# Goodnature

> Smart trapping made easy.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `nz.goodnature`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Goodnature Limited
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 41,585
- **Rating:** 2.40 / 5 (169 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2022-09-05
- **Publisher country:** NZ
- **Size:** 93 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.goodnature)
- **Website:** [http://www.goodnature.co.nz](http://www.goodnature.co.nz/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://goodnature.co.nz/pages/privacy-policy](https://goodnature.co.nz/pages/privacy-policy)

## Description

Goodnature is a smart trapping Chrome extension designed to streamline pest management. With the app's intuitive interface, users can set, forget, and relax as the system notifies them when traps need clearing, recharging, or fresh lure—all within Bluetooth range.

Whether managing a single trap or an entire network, Goodnature consolidates all connected traps into one platform. Track your trapping success and see how your efforts contribute to healthier homes, backyards, forests, and farms worldwide. Additionally, the app offers step-by-step installation guidance and ongoing support to ensure effective pest control and support nature's balance.

## Rankings

- #323,681 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `nz.goodnature.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `nz.goodnature.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Users find the Goodnature traps effective but face significant issues with the Android app. Common problems include app crashes, freezing, Bluetooth connection failures, repeated logouts, and poor syncing after updates. While the app previously worked well, recent versions degraded the experience, frustrating users. Location permissions are needed but confusing to manage. Some users appreciate the trap's smart features when the app functions correctly, but connectivity problems prevent reliable monitoring. Overall, the traps are praised but the app is considered unstable and poorly performing by many Android users.

### Pros

- The physical Goodnature traps themselves are highly effective and well-regarded.
- The initial app versions worked fine for many users before recent updates.
- Customer support responded to some issues and helped users enable necessary permissions.
- The smart features have potential when the app functions properly.
- Some updates have fixed crashing and connection issues temporarily.

### Cons

- The app frequently crashes or freezes shortly after opening, especially on Android devices.
- Bluetooth connectivity is unreliable; traps often won't pair with phones.
- Users are routinely logged out of the app unexpectedly, causing loss of notifications.
- The app requires location permission to sync but instructions and permissions handling are unclear.
- Recent app updates worsened performance and broke syncing capabilities with traps.

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