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locate.me

In-depth review
Free
Social & Communication

Locate.me allows users to track, save, and privately share their location with trusted contacts. The Progressive Web App enables managing location data, tagging, commenting, and viewing historical locations on a map or list. It supports multiple languages and offers dark mode for enhanced user experience.

Catalogued September 21, 2026 · Curated by PWA Directory team
📍locate.me
app.locate-me.net
locate.me, as it opens in a browser tab

locate.me, as it opens in a browser tab.

Online Only
Installable
Cross-Platform
✓
Free

Not sure how to add locate.me to your home screen? Step-by-step for Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge — it takes about ten seconds, and there is no app store involved.

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Tags
location-sharingprivate-locationgps-trackingmapssocial-networkingutilitiestravel

How to install locate.me as a PWA

Chrome / Edge
Menu (⋮) → Add to Home screen
Safari (iOS)
Share (↑) → Add to Home Screen
Firefox
Menu (⋮) → Install

Why we recommend locate.me

locate.me stands out for its focused approach to private location sharing. Its manifest clearly states its purpose: 'Track, save and share your location privately with people you trust.' The app provides features like tagging and commenting on saved locations, adding a layer of contextual information that enhances simple tracking. Users can view their location history in both list and map formats, supported by integrations with OpenStreetMap and Leaflet. The ability to request a personal User ID, moving beyond the demo mode, suggests a commitment to user data ownership and privacy. The app's internationalization with English, Deutsch, and Español language options, coupled with dark mode, makes it accessible and user-friendly for a broad audience.

Best use cases

Best for: Individuals who need to privately share their whereabouts with family or friends without broadcasting it publicly. Ideal for coordinating meetups, letting loved ones know you've arrived safely, or keeping a personal log of places visited with added context through tags and comments. It's also suitable for users who prefer a streamlined, dedicated location tracking experience over broader social media platforms.

Honest limitations

locate.me is not designed for advanced navigation or real-time professional fleet management. Without service worker evidence, its offline capabilities are not confirmed. While it supports location tracking and sharing, it does not appear to offer features like route planning, turn-by-turn directions, or emergency services integration. The demo mode requires users to request a User ID for full personalization, which might be an extra step for some users.

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