Scanning Barcodes In Shopify App feature removed?

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

A barcode scanning feature has apparently been removed from the Shopify mobile app.

The missing functionality allowed users to pull up product listings by scanning barcodes directly within the app—distinct from the inventory scanner, which still exists.

This feature was previously used for:

  • Quick price adjustments (e.g., moving items to clearance)
  • Checking stock availability in back rooms
  • Making on-the-fly edits while on the sales floor

The user found this faster than manual search and is seeking confirmation whether the feature was intentionally removed or if they’re overlooking it. They’re requesting Shopify restore this capability.

Status: The issue remains unresolved with no official response yet.

Summarized with AI on October 27. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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The inventory scanner is still there in the new version of the shopify app, but finding a product listing by scanning the barcode seems to have been removed from the app.

I used to use this app feature to adjust prices when moving items to the clearance rack, checking to see if I have more of a size in the back, and for other quick edits on the fly while on the sales floor. It was easier than typing in a search.

Am I just not seeing it properly? Is it removed? Can shopify please bring that back?

Again, to clarify for the speed readers. I’m not referring to the inventory scanner, I want to pull up the product listing by scanning the barcode from the shopify app.

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