# Barcode Scanner & Generator

> FREE from Ads & In-App-Purchases, FAST, & BEAUTIFUL barcode reader & generator.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ab.barcodereader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ab.barcodereader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ab.barcodereader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** App Doodle
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 180,885
- **Rating:** 4.52 / 5 (846 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2021-08-01
- **First published:** 2017-04-20
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 6.71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ab.barcodereader)
- **Website:** [http://www.facebook.com/app.doodle](http://www.facebook.com/app.doodle)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://barcodereaderandgenerator.blogspot.in/2017/04/barcode-reader-generator-privacy-policy.html](http://barcodereaderandgenerator.blogspot.in/2017/04/barcode-reader-generator-privacy-policy.html)

## Description

The **Barcode Scanner & Generator** Chrome extension offers a fast, free, and ad-free solution to scan and create a wide variety of barcodes directly on your device. It supports an extensive range of barcode formats including 1D types like EAN-13, UPC, Code-39, and 2D types such as QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF-417, and AZTEC.

Users can scan an unlimited number of images with support for both front and back cameras, multiple barcode scanning in one go, and flashlight functionality for low-light conditions. Additionally, the extension allows you to generate QR codes easily for calendar events, contacts, emails, phone numbers, Wi-Fi access, URLs, and geolocation. It also features app locking for enhanced security and requires permissions like location, contacts, and calendar only when needed to create specific barcodes.

This tool is ideal for individuals and professionals who need a reliable barcode solution embedded within Chrome without ads or in-app purchases, combining speed, convenience, and a beautiful interface.

## Rankings

- #167,385 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users largely praise the app for being ad-free, easy to use, fast, and capable of scanning and generating QR codes. It is valued for its small footprint and overall reliability. Some users report issues with scanning in certain cases, limitations with UPC barcodes and size adjustments, device-specific problems with generating certain QR codes (like contacts), and a desire for additional theme options (black theme).

### Pros

- Ad-free experience with reliable QR and barcode scanning/generation.
- User-friendly, simple, fast, easy to use.
- Can scan and create QR codes and barcodes, offering versatile functionality.
- Lightweight app with a small footprint on the device.
- Consistently praised as one of the best barcode scanner apps.

### Cons

- Occasional scanning failures or unintuitive behavior reported by some users.
- UPC barcodes do not show numbers and width/height adjustments are not possible.
- Some QR code generations (e.g., contacts) may fail on newer devices.
- Desire for more theme options (black theme) despite existing dark theme.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ab.barcodereader)