# VIN Decoder

> Free VIN decoder

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.toysoft.vindecoder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.toysoft.vindecoder)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.toysoft.vindecoder`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Toysoft Inc.
- **Category:** AUTO\_AND\_VEHICLES
- **Downloads:** 266,897
- **Rating:** 3.28 / 5 (704 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-05
- **First published:** 2017-04-04
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toysoft.vindecoder)
- **Website:** [http://www.toysoft.ca](http://www.toysoft.ca/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.toysoft.ca/privacy2.html](http://www.toysoft.ca/privacy2.html)

## Description

**VIN Decoder Extension** offers a comprehensive, 100% free solution to decode Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions. Easily scan VINs using your device camera or manually enter them to retrieve detailed information including standard and optional equipment.

This tool is perfect for automotive professionals and enthusiasts, allowing you to export VIN data to PDF for your shop's records. Access vehicle history reports, recall alerts, and NHTSA Technical Service Bulletins directly from the extension. Additional features include saving VINs to a history database, sharing VIN info as a JSON object, auto-searching car images online, and browsing vehicle types by manufacturer with contact details.

## Rankings

- #138,461 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Reviews are mixed: the VIN Decoder excels in delivering detailed car history and free data when it works, but reliability is a major issue with frequent outages and occasional data inaccuracies such as wrong year or incomplete information.

### Pros

- When it works, the app accurately identifies the car's model and year and provides a well-detailed history.
- Offers a lot of information for free, more than many other VIN decoders.
- Overall positive reception when functioning; many reviewers call it great/excellent.
- Shows car identity accurately vs. some other decoders.

### Cons

- App no longer works or fails to pull VINs; frequent outages.
- Shows wrong year of manufacture or incorrect data in some cases.
- Incomplete information or limited data; not all vehicle details are available.
- Limited usefulness for parts information and missing color code.

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