OwnTracks
OwnTracks is a free, open-source maps and navigation app for Android. Your location companion. It has 1,766 GitHub stars and is released under the EPL-1.0 license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.
- Android
- Kotlin
- Maps & navigation
- Actively maintained
About OwnTracks
OwnTracks allows you to keep track of your own location. You can build your private location diary or share it with your family and friends. OwnTracks is open-source and uses open protocols for communication so you can be sure your data stays secure and private. For more information see our documentation (
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds OwnTracks from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
No anti-features flagged on the latest F-Droid build.
Screenshots
Screenshots from the app's F-Droid listing.
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What is OwnTracks?
OwnTracks is a free, open-source maps and navigation app for Android. Your location companion. It has 1,766 GitHub stars and is released under the EPL-1.0 license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.
Is OwnTracks free and open source?
Yes. OwnTracks's source code is public on GitHub under the EPL-1.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid, which builds it from source, flags no anti-features such as ads or tracking on its latest build.
How do I install OwnTracks?
You can install OwnTracks from F-Droid (package org.owntracks.android) and from Google Play; the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: v2.5.9).
Is OwnTracks still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 5, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on May 20, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.