WiFi Explorer

wifi-explorer · v3.6.6 • auto-updates

5.0

Scan, monitor, and troubleshoot wireless networks

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brew install --cask wifi-explorer

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Trust Score 3/10

✗ Open source +0

✗ Active development +0

✗ Licensed +0

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v3.6.6

9d ago3.6.4→3.6.6

Review

Mar 10, 2026

WiFi Explorer is a powerful tool for scanning, monitoring, and troubleshooting wireless networks, offering detailed insights for network administrators and tech enthusiasts. It provides advanced features for network analysis but faces compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.

Analyzes and troubleshoots wireless networks, offering detailed insights into network performance and connectivity issues.

Maturity: The project appears inactive with the last commit in 2015, raising concerns about future updates and compatibility.

Community: Community interest is limited with minimal engagement on Reddit and a single Hacker News mention highlighting macOS compatibility issues.

Pros

+ Provides detailed network analysis and troubleshooting capabilities.
+ Useful for network administrators and enthusiasts needing in-depth network insights.
+ Auto-updates are enabled, ensuring users receive the latest version.