Tool to analyze surrounding wifi networks
Publisher’s description
What is inSSIDer?
inSSIDer by MetaGeek, LLC is free Windows software in the network tools category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 31.1 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: inSSIDer is a free network tool tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is inSSIDer safe to download?
- The file is served by metageek-desktop.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A26E831E26807644BAE1B84F0A2BF28DCD5C96C076F0E87700892DC4FD1EFC0B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5.0Latest | September 29, 2021 | 31.1 MB | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MetaGeek.inSSIDer -einSSIDerSetup.exe /sRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MetaGeek, LLC
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 5.5.0
- Released
- September 29, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- September 29, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- metageek.com
- winget ID
- MetaGeek.inSSIDer
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Frequently asked questions
Is inSSIDer free?
Yes. inSSIDer is free to use.
Is inSSIDer safe to download?
The download comes from metageek-desktop.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install inSSIDer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can inSSIDer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does inSSIDer support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does inSSIDer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use inSSIDer without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to inSSIDer?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, iPerf3, Nmap and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
