# Read QR, barcode, data matrix

> Barcode reader for QR code, barcode, data matrix code and many more.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.datamatrix.qrscanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.datamatrix.qrscanner)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.datamatrix.qrscanner`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gello\_Studio
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 157,072
- **Rating:** 3.03 / 5 (239 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-19
- **First published:** 2018-07-21
- **Publisher country:** SE
- **Size:** 4.02 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-30
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.datamatrix.qrscanner)
- **Website:** [http://www.gello.se](http://www.gello.se/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/gellostudio/privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/gellostudio/privacy-policy)

## Description

The "Read QR, Barcode, Data Matrix" Chrome extension offers a versatile barcode scanner capable of reading QR codes, barcodes, data matrix codes, and various other code types. Users can easily scan codes and instantly copy the decoded text to use elsewhere, such as searching for more information online.

Designed with simplicity in mind, it features a user-friendly interface making scanning quick and seamless. Whether you need to decode product barcodes or QR codes, this extension provides an easy-to-install tool that combines scanning and generating functionality, ideal for anyone seeking efficient code reading solutions directly in their browser.

## Rankings

- #182,534 — 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.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.datamatrix.qrscanner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Reviewers are split. Many praise the app as fast, accurate, and easy to use, and it works well for standard barcodes and QR codes. The most common complaint by far is that it fails to scan Data Matrix codes, even though its icon depicts one, and some reviewers call this false advertising. Several others report the app simply does not work or wouldn't scan at all. A few mention an unskippable ad and a basic, clumsy interface.

### Pros

- Generally works well for scanning, with several reviewers calling it good, very good, or superb
- Fast and accurate scanning with a practical, easy-to-use interface
- Works as needed for QR codes and standard barcodes

### Cons

- Fails to scan Data Matrix codes, the most frequently mentioned problem
- General reports that the app is not working, not functional, or fails to scan
- Some reviewers call it misleading because it does not read the Data Matrix codes its icon shows

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