# Barcode Scanner

> Barcode scanning made simple!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.manateeworks.barcodescanners](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.manateeworks.barcodescanners)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.manateeworks.barcodescanners`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cognex Corporation
- **Category:** LIBRARIES\_AND\_DEMO
- **Downloads:** 3,326,801
- **Rating:** 4.56 / 5 (15,084 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.16(218)
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-29
- **First published:** 2012-02-29
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manateeworks.barcodescanners)
- **Website:** [https://www.cognex.com/](https://www.cognex.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cognex.com/privacy-policy](https://www.cognex.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

## Barcode Scanner - Simplify Your Scanning Needs

The Barcode Scanner Chrome extension offers a robust and user-friendly tool to effortlessly scan and decode over 30 types of barcodes, including QR codes, UPC, GS1 DataBar, Data Matrix, PDF417, DotCode, and many others. This extension supports a wide array of barcode symbologies such as Aztec, Codabar, Code 11, Code 39, Code 128, MaxiCode, MSI Plessey, Postal Codes, and various GS1 sub-types, making it suitable for business, logistics, education, and personal uses.

Additionally, the extension includes powerful parsers for industry-standard formats like AAMVA driver’s licenses, GS1 standard barcodes, and structured carrier messages. Whether you are verifying products, managing inventory, or scanning identification, this tool simplifies barcode reading with precision and speed. For more advanced scanning and computer vision solutions, visit Cognex’s official site at https://www.cognex.com.

## Rankings

- #32,338 — Overall
- #29 — qr code

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`

## Review summary

Users generally praise Barcode Scanner for its speed, ease of use, and ad-free experience, plus the ability to read older barcodes and work on multiple devices. However, reliability concerns on certain devices (especially Samsung), occasional lag, and occasional inaccuracies are recurring bottlenecks mentioned by several reviewers. Some also request more technical details (like error correction) and non-camera scanning options, but overall it remains a strong, fast option when it works well on the user’s device.

### Pros

- Fast and reliable scanning
- Easy to use with a clean interface
- No ads
- Reads old/outdated barcodes (including DataMatrix)
- Works across devices with strong performance (e.g., OnePlus 7 Pro, Samsung S24+)

### Cons

- Reliability issues on some devices (notably Samsung) leading to not working experiences
- Occasional lag during scanning
- Inaccurate or inconsistent scan results

## Similar extensions and apps

- [Barcode Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mincomm.barcodescanner) — 19 users
- [K-Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.k.KScanner) — 1,017 users
- [Barcode Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.CasperGmbH.BarcodeScanner) — 1,185 users
- [Barcode Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.davidnac.barcodereader) — 142 users
- [QR Scanner (QR/Barcode reader)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.explorerz.qrscanner) — 241 users
- [Smart Scanner - QR & Barcode](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.venomoux.smartbarcodescanner) — 50,235 users, 4.69 / 5
- [QR Scanner & Barcode Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/qrcodescanner.qrcodereader.barcodescanner.scan) — 87,484 users
- [QR Code & Barcode Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.erfan.qrcodescanner) — 346 users
- [All barcodes scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/coolapp.allbarecodescanner) — 3,485 users
- [QR Scanner: Barcode Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hulk.qr.barcode.scanner) — 8,345 users
- [Scanner Pro (1D and 2D Codes)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sacredwits.scannerpro) — 25 users
- [CodeScan - QR & Barcode Scan](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.netbyte.codescan) — 17 users

---

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