Organic Maps

Organic Maps is a free, privacy-focused offline maps and navigation app for tourists, hikers, bikers, and drivers. A better alternative to Google Maps, made with love by the community and experienced engineers.

Website: https://organicmaps.app
Support the project!: https://organicmaps.app/donate/
GitHub: https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps/

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2026-08-02 15:45:37 UTC

Beta testing hill shading and improved isolines (now with feet/meters support). What is your use case for this feature?
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2026-05-14 16:49:53 UTC

- Tap a bus, tram, train, or ferry stop on the map, and Organic Maps highlights the entire transit line, selectable from the list of displayed lines and routes.
- Cleaner bookmark labels and a more legible map
- Finer map regions across Asia.
- .. and many other improvements in the May update: https://organicmaps.app/news/2026-05-08/public-transport-stop-selection-not-overlapping-bookmark-labels-vietnam-malaysia-china-region-splits/
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2026-04-12 07:35:55 UTC

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You can save and record routes in Organic Maps :)

2026-04-11 17:17:25 UTC

Hikers want to know how much they'll climb, everyone wants their search address to just work, and no one should feel like they're falling off the edge of the map. Thanks to our contributors, your good reviews, donations, and support, we've tackled all three — and a whole lot more:
https://organicmaps.app/news/2026-04-07/hiking-cycling-routes-elevation-charts-us-address-search-antimeridian-map-wrapping-april-2026-organic-maps-update/
With love and care ❤️
The Organic Maps Team
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2026-04-06 06:03:46 UTC

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so additional unusable complication… for what?

2026-04-06 06:03:15 UTC

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yes, you can also check related GitHub repo for issues.

2026-04-06 06:01:10 UTC

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if it’s in OpenStreetMap.org , you’ll see it in the next app/map data update.

2026-04-06 05:59:18 UTC

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yes

2026-03-31 14:42:15 UTC

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thanks for confirming! Looks like everyone who installed F-Droid before some recent date is affected. At least what we heard and observed from our users.

2026-03-31 14:40:41 UTC

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that’s complicated, the server should have a very specific version of map files, because we change/update the map data format frequently. Otherwise the client won’t work or even crash.

2026-03-29 22:33:14 UTC

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Good to know, thanks. Since when?

2026-03-28 10:15:22 UTC

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this is 1) bad default setting issue that requires users to learn about setting and find/change the setting; 2) bad UX for the unclear message about the filtered out app. Writing something like “Press here to open Organic Maps, because it was filtered out from search by default by someone’s decision” would help users a lot.

2026-03-28 10:03:51 UTC

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Binary data is free; it contains data from many sources with different licenses that require a proper attribution (OSM, Wikipedia, etc.). It is not something that OM invented. Calling it non-free is a plain lie to F-Droid users. Please check it yourself: https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps/blob/master/DATA_LICENSE.txt

2026-03-27 21:49:30 UTC

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You enabled that checkbox in settings, contrary to many F-Droid users who have this checkbox disabled.

2026-03-27 21:48:57 UTC

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We tested with many people. This message misleads users. Nobody we asked was able to install OM without our explanation on how to disable this unclear hint in settings. The impression was "Organic Maps was not found".

2026-03-27 21:46:47 UTC

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it works for you, because you have changed that setting.
BTW, F-Droid deliberately misinforms users by labeling Organic Maps as such:
1. Our binary files are free assets and can be used by anyone. They are under a FOSS license that requires proper attribution.
2. The fact that the app downloads its maps from the app's CDN does not make the app "bad".
But that's another story/narrative pushed towards OM by some of the F-Droid guys.
Let's focus now on the installation issue.

