# Windy.com - Weather Forecast

> Weather radar, satellite, wind, waves, ocean and hurricane forecasts.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.windyty.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Windyty SE
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 67,167,069
- **Rating:** 4.65 / 5 (818,762 ratings)
- **Version:** 51.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2016-02-14
- **Publisher country:** CZ
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.windyty.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.windy.com](https://www.windy.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://account.windy.com/agreements/windy-privacy-policy](https://account.windy.com/agreements/windy-privacy-policy)

## Description

Windy.com is a powerful and intuitive weather forecast tool favored by professionals such as pilots, surfers, fishermen, and rescue teams. It provides the most accurate and detailed weather data, including global and local forecast models like ECMWF, GFS, ICON, and more. Users can explore over 51 weather maps featuring wind, rain, temperature, pressure, swell, and additional meteorological indices.

The extension offers high-resolution satellite composites from NOAA, EUMETSAT, and Himawari, along with Doppler radar coverage in multiple continents. It includes features tailored for diverse activities such as paragliding, boating, and storm tracking, with thousands of webcams, weather stations, airports, and paragliding spots integrated. Fully customizable, Windy.com lets you personalize the interface and set alerts. Available in 41 languages and compatible with Wear OS devices, it's the go-to free, ad-free weather solution for both enthusiasts and professionals.

## Rankings

- #2,282 — Overall
- #6 — Weather (Gross)
- #16 — Weather (Free)
- #35 — Android wear (Gross)
- #44 — Android wear (Free)
- #6 — forecast

## 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.windyty.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users broadly praise Windy.com for accurate, up-to-date forecasts and a rich feature set of models and map visuals. The app delivers strong global coverage and a polished interface. However, recurring stability problems—glitches, flashing/blank screens, and crashes—along with concerns about satellite and radar data quality have been noted by multiple users. Overall it remains a top weather app with powerful tools, though ongoing bug fixes are needed to improve reliability.

### Pros

- Accurate and up-to-date forecasts across the world; trusted for wind and weather patterns.
- Comprehensive feature set with multiple models and map layers, plus playback for forecast trends.
- Great visuals and fast, intuitive UI for complex weather data.
- Global coverage with strong value and premium features for deeper insights.

### Cons

- Stability issues: glitches, flashing screens, and white screens leading to crashes.
- Satellite/radar data quality can be poor or unreliable.

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