# Ping(Host) Monitor

> Check your network

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/bg.softel.pingmonitor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/bg.softel.pingmonitor)

## Overview

- **ID:** `bg.softel.pingmonitor`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Pavlin Georgiev
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 130,841
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (706 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-22
- **First published:** 2013-07-08
- **Size:** 5.20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-09-02
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bg.softel.pingmonitor)
- **Website:** [http://www.softel.bg](http://www.softel.bg/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/pingmonitor](https://sites.google.com/view/pingmonitor)

## Description

Ping Monitor is a versatile Chrome extension that lets you monitor the status of any device on your network or the internet in real time. It sends ping requests to check connectivity and provides essential network tools including traceroute, port scanning, whois lookup, and detailed network information. Users can also scan IP networks to detect active hosts efficiently. The extension supports both light and dark themes for comfortable usage in any environment. Whether you're a network admin or a tech enthusiast, Ping Monitor offers a compact and effective solution for network diagnostics and monitoring within your browser.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Ping(Host) Monitor for its simplicity, reliability, and ability to continuously monitor multiple hosts, including remote networks via VPN. Network engineers find it valuable for daily use. However, multiple users report missing features such as background operation, logging, and notifications for downtime. Export/import functions are problematic, and some usability issues like inability to edit down hosts and network scanning not updating automatically are noted. Overall, the app is solid but could benefit from added features and bug fixes.

### Pros

- Simple to use and works consistently for monitoring multiple hosts.
- Allows monitoring network remotely, even through VPN connections.
- Meets user expectations for network monitoring effectively.
- Supports continuous ping to multiple hosts.
- App is appreciated by network engineers for daily use.

### Cons

- Lacks background running capability for continuous monitoring and logging.
- Export and import functionalities are unresponsive or cause crashes.
- No notifications or pop-up alerts for link down or host unreachable events.
- Cannot edit or remove hosts when their status is down.
- Network scan does not update IP subnet automatically when switching networks.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/bg.softel.pingmonitor)