# Pearson Authenticator

> Secure method for users to access their accounts managed by Pearson's Platform

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pearsoned.authenticator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pearsoned.authenticator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pearsoned.authenticator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pearson Education, Inc.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 105,193
- **Rating:** 1.77 / 5 (205 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2023-11-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pearsoned.authenticator)
- **Website:** [https://www.pearson.com/](https://www.pearson.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://loginstatic.pearson.com/html/PearsonPrivacyPolicy.html](https://loginstatic.pearson.com/html/PearsonPrivacyPolicy.html)

## Description

Pearson Authenticator enhances account security by integrating seamlessly with the Pearson Identity Platform. It allows users to register devices via QR codes and supports multiple accounts. The extension provides options for receiving login notifications or generating time and counter-based One-Time Passwords, ensuring robust protection.

Additionally, it supports biometric authentication methods such as TouchID and FaceID, enabling quick and secure access to your accounts. Designed for ease of use and strong security, Pearson Authenticator is essential for safeguarding your Pearson-managed services.

## Rankings

- #216,488 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.pearsoned.authenticator.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users acknowledge the app’s security intent and that it can work when set up, but most reviews report major problems: device/QR re‑registration failures, poor/slow support, forced use of personal phones (not allowed in many schools), and authentication loops that lock people out and prevent access to resources.

### Pros

- Provides an added layer of security / enforces two‑factor authentication to prevent password sharing
- Works correctly for some users once the app is set up (functions as intended for them)
- Account reset/recovery via Pearson support or email is possible (though not always fast)

### Cons

- Changing devices or deleting the app commonly prevents re‑authentication — QR code generation/scan issues lock users out
- Support is frequently described as slow, hard to reach, or unable to resolve access problems quickly
- Forces use of a Pearson‑specific authenticator instead of standard apps, causing frustration
- Requires use of a personal mobile device, which conflicts with many schools' phone/safeguarding policies
- Authentication failures/loops and frequent logouts that waste time and block access to paid resources

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