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Life & fun · January 29, 2017

Wi-Fi Widget

See, test, and share your wifi without unlocking your iPhone

Wi-Fi Widget launched on January 29, 2017 with 345 votes, #46 of 3,671 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

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In plain words

Wi-Fi Widget is an iOS and iPad app that lets users view, test, and share their Wi-Fi connection details directly from their device without unlocking their iPhone. The widget provides quick access to Wi-Fi information and testing capabilities, making it convenient for users who need to troubleshoot connectivity or share network details with others.

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From the sources

Save time and frustration with the fastest way to see, test, and share your wi-fi, without even unlocking your iPhone or iPad.

"No more waiting around for a page to load, then seeing a minute later that I'm on some random router named 'NETGEAR' with no internet." "A single tap to share my wifi network's name and password with a colleague visiting my home. From the lock screen!" "To switch from my living room wifi to my bedroom wifi, I just tap the widget and it takes me directly to Wi-Fi Settings." "How fast is my wifi? I get it by tapping the widget to get results in megabytes per second. It couldn't be easier." “Wi-Fi Widget is a simple little app, but it does what it’s supposed to do well, and it’s pretty handy for anyone who moves between routers.” “Well-designed and a great tool for any iOS users. The ability…from getwifiwidget.com

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