# NFC Reader

> NFC Reader lets you to read various contact-less tags on your device

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ssaurel.nfcreader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ssaurel.nfcreader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ssaurel.nfcreader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sylvain Saurel
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,108,547
- **Rating:** 4.05 / 5 (4,303 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-09-13
- **First published:** 2017-10-23
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 4.67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ssaurel.nfcreader)
- **Website:** [https://www.ssaurel.com](https://www.ssaurel.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ssaurel.com/nfcreader/privacy\_policy.html](https://www.ssaurel.com/nfcreader/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

**NFC Reader** is a streamlined and powerful Chrome extension that enables users to read various contact-less NFC tags directly on their smartphones and tablets. Supporting multiple tag formats including NDEF, RFID, FeliCa, ISO 14443, Mifare Classic 1k, MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE Ultralight, and NTAG, it offers versatile compatibility with popular NFC technologies.

Using NFC Reader is simple—just hold a tag or card to the back of your supported device, and the extension will read the content. Users can copy tag data or open embedded URIs. The extension also features a History section to manage previously scanned tags and offers a complete dump of NFC tag data for in-depth information retrieval. A pro version without ads is available for users seeking an enhanced experience. Support and feedback are welcomed via email for continuous improvement.

## Rankings

- #64,531 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.ssaurel.nfcreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, NFC Reader is praised for its simple, lightweight interface and quick NFC reading, including MIFARE card serials, with users noting it works as advertised and shows no ads. However, reliability issues recur, with several reviews reporting it doesn’t read or function properly at times. There are also formatting/display quirks, such as reversed order and reversed decoding formats. Some UX limits are mentioned, like non-scrollable history and no dark mode. Despite these drawbacks, many reviewers still use it for quick NFC checks, including locating NFC areas on wearables.

### Pros

- Simple, lightweight, easy-to-use interface.
- Reads NFC tags reliably, including MIFARE card serials.
- No ads and efficient performance.
- Long-standing, well-regarded RFID/NFC app (popular for years).
- Works as advertised for quick NFC checks and tasks.

### Cons

- Reliability issues: sometimes does not read or function properly.
- Formatting/display quirks: reversed order and reversed dec/hex formats.
- UX limitations: non-scrollable history and no dark mode.

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