# Wildfire Map

> Wildfires (Forest Fires) and Hotspots in the world detected by NASA satellites!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aoe.wildfire](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aoe.wildfire)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.aoe.wildfire`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** JM Software Solutions
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 89,943
- **Rating:** 2.57 / 5 (407 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-26
- **First published:** 2014-11-13
- **Publisher country:** FI
- **Size:** 2.02 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aoe.wildfire)
- **Website:** [https://c8d21282b.app-ads-txt.com](https://c8d21282b.app-ads-txt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-wildfire-map](https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-wildfire-map)

## Description

Wildfire Map is a powerful Chrome extension that helps you monitor global wildfire and hotspot activities detected by NASA satellites within the last 48 hours. Featuring an interactive map with intuitive pan and zoom gestures, it allows for quick exploration of current forest fire events around the world.

This free and ad-supported tool offers real-time visual insights into wildfire patterns to promote awareness and understanding. While intended for educational purposes, users should never rely on Wildfire Map for emergency response or safety decisions; always adhere to guidance from official authorities in case of natural disasters.

## Rankings

- #232,728 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.aoe.wildfire.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

The Wildfire Map app has potential with satellite-based fire detection technology, appreciated by some users for showing accurate fires when functional. However, it receives mostly negative reviews due to frequent failures such as lack of updates, blank maps, app crashes, and intrusive ads. Users desire better reliability, faster updates, and additional features like wind direction info and alerts. Overall, while the concept and technology are praised, the app's poor performance and accuracy significantly limit its usefulness.

### Pros

- The app has good technology and shows some fires accurately when functioning properly.
- It can be useful for areas vulnerable to fire, providing satellite-based fire detection.
- Users appreciate the potential for the app to serve as an early warning system with possible future features like alerts and wind direction information.
- When the app works, it provides an interesting and good experience for users.
- The app's concept is well received by users who want up-to-date fire mapping.

### Cons

- The app frequently fails to update and does not show current fires, often displaying a blank map or outdated satellite imagery.
- Users report that the app does not open properly, sometimes ending with just ads or a white screen.
- The app is slow to update fire information and lacks helpful additional data such as wind direction or detailed fire descriptions.
- Ads interrupt usage before users can even see the map, causing frustration.
- Many users experience app crashes or total failure to display any fire data, making it unreliable.

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