Wi-Fi Analytics Market Report 2025

This Wi-Fi Analytics report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The wi-fi analytics market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $17.94 billion in 2024 to $22.12 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to proliferation of Wi-Fi enabled devices, increased internet usage, growing demand for location-based services, data security concerns, rising popularity of public Wi-Fi hotspots.

The wi-fi analytics market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $61.63 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to 6e Wi-Fi standard adoption, integration of Wi-Fi analytics with ai and machine learning, expansion of smart cities initiatives, enhanced Wi-Fi security measures, increased use of Wi-Fi in IoT devices. Major trends in the forecast period include Wi-Fi 6 deployment and upgrades, cloud-based Wi-Fi analytics solutions, focus on user experience analytics, Wi-Fi analytics for retail and hospitality, Wi-Fi as a service (WaaS) models.

The proliferation of Wi-Fi connections is playing a crucial role in driving the growth of the Wi-Fi analytics market. Wi-Fi networks, shared by wireless routers across homes and businesses, are gaining widespread adoption as more individuals use laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Notably, the global internet user base reached approximately 69% of the world's population, equivalent to 4. 9 billion people in 2022, with an annual growth rate of 4%, adding over 196 million new users each year, according to the World Population Review. Cisco's Annual Internet Report forecasts a significant fourfold increase in Wi-Fi hotspots to 628 million by 2023. This rapid expansion in Wi-Fi deployment is expected to drive growth in the Wi-Fi analytics market.

The surge in internet usage is anticipated to further propel the Wi-Fi analytics market. Internet usage, encompassing how individuals, organizations, or devices access and interact with the internet, is integral to the role of Wi-Fi analytics. This technology provides insights into user interactions with Wi-Fi networks, aiding businesses and organizations in optimizing network performance, enhancing user experiences, and making data-driven decisions based on user behavior. As of July 2023, there are around 5. 30 billion internet users worldwide, and the total number has grown by 189 million over the past 12 months, according to DataReportal. The increased reliance on the internet is expected to be a driving force for the Wi-Fi analytics market.

A key trend in the Wi-Fi analytics industry is technological advancement, with rapid breakthroughs and improvements in Wi-Fi standards leading to the creation of dense platforms with numerous concurrently connecting systems and IoT connections. For example, in April 2023, Intel Corporation launched the Intel Connectivity Analytics program, utilizing AI technology to provide insights into wireless network performance and operations. The program includes a software development kit (SDK) that offers in-depth insights into wireless traffic generated by Intel-based Wi-Fi 6 chipsets, aiming to enhance users' wireless experience through network-level information, performance optimization, security threat detection, and issue resolution.

Major companies in the Wi-Fi analytics market are attracting investments to enhance their network intelligence capabilities, aimed at improving customer experience, optimizing network performance, and providing more in-depth insights into user behavior and traffic patterns. This collaboration will integrate Aprecomm's advanced technology into ACT's Wi-Fi product strategy, offering real-time insights into network performance and facilitating quick resolutions for last-mile connectivity challenges. For example, in May 2024, ACT Fibernet Ltd, an Indian company, invested in Aprecomm Private Ltd, also based in India, to enhance ACT's Wi-Fi offerings by incorporating Aprecomm's sophisticated network intelligence solutions. Aprecomm specializes in AI-driven solutions that monitor and resolve network issues, placing it firmly within the domain of Wi-Fi analytics.

In April 2022, Auvik Networks acquired MetaGeek for an undisclosed amount. Auvik Networks, a Canada-based cloud-based network management software company, aims to enhance the deployment and maintenance of wireless networks efficiently. MetaGeek, a US-based provider of WiFi network management and optimization software tools, aligns with Auvik's strategic goals for network management and expansion.

Major companies operating in the Wi-Fi analytics market include Cisco Systems Inc., Skyfii Limited, Purple Wi-Fi Limited, Fortinet Inc., Zebra Technologies Corporation, Hughes Network Systems LLC, GoZone WiFi LLC, Aptilo Networks AB, Bloom Intelligence LLC, Cloud4Wi Inc., Retailnext Inc., CommScope Holding Company Inc., Soft Emirates, WeFi, Singapore Telecommunications Limited, SpotOn, Aislelabs Inc., MetTel Corporation, Extreme Networks Inc., Yelp Wi-Fi Inc., Navenio Inc., Huq Industries Limited, Briteyellow Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise company LP, Zimperium Inc., Ruckus Networks a Broadcom company, Eleven Software, Flame Analytics Inc., Guest Networks, WhoFi Networks Inc., Presence Aware Technologies, Intelligent Automation Inc.

North America was the largest region in the Wi-Fi analytics market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the wi-fi analytics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the wi-fi analytics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

Wi-Fi analytics involve a set of activities focused on collecting and analyzing customer data from Wi-Fi-enabled devices via Wi-Fi access points. The data, referred to as Wi-Fi Analytics, is gathered from devices like smartphones and laptops through various Wi-Fi access points. This data is utilized to report on performance indicators such as customer traffic, dwell time, and churn likelihood. Additionally, it is analyzed for insights into behavioral patterns, locations, demographic data, and the effectiveness of digital marketing campaigns. These analytics contribute to improving business operations, enhancing marketing strategies, and tracking the results of campaigns.

The main components of Wi-Fi analytics consist of solutions and services. Wi-Fi analytics solutions provide analytical tools that assist locations in optimizing operations and enhancing marketing performance. Deployment modes include both cloud and on-premise solutions, with applications spanning Wi-Fi presence analytics and Wi-Fi marketing analytics. Various industry verticals, including retail, hospitality and tourism, sports and entertainment, transportation, healthcare, and others, make use of Wi-Fi analytics for diverse applications.

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