Network stumbling and WiGLE.net database access for Android
WiGLE WiFi Wardriving is an open-source Android client for observing, mapping, and uploading wireless networks to the WiGLE.net database. It leverages GPS for network location, provides a real-time map and local logging, and supports CSV/KML exports—delivering a robust tool for site surveys, security analysis, and research. 1,000,000+ total downloads, a 4.30 rating from 4639 ratings, and ongoing updates from an active open-source community.
Pros & Cons
Open-source project with community contributions on GitHub
No ads and a transparent development model
Real-time map with overlays from the entire WiGLE dataset
CSV/KML export and local logging for offline analysis
High permission surface (location, Bluetooth, and other sensitive permissions)
Data uploads to WiGLE.net require user consent and review of sharing settings
About WiGLE WiFi Wardriving
WiGLE WiFi Wardriving is a tools app developed by WiGLE.net.
How many times has WiGLE WiFi Wardriving been downloaded?
WiGLE WiFi Wardriving has been downloaded 1.1 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 300 times.
What is the rating of WiGLE WiFi Wardriving?
WiGLE WiFi Wardriving is rated 4.30 out of 5 stars, based on 4.6 thousand ratings.
Is WiGLE WiFi Wardriving free?
WiGLE WiFi Wardriving is free to download. The APK download size is 22.09 MB. The latest version available is 2.109. The last update was on May 13, 2026.
What are the requirements for WiGLE WiFi Wardriving?
WiGLE WiFi Wardriving requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play April 2010.
Description
Open source network observation, positioning, and display client from the world's largest queryable database of wireless networks. Can be used for site-survey, security analysis, and competition with your friends. Collect networks for personal research or upload to https://wigle.net. WiGLE has been collecting and mapping network data since 2001, and currently has over 350m networks. WiGLE is *not* a list of networks you can use.
* Uses GPS to estimate locations of observed networks * Observations logged to local database to track your networks found * Upload and compete on the global WiGLE.net leaderboard * Real-time map of networks found, with overlays from entire WiGLE dataset * Free, open source, no ads (pull requestes welcome at https://github.com/wiglenet/wigle-wifi-wardriving ) * Export to CSV files on SD card (comma separated values) * Export to KML files on SD card (to import into Google Maps/Earth) * Bluetooth GPS support through mock locations * Audio and Text-to-Speech alerting and "Mute" option to shut off all sound/speech
Current release notes notes: https://github.com/wiglenet/wigle-wifi-wardriving/blob/master/TODO
Feedback and support requests are welcome via email wigle-admin@wigle.net, github, or https://wigle.net/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=13 (registration required).
You can help to improve our language files and translations via pull requests at: https://github.com/wiglenet/wigle-wifi-wardriving or sending email to wigle-admin@wigle.net
Keep on stumbling!
Recent changes: * 2.109 (05/13/2026) Overhaul database activity Upload partitioning BLE classification fixes (thanks XenoKovah) Harden FOSS map url parsing Spelling fixes (thanks BennyWaitWhat) Handle Google removing certtrans library support
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Great app to find hackers via Bluetooth I've found quite a few hackers who have been trying to ride my coat tails via Bluetooth and have blocked them through this app😁
★★★★★Shanna Su· Dec 27, 2024
I love wiglenwifi this app is awesome when it works fine with your phone. I'm having problems, and I don't know it's it just me, when uploading into Kml or csv files there timestamp is 4 hrs back ? I never had these problems I download it on other phones my phone is much older, so I did it on a newer phone, and it had the same problem. Got the app from Google and f droid. It's not working any phone I had but know when it works correctly is awesome.
★★★★★Deluge Storm· Feb 27, 2024
Excellent application for sure a 6 ⭐ asset to any war driving enthusiast, networker, pentester, or network/Wi-Fi type of programmer. It has great info and data logging capabilities for anyone interested in this area of information it also is just a neat insight into certain information in the Wi-Fi system and network overall. Very cool application that I wish more were interested in discovering!
★★★★★Adam Ebel· Sep 21, 2025
I have been using this app for a very long time, because I experiment with microwave antennas and also need to know how much microwave interference is out there and EMF levels as well. Also, it shows that there are lots of Bluetooth devices that are active out there now there was before, and also as well as Wi-Fi routers. Also, it's a great reference source of what is going on out there. Be sure to set up your own account once you get this app set up for yourself.
★★☆☆☆Jim Bob· Aug 13, 2025
All I wanted is a nice tidy little list of the Wi-Fi networks within a block or so of me. I put it on airplane mode since the app doesn't stop scanning when you tell it to with the provided controls as I pulled in the driveway. Phone went in my pocket until I got inside and when I pulled it back out to look at the list .... it's gone. Try to download the local database, and it says it doesn't exist. Map shows the number but not a complete list of the names. Instructions are beyond vague.
★☆☆☆☆Cari Garafalo· Feb 28, 2025
Tried to contribute, but they require an account, cool, simple enough, I make an account, try to verify, get "wrong password error," try to reset password, get internal server error, all the while each step makes you do a dozen or more clicks for multiple captchas for every little thing you do. You all, I wanted to help but if you make it punishingly difficult to pitch in, nobody's going to want to help out.
★☆☆☆☆Colin Colby· Apr 8, 2024
Click on map, no Wi-Fi hotspots. I thought that if you're in a new place you could find free Wi-Fi hotspots??
★★☆☆☆Declan Smith· Nov 23, 2025
Attempted to register to contribute but the website will not let me as it rejects my legitimate email accounts, which results in the app losing certain functionality.
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Trust & Safety: Open-source, ad-free project with transparent development and community contributions. It requires location and Bluetooth permissions to function and supports uploading network observations to WiGLE.net; users should review permissions and sharing settings to maintain privacy and safety.
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