# Book Library

> Catalog your Book shelf by shelf - Scan and organise your Book library

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dah.librarybook](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dah.librarybook)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.dah.librarybook`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** D Hardy
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 59,788
- **Rating:** 4.15 / 5 (168 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-20
- **First published:** 2015-07-14
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dah.librarybook)
- **Website:** [https://www.dionhardy.com](https://www.dionhardy.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://dionhardy.com/privacypolicy.php](https://dionhardy.com/privacypolicy.php)

## Description

**Book Library** is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help you catalog and organize your book collection shelf by shelf. With no limit on the number of books, you can scan barcodes or search by title, series, or author to add books quickly. It automatically looks up book information online, while also allowing offline additions for later updates.

Organize your books into shelves and sub-shelves, set quick access lists, and customize views and searchable fields to suit your needs. The extension supports loan tracking, imports and exports in various formats, and backup & restore capabilities with auto-backup options. Sync your catalog seamlessly between devices via WiFi or Bluetooth. Permissions include camera access for barcode scanning, storage for backups, internet for lookups and syncing, and Bluetooth for data transfer. Enjoy efficient book management with a user-friendly interface and full privacy compliance.

## Rankings

- #277,571 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app for organizing large personal libraries, real-time syncing, barcode scanning, and detailed book tracking. However, multiple users report difficulties with backup functionality, complex navigation, inconsistent barcode scanning accuracy, and issues with book images staying attached. Many wish for more cloud backup options like OneDrive and better categorization features. Overall, the app is valued for its usefulness but could improve in ease of use and data management features.

### Pros

- Helps organize books and keep track of owned and wanted titles effectively.
- Offers real-time syncing across devices for seamless use.
- Allows automatic lookup and addition of books by scanning barcodes.
- Supports a large number of entries, suitable for extensive personal libraries.
- Includes useful features like custom sorting and detailed book information tracking.

### Cons

- Backup options are limited or not user-friendly; lack of OneDrive support mentioned.
- Navigation and basic functions can be tricky or complicated for some users.
- Barcode scanning sometimes brings up wrong books or fails to scan ISBN correctly.
- Book images/pictures occasionally fail to load or do not stay properly on shelves.
- No support for categorizing a single book into multiple shelves or genres.

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