wifi-explorer ☆
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Description:
Scan, monitor, and troubleshoot wireless networks
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.6.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @intuitibits  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: wifi networking diagnostics scanning wireless
Install: brew install --cask wifi-explorer
About:
WiFi Explorer is a comprehensive wireless network scanning tool for macOS that provides detailed insights into Wi-Fi environments. It visualizes network configurations, security settings, and signal quality to help diagnose connectivity issues. The tool is essential for optimizing network performance and identifying interference or configuration problems.
Key Features:
  • Real-time visualization of wireless networks and channels
  • Detailed information on security, channels, and signal strength
  • Detection of configuration issues and interference
  • Support for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
  • Exportable reports for analysis
Use Cases:
  • Troubleshooting slow or unstable Wi-Fi connections
  • Planning and optimizing wireless network deployments
Alternatives:
  • NetSpot – Offers site survey and heatmapping features, but WiFi Explorer is more focused on real-time scanning and diagnostics.
  • inSSIDer – Similar scanning capabilities, but WiFi Explorer provides a more intuitive macOS-native interface.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Apr 22, 2026 5:00pm 3.6.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 548f1ee4
Mar 20, 2026 10:46pm 3.6.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 88edd32d
Feb 10, 2026 2:12am 3.6.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 5a4985a5
Jan 13, 2026 1:54am 3.6.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 096009d1
Sep 15, 2025 1:25pm 3.5.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 1ab3ae94
Jan 17, 2024 11:46pm 3.5.1 0 VERSION_BUMP f9203343
Sep 6, 2023 12:53pm 3.5 0 VERSION_BUMP f2bcd9ef
Apr 7, 2023 1:30pm 3.4.2 0 VERSION_BUMP a899c9d8
Apr 1, 2023 1:40pm 3.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP e761b269
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