# WiFi Connection Assist

> Easily connect to wifi networks around you.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PinkbirdStudio.WifiFree](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PinkbirdStudio.WifiFree)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.PinkbirdStudio.WifiFree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pinkbird Studio
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 2,474,227
- **Rating:** 4.38 / 5 (10,587 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-21
- **First published:** 2016-03-18
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.PinkbirdStudio.WifiFree)
- **Website:** [https://pinkbirdstudio-3ee8c.web.app/](https://pinkbirdstudio-3ee8c.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pinkbirdstudioprivacy.wordpress.com/](https://pinkbirdstudioprivacy.wordpress.com/)

## Description

WiFi Connection Assist is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to help you easily find and connect to nearby open Wi-Fi networks. Based on your location, it offers a quick way to search for WiFi hotspots in places like hotels, markets, or cities. The extension displays available networks along with their signal strength, allowing simple connection or disconnection with just a tap.

This tool respects your current saved network connections and does not switch networks automatically. It does not support connecting to secured networks or unlocking passwords, ensuring a privacy-conscious user experience. WiFi Connection Assist helps you save on mobile data costs and provides a fast, hassle-free way to access free WiFi, making browsing on the go convenient and economical.

## Rankings

- #39,459 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.PinkbirdStudio.WifiFree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Reviews are mixed: many users post short positive remarks, but several others report the app is nonfunctional or fake. A recurring specific complaint is that the app only analyzes or tests WiFi networks and does not enable connecting or provide the advertised free WiFi/maps, which users find misleading.

### Pros

- Several users left brief positive ratings/comments ("Good", "nice", "thanks").
- A few reviewers strongly praised it (e.g., "excellent", "best app ever").
- Multiple comments reference free WiFi/maps features or the app's WiFi-related functionality.

### Cons

- Multiple users report the app doesn’t work or call it "fake" or "trash."
- Several reviews state the app only analyzes/tests WiFi networks and does not let you connect or provide usable/free WiFi.
- Some users found the app misleading — it asks for WiFi or advertises free WiFi but doesn’t deliver the promised connectivity.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PinkbirdStudio.WifiFree)