WiGLE
Operator: WiGLE, LLC
Database and map of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and mobile networks based on community observations.
Technical Infrastructure
Product
WiGLE.net, a searchable wireless network database with a web map and its own API.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 16 October 2026.
No functionality test has been performed.
Use in OSINT research
Helps locate a Wi-Fi network name or BSSID geographically and find wireless networks around a location. Positions are based on observations and do not confirm ownership.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinates | Wireless networks recorded in the selected area, map points and observation periods. | Derived |
| Place name | Wireless networks recorded in the selected area, map points and observation periods. | Derived |
Features
- Search for Wi-Fi networks by SSID or BSSID.
- Display recorded wireless networks on a map.
- Filter results by geographical area and observation time.
- Combine community observations of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and mobile networks.
- Retrieve network data through a JSON API.
Categories
- Technical Infrastructure
- Internet scanning
Coverage
Geographical coverage
Global
Dataset
User-submitted observations of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and mobile networks worldwide. Regional density and currency vary.
Access
Requirements
Limited map access without an account. SSID/BSSID searches and the API require a free account; API access uses an API Name and token.
Export
JSON through the API. The separate Android app saves the user's own observations as CSV.
Provider
WiGLE, LLC
Country of establishment
Unknown
Interfaces
API
Available. JSON-based RPC API. API Name and token from the user account; account-dependent query limits.
MCP
Not documented. Not specified on the product and API pages reviewed.
AI agents
Not documented. Not specified on the product and API pages reviewed.
Usage note
The data licence restricts use to personal, research and educational purposes without commercial use; new commercial licences are not currently issued.
Legal note
Limitations
- The data licence permits only personal, research and educational purposes without commercial use. According to the provider, commercial licensing is currently suspended.
- Coverage depends on uploaded observations. An estimated position may be out of date or inaccurate.
- Search limits depend on the account and query type. New accounts have lower limits.
Guides and practical reports
Official · WiGLE: how it works and getting started
WiGLE · EN
Explains accounts, search limits, data sources and position calculation.