Network Explorer
Network Explorer discovers Wi-Fi networks, Wi-Fi and bluetooth devices.
Bill Wixted · com.effinitytech.networkexplorer
- Signature matches the Google Play version Details
At a glance
- Latest version
- v7.5.4 (754)
- Updated
- Sep 3, 2026 (1 month ago)
- APK size
- 64 MB
- Requires
- Android 9+ (API 28)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Jun 9, 2023 (at least)
- Permissions
- 18 (4 sensitive)
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Network Explorer is an app by Bill Wixted in the Tools category, listed since at least June 2023. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
It asks for 18 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and Bluetooth scan. It asks for the same permissions as version 7.5.3. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.
What's new in v7.5.4
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
3 versions are listed, going back to v7.5.2.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 3, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “Effinity Tech Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Sep 3, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Sep 3, 2026
- Signed byCN=William Wixted, OU=R&D, O=Effinity Tech Inc., L=San Diego, ST=CA, C=US
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)9F:3A:C5:C3:CD:11:28:60:84:1B:0A:22:C5:DB:E2:3C:25:21:62:99
- File MD5541cde6e2ab03121aec3bd8a099ecbe3
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (18)
Network Explorer requests 18 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
- Nearby wifi devices Sensitive android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
- Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
- Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
- Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.effinitytech.networkexplorer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Location android.hardware.location
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
Network Explorer APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.
Is Network Explorer free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Network Explorer APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 541cde6e2ab03121aec3bd8a099ecbe3.
