Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map is made and published by Windfinder. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Windfinder. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Windfinder and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularLoved by usersTop 10- Total installs
- 7.8 million
- Best rank
- #5
- Top Grossing, Italy
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.66
- 95,292 ratings
- Last updated
- August 17, 2026
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map is popular, with 7.8 million installs. Users love it: 4.7 stars from 95,292 ratings. Its best ranking is #5 in Top Grossing, Weather in Italy.
Pros & Cons
- Global coverage with forecasts for 160k+ locations and real-time observations from 21k stations
- Flexible wind speed units: knots, Beaufort, mph, km/h and m/s for precise interpretation
- Widgets and Windfinder Plus with wind alerts and high-resolution forecasts
- Optimized data transfer and an easy-to-use interface for reliability in varying conditions
- Some advanced features are gated behind Windfinder Plus (in-app purchase)
- Compared to some rivals, fewer dedicated marine charts or radar overlays may be emphasized
- Permissions include location and ad identifiers; review privacy implications
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 42 thousand
- Per day
- 1.4 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 5+ million
- Launched
- June 2010
Installs over time
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map has been installed 7.8 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 1.4 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #5
- Chart
- Top Grossing
- Weather
- Country
- Italy
Google Play Rankings for Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Germany | Weather | Top Grossing |
| 5 | Italy | Weather | Top Grossing |
| 36 | Germany | Weather | Top Free |
| 55 | Japan | Weather | Top Free |
| 89 | United States | Weather | Top Free |
| 30 | Netherlands | Weather | Top Free |
| 62 | France | Weather | Top Free |
| 31 | Italy | Weather | Top Free |
| 32 | United States | Weather | Top Grossing |
| 60 | South Korea | Weather | Top Free |
Ranking history in Germany
Competitors
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 3.41.1
- Launched
- June 2010
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on Windfinder: Wind & Weather map for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 31
- App size
- 17.2 MB
- Needs Android
- 7.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
About the app and developer
About Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map is a weather app developed by Windfinder.
Install Statistics
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map has been installed 7.8 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 42 thousand times. It is ranked #5 in weather.
User Ratings
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map is rated 4.66 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 95 thousand ratings.
App Information
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 17.18 MB. The latest version available is 3.41.1. The last update was on August 17, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since June 2010.
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Frequently asked questions about Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Is Windfinder: Wind & Weather map free?
Yes. Windfinder: Wind & Weather map is free on Google Play.
Is Windfinder: Wind & Weather map still available?
Yes. Windfinder: Wind & Weather map is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on August 17, 2026.
Does Windfinder: Wind & Weather map contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists Windfinder: Wind & Weather map as containing ads.
What Android version does Windfinder: Wind & Weather map require?
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map runs on Android 7.0 and higher.
How large is Windfinder: Wind & Weather map?
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map is 17.18 MB.
Is Windfinder: Wind & Weather map suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of Windfinder: Wind & Weather map as suitable for everyone.
How many times has Windfinder: Wind & Weather map been installed?
Google Play lists 5,000,000+ installs for Windfinder: Wind & Weather map.
How do people rate Windfinder: Wind & Weather map?
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map scores 4.66 out of 5 stars, from 95,292 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Windfinder: Wind & Weather map?
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map was developed by Windfinder. It is listed in the weather category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Windfinder: Wind & Weather map?
People looking at Windfinder: Wind & Weather map also look at these weather apps: Wisuki, Tide forecast: Waves & Wind, iGetwind - Windy forecast, Oceanica: tide, wind, wave, High Tide - Tide chart times.
Store listing
By Windfinder, from Google Play“Wind forecast, reports, tides & waves for sailing, kite, surf, boating & outdoor”
Description by Windfinder Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Precise and reliable wind and weather forecasts assure that you will find the locations with the best wind, wave and weather conditions. Windfinder also displays the current wind measurements and weather observations for your real time understanding of the weather conditions. Easy to use and free of charge.
FEATURES:
❖ Detailed wind and weather forecasts for more than 160,000 locations worldwide
❖ Animated wind map (wind radar) for your regional and global wind overview
❖ Displays current wind measurements and weather observations in real-time from 21,000 weather stations worldwide
❖ Tide forecasts for high and low tides for over 20,000 locations around the world
❖ Wave height, wave period and wave direction
❖ Save your favorites: Collect nearby or interesting spots and monitor travel weather for your vacation destinations
❖ Small Wind Widgets (current conditions) on your home screen
❖ New: Severe weather warnings for the US and Europe
❖ Wind speed measurements in knots, Beaufort, mph, km/h and m/s
❖ Parameters: Wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, felt temperature, clouds, precipitation, air pressure, wave parameters, tidal water levels and severe weather warnings
❖ Webcams worldwide
❖ Topographic maps and satellite images serve as a navigational aid (weather routing)
❖ Optimized display of forecasts and reports for best readability on any mobile device
❖ Optimized data transfer that enables a quicker loading speed, ideal for data usage restrictions
❖ Easy to use interface - even with wet or cold hands
PERFECT FOR:
➜ Kitesurfers, Windsurfers and Wing Foilers – find that next storm or windy conditions next door or at your next vacation
➜ Sailing – use marine weather to plan that next sailing trip or ensure safe passage by avoiding bad weather at sea
➜ Surfing & wave riders – find the perfect wave and high swell
➜ SUP & Kayak – make sure high winds and waves don’t risk your trips
➜ Dinghy sailors and regatta racers – allows careful preparation for the next regatta
➜ Fishing – help ensure a good catch and a safe trip
➜ Paragliding – find a good wind right from the launch
➜ Cycling, trekking & outdoors – expect a windy adventure?
➜ Boat owners & captains – keep a constant eye on the current weather conditions and tides
➜ …and anyone who requires exact wind and weather predictions!
WINDFINDER PLUS:
Subscribe to Windfinder Plus to get access to all features:
🔥 Wind alerts: Specify your ideal wind conditions and get notified as soon as windy or calm days are forecasted
🔥 Superforecast: Hourly, high-resolution regional forecast models for Europe, North America, South Africa, Egypt and the Canary Islands
🔥 Wind and Weather Widgets in all sizes (with wind preview)
🔥 Wind preview: A visual overview of the wind forecast of the next ten days
🔥 Ad free: No distractions!
🔥 Fully featured weather maps: Beautifully animated wind forecast maps with temperature, precipitation and snow, satellite images and topographies
🔥 New: Value grid for weather parameters directly on the map
🔥 Wind report map: Real-time wind measurements from over 21,000 weather stations directly on your wind map
🔥 many more
Windfinder Plus is available as an In-App Purchase.
TUTORIALS AND SOCIAL:
• Youtube: https://wind.to/Youtube
• FAQs: www.windfinder.com/help
• Instagram: instagram.com/windfindercom
• Facebook: facebook.com/Windfindercom
• Support: support@windfinder.com
Recent changes:
- Text optimizations
- Visual updates
- Bug fixes