# Linksys

> Smart WiFi management

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id533516503](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id533516503)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id533516503`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Linksys USA, Inc.
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (98,517 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2012-06-25
- **Size:** 111 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linksys/id533516503)
- **Website:** [http://www.linksys.com/us/wireless-routers/c/smart-wi-fi-wireless-routers](http://www.linksys.com/us/wireless-routers/c/smart-wi-fi-wireless-routers)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.linksys.com/embed/lswf/en-us/privacy-policy/](https://www.linksys.com/embed/lswf/en-us/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Linksys Chrome Extension is the command center for Velop systems and Linksys Smart WiFi routers, enabling management of your home network from anywhere with an internet connection.

Manage devices with a single Dashboard, enable Remote Access, control Guest Access, prioritize devices for streaming and gaming, protect your network with Linksys Shield, and enforce Parental Controls to pause internet when needed.

## Rankings

- #3,771 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews consistently praise the router hardware and mesh network, but condemn the Linksys app for chronic instability: slow performance, frequent crashes, and login loops; unreliable device/status reporting (0 devices, missing nodes) and setup problems; and a long gap in updates. Overall sentiment is that hardware works, but the app is the weak link and undermines the product experience.

### Pros

- Router/mesh hardware generally works well (reliable mesh performance)
- The app can perform basic controls like restarting the router in some cases

### Cons

- App is buggy, slow, and frequently freezes or crashes.
- Repeated login/authentication problems: login loops, verification issues, being logged out.
- Devices and network status are often not visible or inaccurately reported (0 devices, no network, cannot see nodes).
- Setup and ongoing use are hindered by forced reliance on the app and unreliable setup/connectivity.
- Lack of app updates; the app hasn't been updated for years and issues persist.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id533516503)