Solana Explorer
Open-source web explorer for Solana clusters, maintained in the Solana Foundation GitHub organization.
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Solana Explorer key facts
| Category | Block explorer |
|---|---|
| Chains | Solana |
| Platforms | Web |
| Open source | Yes, MIT license |
| Chains | Mainnet Beta, Testnet, Devnet and custom RPC clusters |
| Company | Solana Foundation |
| US availability | Available: terms name no country restrictions |
| Free plan | Yes, free and open source (MIT) |
| Pricing | Free |
What is Solana Explorer?
Solana Explorer is a web app for viewing transactions, accounts, blocks and other data on Solana clusters. Its code is public under the MIT license in the solana-foundation/explorer repository on GitHub.
How Solana Explorer works
Solana Explorer reads data straight from Solana RPC nodes.
Its code defines four clusters: Mainnet Beta, Testnet, Devnet and Custom, where you enter your own RPC URL to inspect a local validator or private cluster. The home page shows live cluster stats such as slot, block height, epoch progress and TPS history, plus a Feature Gates list of upcoming runtime changes with their SIMD numbers and activation epochs on devnet and testnet.
Protocol integrations decode instructions for many programs so transactions read as actions rather than raw bytes, and the contributing guide asks for tests on each one. Wallet connection is limited on purpose to the interactive IDL feature, which executes program instructions defined by Anchor or Codama IDLs; maintainers say they will not accept PRs that add other signing flows. The header also links an Inspector and an MCP entry.
How to start with Solana Explorer
- Go to explorer.solana.com, pick a cluster and search by address, signature, block or token.
- Nothing needs an account.
- To run your own copy, clone solana-foundation/explorer, install with pnpm i --frozen-lockfile and use the Node and pnpm versions pinned in package.json; the stack is Next.js 16, React 19, TypeScript, Vitest and Tailwind.
- The maintainers ask you not to send drive-by PRs such as copyright bumps or dependency upgrades.
Risks to know before using Solana Explorer
- The explorer holds no funds; the only wallet interaction is signing instructions through the IDL feature, so treat that screen like any other signing request.
- Security reports, especially about Solana Verify verified builds, go to [email protected] rather than public GitHub issues.
- The README disclaimer says Solana Foundation content is best effort and not a solicitation, and it reminds US persons that sanctions law bars transacting with sanctioned parties, who may also use the network.
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Solana Explorer pros and cons
- MIT-licensed source code on GitHub
- Covers all Solana clusters, not only mainnet
- No account needed
- Solana only
- Self-hosting needs your own RPC endpoints; the public Solana RPCs rate-limit local builds
Solana Explorer FAQ
What is Solana Explorer?
Solana Explorer is a web app for viewing transactions, accounts, blocks and other data on Solana clusters. Its code is public under the MIT license in the solana-foundation/explorer repository on GitHub.
Which chains does Solana Explorer support?
Solana.
How much does Solana Explorer cost?
Free, according to Solana Explorer’s own page (checked Oct 1, 2026). Free plan: Yes, free and open source (MIT).
Is Solana Explorer available in the US?
Available: terms name no country restrictions, according to Solana Explorer’s own page (checked Oct 1, 2026).
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Solana Explorer: official site, Solana Explorer: GitHub repository, Solana Explorer: cluster config. Data as of Oct 1, 2026.
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