# Flightradar24 Flight Tracker

> Track airplanes and follow flights with our real-time flight tracker

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.flightradar24free](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.flightradar24free)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.flightradar24free`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Flightradar24 AB
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 119,901,854
- **Rating:** 4.51 / 5 (655,473 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-30
- **First published:** 2010-09-15
- **Publisher country:** SE
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flightradar24free)
- **Website:** [https://www.flightradar24.com](https://www.flightradar24.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.flightradar24.com/privacy-policy](https://www.flightradar24.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Flightradar24 is the world’s most popular flight tracking app, ranked #1 travel app across 150+ countries. It transforms your device into a live plane tracker, allowing you to see flights moving globally on an interactive map in real-time. Point your device skyward to identify airplanes overhead and access detailed flight data including plane type, flight number, route, altitude, and speed. Unlock advanced 3D views, pilot perspectives, airline liveries, and high-resolution photos of aircraft. The app also provides airport data such as arrivals, departures, delays, and weather conditions.

With free access to core features, Flightradar24 offers premium Silver and Gold subscriptions unlocking extended flight history, additional aircraft details, advanced weather overlays, aeronautical charts, and exclusive live air traffic control data. Its extensive network of over 50,000 ground stations and multilateration techniques deliver accurate aircraft positioning, supplemented by radar coverage in North America. Whether tracking a flight for travel, aviation enthusiasts, or casual interest, Flightradar24 offers a comprehensive and engaging flight tracking experience.

## Rankings

- #1,231 — Overall
- #1 — Travel and local (Gross)
- #22 — Android wear (Gross)
- #32 — Travel and local (Free)
- #39 — Android wear (Free)
- #176 — Top app in Australia

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.flightradar24free.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Flightradar24 for accurate, real-time flight data and map-based tracking (seeing planes with times, airport notes). The app’s ease of use and global coverage for tracking family flights are frequent positives, as is responsive developer support. A common drawback across reviews is intrusive, pushy advertising that interrupts usage. Some mention UI tweaks; overall, it remains a strong flight-tracking tool.

### Pros

- Accurate real-time flight information
- Map-based tracking with visible planes and times
- Easy-to-use UI
- Global coverage for tracking family flights
- Responsive developers and good support

### Cons

- Intrusive, pushy ads that disrupt usage

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.flightradar24free)