# OwnTracks (open-source maps and navigation app)

> 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.

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 (

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/owntracks/android |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Kotlin |
| GitHub stars | 1,766 |
| License | EPL-1.0 (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/org.owntracks.android/ (package org.owntracks.android) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.owntracks.android |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | https://owntracks.org/ |
| Official | no |
| Category | Maps & navigation |
| Latest release | v2.5.9 (May 15, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 5, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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