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Get WiFi Lens for Mac

WiFi Lens Pro is the complete Mac app for live diagnostics, monitoring, history, and deeper investigation. An open-source edition is also available for basic local analysis.

110 stars on GitHub Apple notarized Open source Actively maintained v1.6.0
Complete Edition

WiFi Lens Pro

Live Wi-Fi analysis plus Timeline, Statistics, Insights, menu bar monitoring, and the complete long-term troubleshooting workflow.

Download on the Mac App Store
Open-source edition

WiFi Lens OSS

For basic local analysis, download the latest open-source build from GitHub Releases for macOS 14 or later.

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System Requirements
macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later Apple Silicon or Intel 6 GHz requires Wi-Fi 6E/7 hardware
Why WiFi Lens Pro

Turn a Wi-Fi problem into a record you can investigate.

Pro connects the live analyzer to the rest of the troubleshooting workflow, so you can keep observing instead of trying to catch every problem in the moment.

Observe the current networkSee signal, channel, band, and connection health in one place.
Keep recording problemsLet Timeline capture changes while you work or move around.
Review what happenedLook back at disconnects, roaming, and signal changes after the fact.
Explain the patternUse Statistics and Insights to connect history with evidence.
Monitor from the menu barKeep the current Wi-Fi state close while the rest of your Mac stays in focus.

Feature Comparison

Features OSS Pro
Live tri-band spectrum scanning
Detailed network table and filtering
Built-in IEEE MAC vendor database
Channel quality scoring and recommendations
Roaming timeline analysis
Connection diagnostics dashboard
Three-stage Network Self-Check (This Mac, LAN, Internet)
VPN/TUN proxy & captive-portal detection
Local MCP server for AI workflows
AP Radar signal tracking (Preview)
Timeline — Wi-Fi event history
Menu bar status monitor
Statistics — Timeline history analysis
Insights — explainable findings

Install & first launch

Install WiFi Lens Pro from the Mac App Store, or choose the open-source edition on GitHub.

Open-source edition from GitHub

  1. Download the latest .dmg from GitHub Releases.
  2. Open it and drag WiFi Lens to Applications.
  3. Launch from Applications — right-click → Open if macOS blocks it.

Pro from the Mac App Store

  1. Install WiFi Lens from the Mac App Store in one click.
  2. It updates automatically, like any App Store app.
  3. Launch it from Launchpad or Applications.

Enable Location Services (required)

macOS requires location permission before any app can read Wi-Fi network names (SSIDs). Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services and turn on WiFi Lens when prompted. It never reads your GPS position.

Troubleshooting

  • Blocked at launch — right-click the app, choose Open, and confirm. WiFi Lens is signed and notarized by Apple.
  • No SSIDs appear — enable Location Services for WiFi Lens above. This is a macOS requirement, not a bug.
  • 6 GHz shows as 5 GHz — a macOS API limitation; band info is in the channel number (see FAQ).
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Features

WiFi Lens Features

Focused views for troubleshooting Wi‑Fi performance, coverage, and channel usage.

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Frequently asked questions

WiFi Lens Pro is the complete Mac app and is available as a one-time purchase through the Mac App Store. An open-source edition is also available for free on GitHub with a substantial set of live analysis tools. Pro extends WiFi Lens into menu bar monitoring, Timeline event history, Statistics, and Insights.

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