# My Lightning Tracker & Alerts

> Track lightning strikes with our thunderstorms map, radar and lightning alarm.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.jrustonapps.mylightningtracker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** JRustonApps B.V.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 2,840,888
- **Rating:** 4.69 / 5 (52,880 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.3.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2016-11-29
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrustonapps.mylightningtracker)
- **Website:** [https://www.jrustonapps.com](https://www.jrustonapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.jrustonapps.com/privacy?t=an-fr-15](https://www.jrustonapps.com/privacy?t=an-fr-15)

## Description

**My Lightning Tracker & Alerts** offers users a cutting-edge tool to monitor lightning strikes globally in near real-time. Featuring a sleek, modern design, this extension displays live thunderstorm activity on an interactive map, letting you see lightning hotspots and storm histories easily.

Receive instant lightning alarms when storms approach your area, enabling proactive safety measures. Additional features include detailed storm information, worldwide strike detection, weather radar monitoring, and easy sharing of strike locations with friends. Compatible with the latest systems, this extension is a must-have for anyone wanting accurate, timely thunderstorm updates.

## Rankings

- #35,836 — Overall
- #29 — Weather (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `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.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `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.gms.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `com.jrustonapps.mylightningtracker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.jrustonapps.mylightningtracker.assistant.RECEIVE_BROADCAST_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise My Lightning Tracker & Alerts for accurate lightning data, ease of use, helpful alerts, and practical value for outdoor activities and work. The app is noted for its detailed information and customizable display. However, reviews consistently highlight downsides: intrusive advertising (including full-screen ads that obscure weather and ads sometimes persist even after paying for ad-free), and reliability problems with radar/map loading and slow updates. Despite these issues, many users rely on it to track storms, time operations, and plan safety measures, making it a strong but imperfect tool for storm awareness.

### Pros

- Very accurate lightning data and forecasts.
- Easy to use and user-friendly with a clear, informative display.
- Timely alerts/notifications that help with safety and planning.
- Useful for outdoor/work scenarios (boating, travel, sports) to plan actions.
- Detailed information and flexible display/settings for more options.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and full-screen ads disrupt usage; ads can persist even after paying for ad-free.
- Radar/Map data loading and update reliability issues (map/radar sometimes won't load or stutter).
- Slow updates and overall performance issues (slow to refresh / spinner).

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