# QRScanner > Scan, generate & manage QR codes. Free. No ads. No tracking. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jbaywaves.qrscanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jbaywaves.qrscanner) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.jbaywaves.qrscanner` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Jbay Waves - **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY - **Downloads:** 179 - **Version:** 4.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-03-21 - **First published:** 2026-03-21 - **Publisher country:** ZA - **Size:** 20 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-05 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jbaywaves.qrscanner) - **Website:** [https://jbaywaves.com](https://jbaywaves.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://jbaywaves.com/privacy-policy](https://jbaywaves.com/privacy-policy) ## Description Scan, generate & manage QR codes. Free. No ads. No tracking.
QR Scanner is the fastest, cleanest, and most private QR code and barcode scanner on Android. No subscriptions. No advertisements. No data collection. Ever.
Point your camera at any code and get an instant result — it really is that simple.
INSTANT SCANNING
Powered by Google ML Kit, QR Scanner detects QR codes and all major barcode formats in real time. The moment a code is found, scanning pauses and your result appears immediately. No button tapping, no waiting.
SMART ACTIONS — KNOWS WHAT TO DO
QR Scanner understands what it scans and shows you the right options automatically:
• Website URL → Open in browser or copy
• Wi-Fi network → Connect with one tap, no password typing
• Phone number → Call or send an SMS instantly
• Email address → Open your mail app pre-filled
• Contact card (vCard) → Add directly to your contacts
• Location / GPS → Open in Google Maps
• SMS message → Open your messaging app ready to send
• App link → Open directly in the Play Store
• Plain text → Copy to clipboard
SAFETY CHECK
Before you open any link, QR Scanner checks it against Google Safe Browsing. If a URL is flagged as dangerous, phishing, or malware, you'll see a clear warning before anything opens. Stay protected from QR code scams.
SCAN FROM GALLERY
Got a screenshot of a QR code? A photo from a menu or event? Tap the gallery button and pick any image from your phone — QR Scanner will read it instantly, no camera needed.
QR CODE GENERATOR
Create your own QR codes in seconds. Supports:
• Plain text
• Website URLs
• Wi-Fi network credentials
• Phone numbers
• Email addresses
Share your generated QR code directly or save it to your Photos.
SCAN HISTORY
Every scan is automatically saved to your device — privately, locally, and securely. Browse, search, and re-open any past result at any time. Delete individual entries or clear all with one tap. Your data never leaves your phone.
FLASHLIGHT & ZOOM
Scanning in a dark room? Toggle the flashlight with one tap. Need to scan a small or distant code? Pinch to zoom directly in the camera view.
COMPLETELY FREE — NO CATCHES
✔ No ads
✔ No in-app purchases
✔ No account required
✔ No internet required for scanning
✔ No data sent to any server
✔ Works offline
SUPPORTED BARCODE FORMATS
QR Code, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF, UPC-A, UPC-E, Codabar
PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED
• Camera — required to scan barcodes
• Internet — used only for the optional URL safety check
• Vibrate — provides haptic feedback on successful scan
QR Scanner will never ask for permissions it does not need.
Requires Android 7.0 or higher. ## Rankings - #1,748,818 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.jbaywaves.qrscanner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Code Scanner: QR & Barcode](https://chrome-stats.com/d/medo.codescanner) — 28 users - [QR Scanner - 2kit Code Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.twokit.document.qrcode.scanner) — 496,391 users, 4.38 / 5 - [CodeScanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.deliciousss.scan) — 19 users - [QR Scanner: Barcode Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.qrscanner.barcode.reader) — 5 users - [QR Scanner Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.trident.qrscannerpro) — 12 users - [QR Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.andreiboclaci.AdFreeQR) — 15 users - [QR Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.qrscanner.android) — 2 users - [QR Scanner - Barcode Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.falcon.p.bk.qrcode.barcodescanner.scan.reader) — 17,108 users, 4.42 / 5 - [QR & Barcode Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.innoventiq.qrScanner) — 39 users - [QR & Barcode Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.scanlyapp.qr) — 43 users - [QRCode Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gr.connectit.qrscanner) — 17 users - [QR Scanner: Barcode Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.qrtools.qr_scanner_pro) — 1,513 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jbaywaves.qrscanner)