
Development tools
test access to protected storage
Your personal information
read your contacts,
read your Web bookmarks and history
Network communication
view Wi-Fi connections,
full network access
Storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Hardware controls
take pictures and videos,
control flashlight,
control vibration
Each subscription will automatically renew 3 days before the expiration date for
the same time period. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time before the renewal.
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