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| Developer(s) | WiFi Map LLC |
| Initial release | 2014 |
| Operating system | iOS, Android, Web |
| Type | Online connectivity, DePIN |
| License | Freemium |
| Website | wifimap.io |
WiFi Map is a decentralized connectivity platform that enables users to locate and share public Wi-Fi hotspots and essential amenities such as public restrooms, tap water locations, and ATMs. The service operates through a mobile app available on iOS and Android, and a web platform for browsers.
Originally launched in 2014, WiFi Map transitioned to a Web3 infrastructure in April 2023 by introducing the $WIFI token and migrating its rewards system on-chain using the Polygon blockchain.
Overview
editWiFi Map started as a Web2 platform aimed at helping users connect to free public Wi-Fi networks. Its user base grew organically, with millions of contributors adding hotspot details, passwords, reviews, and photos. By mid-2025, the platform had recorded over 200 million users, nearly 14 million contributors, and more than 17 million verified Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide.
Features
edit- Wi-Fi Hotspots: Users can discover, add, and verify public Wi-Fi networks.
- Essential Amenities: Since 2024, users can also add and review public restrooms, drinking fountains, and ATMs.
- Speed Tests: Built-in functionality allows users to run internet speed tests and share results.
- Offline Maps: Premium members can download maps for use without an internet connection.
- eSIM Service: WiFi Map offers global mobile internet via eSIM in over 80 countries.
- Rewards System: In-app actions are rewarded with $WIFI tokens, distributed instantly on-chain based on verified contributions.
Transition to Web3
editIn 2023, WiFi Map launched the $WIFI token to decentralize its reward mechanisms and governance. By 2024, the app integrated on-chain transactions via the Polygon blockchain, aligning with the principles of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN).
All in-app actions that contribute value, such as adding hotspots or uploading photos, now trigger real-time, on-chain rewards. This move made WiFi Map one of the first large-scale Web2 platforms to fully transition into a tokenized Web3 model.
Recognition
editIn 2024, WiFi Map was named an IDC Innovator in the DePIN space. As of July 2025, the project ranks #1 on Polygon and among the top 15 dApps across all blockchains, according to DappRadar.
Monetization
editWiFi Map operates on a freemium model. Basic features are available for free, while Premium membership provides offline access, an ad-free experience, access to additional place types, and discounts on travel eSIMs.
See also
editReferences
edit1. WiFi Map Official Website
2. DappRadar Rankings - Polygon
3. IDC Innovators: DePIN, May 2025
4. WiFi Map Help Center
5. WiFi Map Medium Publication
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