Winds

Name: Winds
Rating: 3.925926 (148 reviews)
Author: SpeedyMarks

By: SpeedyMarks

The current wind speeds and directions at different locations in one view

Features & Capabilities

Winds is a Chrome extension designed to provide you with real-time outdoor wind speed and direction information from nearby weather stations. Featuring the Beaufort scale, Winds visually updates its background color and windmill icon based on current wind speed, offering an intuitive experience.

Key features include adding locations by latitude/longitude or by name lookup, the option to use your current location, and the ability to switch between different units such as mph, knots, km/h, and m/s. This extension is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, sailors, or anyone interested in tracking wind conditions conveniently in one view.

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Version:

1.0.5 Last updated: 2025-04-24

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Creation date:

2018-09-19

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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:

6.69MB

Email:

pi*****@googlemail.com

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

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Ranking

# 346,406 ▼ 1,391

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Developed by:

SpeedyMarks

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedymarks.android.winds

Email:

pi*****@googlemail.com

Website:

http://start.speedymarks.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate Winds app for its accurate wind speed and direction readings, simplicity, and ability to check multiple locations, making it valuable for drone pilots and others affected by wind. Some users experience confusion with wind direction arrows and find the app has too many ads. Requests for additional features such as wind forecasts suggest room for improvement, but overall, the app is considered useful and well-designed for its purpose.

Pros

Provides accurate wind speed and direction, useful for drone flying and other activities.
Simple and straightforward user interface without unnecessary features.
Allows checking wind speed in multiple locations simultaneously.
Helps users to plan routes based on wind conditions.
App size and ads are designed in a way that does not hinder usability.

Cons

Wind direction indicators (arrows) can be confusing or opposite to the description.
Contains too many ads, interfering with usability.
Lack of additional features like wind forecasts for upcoming days.

Recent reviews

This is one great app. It is handy for someone that has a drone. Very accurate wind speeds and direction. This is a app to consider for sure. Great job.