# Barcode Scanner

> Lightweight, fast and ad-free. The only barcode scanner you need!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.odenapps.scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.odenapps.scanner)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.odenapps.scanner`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** OdenApps
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 1,228,631
- **Rating:** 4.21 / 5 (7,562 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-01-01
- **First published:** 2020-12-14
- **Publisher country:** SE
- **Size:** 7.78 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.odenapps.scanner)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://odenapps.com/barcode-scanner/privacy-policy.html](https://odenapps.com/barcode-scanner/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

**Barcode Scanner** is a lightweight and fast Chrome extension designed for seamless scanning and generating of barcodes and QR codes. It automatically recognizes a wide range of embedded data types including text, phone numbers, SMS, email, websites, Wi-Fi credentials, ISBN, contact information, calendar events, geo locations, product data, and ID/AAMVA driver licenses.

The extension features a continuous scanning mode, allowing users to scan multiple barcodes without interrupting the workflow, and includes a built-in flashlight function for easy scanning in low-light conditions. Beyond scanning, users can generate QR codes for various data types such as text, phone, SMS, email, websites, geo locations, Wi-Fi, contacts, and calendar events. The app enables users to import contacts or use current GPS coordinates to create barcodes effortlessly.

Additional powerful functions include barcode actions like searching and opening websites, maintaining a detailed history of scanned and generated barcodes with options to favorite or add notes, and viewing barcode data both in user-friendly and raw formats. Users can export barcode images directly to their file system. Multiple customizable app settings enhance user experience, including choice of search engine, instant search capabilities, and specific search URLs for products and books.

Ideal for users who want a comprehensive, efficient, and ad-free tool for barcode management, this extension makes scanning and generating barcodes easy and versatile.

## Rankings

- #60,799 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.odenapps.scanner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Most reviews are positive, praising the Barcode Scanner as easy to use, generally reliable, and well-suited for workplace or on-site scanning. Several reviewers called it excellent or very good and noted effective QR scanning. However, a notable portion reports reliability problems, saying the app sometimes doesn’t work or is useless. A concrete limitation is the lack of UPC-A barcode generation. Overall, it’s a strong, user-friendly option when it functions, but reliability issues make it inconsistent for some users.

### Pros

- Easy to use / user-friendly
- Generally reliable and performs well when functioning
- Positive overall quality (excellent/very good/great)
- Useful for workplace / on-site use
- Effective QR code scanning (works with QR codes)

### Cons

- Reliability issues: reports of the app not working or being unusable
- Inconsistent performance across reviews (some work, some do not)
- Does not support generation of UPC-A barcodes

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