# QR Code Scanner, Read QR Codes

> QR Scanner by Kaagaz is fastest QR Scanner, Barcode Reader & QR Generator app

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `scanner.qrcode.barcode.reader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kaagaz Apps
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 68,698
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (193 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-11-30
- **First published:** 2021-06-30
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 7.55 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-30
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=scanner.qrcode.barcode.reader)
- **Website:** [https://kaagaz.app](https://kaagaz.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://kaagaz.app/qr-privacy-app](https://kaagaz.app/qr-privacy-app)

## Description

The QR Code Scanner app by Kaagaz is a fast, comprehensive tool that lets you scan and generate QR codes and barcodes with ease. Developed in India by the team behind Kaagaz Scanner App, this free extension requires no sign-up or login. Simply point your camera to scan QR codes or barcodes including menus, contact cards, WiFi details, and more. 

The app also features a QR code generator for various data types like contacts, WiFi credentials, location, text, and events. A convenient history feature records all scanned or generated codes for easy access and sharing via WhatsApp, email, or text message. Additional benefits include night mode scanning with flashlight, zoom for distant codes, and gallery import functionality. Kaagaz QR Scanner is a reliable and versatile extension for barcode and QR code needs.

## Rankings

- #266,911 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `scanner.qrcode.barcode.reader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews are mostly positive, with recurring praise for the app’s overall quality and Indian origin. A few users mention scanning as smooth or useful. No specific complaint appears in multiple reviews, so there are no recurring cons to report.

### Pros

- Many reviewers describe the app as good, very good, or excellent.
- Several users appreciate that it is made by Indian developers.
- Users praise it as a useful QR-code scanner, with one reviewer specifically noting smooth scanning.

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