# Data Monitor: Simple Net-Meter

> Network Traffic on Status-bar + Data Usage Analyzer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/info.kfsoft.datamonitor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/info.kfsoft.datamonitor)

## Overview

- **ID:** `info.kfsoft.datamonitor`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KF Software House
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2,529,273
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (16,400 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.220
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-25
- **First published:** 2017-04-10
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.kfsoft.datamonitor)
- **Website:** [https://kfsoft.info](https://kfsoft.info/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://goo.gl/cZMvvf](https://goo.gl/cZMvvf)

## Description

Data Monitor: Simple Net-Meter is a Chrome extension designed to provide users with a clear view of their network traffic directly on the status bar. It features a comprehensive net-meter alongside advanced network usage analysis tools, including cellular data usage tracking, traffic breakdowns, network connection details, and a ping tracker & watcher list. The extension also incorporates a powerful WiFi scanner to help you manage connections efficiently.

Some analysis tools are optimized for Android 6 and above, offering enhanced functionality for mobile users. Widgets are available to give quick access to essential network information, with certain widget features and modules offered as premium options. Whether you want real-time monitoring or detailed historical data, Data Monitor combines simplicity with powerful network analytics in one handy extension.

## Rankings

- #38,894 — Overall
- #18 — data

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `info.kfsoft.datamonitor.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Data Monitor is widely valued for core data usage monitoring and informative stats, and is considered lightweight and useful. However, there are reliability issues reported by a subset of users, including cases where the app does not function, fails to send notifications, or hides speeds. A minority also feels the app is too simple or not worth the cost. Overall, it delivers strong data-awareness features, but stability and feature breadth could be improved.

### Pros

- Strong data usage monitoring with alerts
- Useful and informative data usage stats for managing data
- Generally positive user sentiment and usefulness
- Lightweight and low-resource tool

### Cons

- Reliability issues reported by some users (not functioning properly) including missing notifications and speeds in some cases
- Some users feel the app is overly simple or not worth paying for

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