Features & Capabilities

The Wind Chrome extension provides real-time local outdoor wind speed and direction, ideal for outdoor activities like sailing, windsurfing, biking, and drone flying. It displays wind speed in various units such as beaufort, mph, km/h, m/s, and knots through a nearby weather station based on your current location.

Key features include a dynamic background color that reflects wind speed, a live compass showing wind direction, automatic hourly wind updates, and automatic location updates when you move beyond 5 miles or 10 km. Users can also toggle the arrow direction to indicate 'from wind' or 'to wind,' and share wind data with friends. This ad-supported freeware extension is optimized for outdoor enthusiasts seeking accurate and accessible wind information.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
SpeedyMarks
Downloads:
251,674 24
Rating:
3.34
(909)
1 ratings
Version:
1.6.5 Last updated: 2025-04-19
Version code:
22
Creation date:
2012-06-05
Publisher country:
DE DE
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
Size:
5.87MB
Email:
pi*****@googlemail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
SpeedyMarks
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedymarks.android.windfree
Email:
pi*****@googlemail.com
Website:
http://start.speedymarks.com

User Reviews

Wind receives mixed feedback. Many users find it useful and easy to use, with positive sentiment and usefulness for activities like kite flying. However, recurring problems include location/GPS failures, inaccurate wind data/forecasts, intrusive ads (and ad-free issues), and occasional reliability problems where the app doesn’t function. Overall, some users are satisfied, but GPS accuracy, wind data reliability, and ads are the main barriers to consistent use.
Pros
  • Overall positive sentiment from multiple users (good/very good/like this app).
  • Useful wind data for outdoor activities such as kite flying.
  • Simple interface with wind information that some users find accurate.
Cons
  • Location/GPS issues: app cannot locate the user or shows the wrong city/coordinates.
  • Wind data accuracy issues: wind speed and direction, or forecasts, are reported as unreliable.
  • Intrusive ads and ad-related problems: popups, ad annoyance, and ad-free purchases not working as expected.
  • Reliability problems: the app sometimes doesn't work or crashes/halts.
Recent reviews
keeps giving wrong, erroneous wind strength and direction....
by Ai*****, 2025-10-25

goodddddd
by Ra*****, 2025-04-04

நோ
by Si*****, 2024-12-27
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