2026-03-27 21:13:29 UTC

A highly recommended read about age verification and its privacy implications, with many interesting details and facts: https://reclaimthenet.org/the-age-verification-con
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2026-03-27 20:12:47 UTC

For almost two years, users searching for Organic Maps on F-Droid have been unable to install the app due to a bug (or due to someone's deliberate choice?).
Many users have reported this issue to us. They do not understand why it happens. The bug is still there, and F-Droid maintainers don't care: https://gitlab.com/fdroid/fdroidclient/-/work_items/2850
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2026-03-26 22:48:22 UTC

We don’t understand what’s going on, but Organic Maps is in top 1 in India AppStore, and top 3 in India Google Play. Thanks for your support! Let’s make the best maps together!
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2026-03-25 15:22:03 UTC

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a safe and reliable place to store and access European internet archive.

2026-03-25 14:23:45 UTC

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thanks, updated )

2026-03-24 19:47:03 UTC

One of our maintainers and core contributors (Alexander @npub1uz9…e8rj) met with Brewster Kahle, the founder of the Internet Archive (https://archive.org/), at a recent conference in Lisbon, where Kahle is looking for patrons/partners who may help with storing European Internet Archive data on European servers. Please contact him if you are interested in helping. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster_Kahle
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2026-03-18 18:35:37 UTC

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you're welcome!

2026-03-18 18:01:43 UTC

Conditional speed limits, more detailed isolines for China, split/smaller Tanzania regions, leather shops and more in the March Organic Maps update.
P.S. Contact us by email at sdk@organicmaps.app if you are interested in iOS/Android/Linux/MacOS/Windows SDK with offline maps that you can reuse in your projects.
P.P.S. Did you know about the API you can already use in your app if Organic Maps app is also installed? Check it here: https://omaps.app/api
Details: https://organicmaps.app/news/2026-03-12/conditional-speed-limits-more-detailed-isolines-for-china-splitsmaller-tanzania-regions-leather-shops-and-more-in-the-march-organic-maps-update/
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2026-03-15 11:40:40 UTC

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there likely already was an issue about 4wd-friendly routing on our GitHub. If not, you may create one and put more details about the preferred algorithm behavior.

2026-03-13 21:23:15 UTC

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debug info leaked into the release. It's harmless; the fix has been deployed.

2026-03-06 12:07:50 UTC

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great, thanks! It is easier to track it in issues.

2026-03-05 20:23:33 UTC

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Thanks! Did you check if it is already covered by other feeds at https://gtfs-osm-matcher.organicmaps.app/ ? You may also raise detailed issues here: https://github.com/organicmaps/gtfs-osm-matcher/issues

2026-03-05 20:09:53 UTC

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@organicmaps/116154134471357974
See you in Lisbon on this Fri-Mon! PM, if you are interested in meeting and discussing privacy, open source, best maps, or what the best places around are🇵🇹
#note1e4w…7jrx

2026-03-05 20:06:36 UTC

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thanks for your support!

2026-03-05 08:26:37 UTC

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please check this: https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps/issues/12241

2026-03-04 17:24:08 UTC

iOS and Android betas are available at https://beta.omaps.org
- Conditional speed limits for routing
- Split Tanzania into smaller regions
- Tree rows, leather shops, religion-related shops
- [Android only] Fixed previous Beta issues, redesigned search screen
- And more!
We kindly ask you to test the Editor, Map Downloader, and Bookmarks handling thoroughly, and report any issues you encounter to us.
With love,
Organic Maps Team 🙌
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2026-03-02 16:08:25 UTC

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OMG, what tags are used in OpenStreetMap.org for these roads? “Fine for less than 15 minutes in the neighborhood” sounds crazy, what about delivery cars?..

2026-03-02 15:53:30 UTC

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Ja. Wir planen, die Unterstützung für Verkehrsinformationen hinzuzufügen.

2026-03-01 13:23:56 UTC

Join Organic Maps and other interesting people/projects at Parallel Society UnConference in Lisbon on March 6-8 https://ps.logos.co
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2026-02-28 10:10:10 UTC

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toll roads should be marked on the map/route with special symbols. Follow https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps/issues/9271 for avoid a blocked road feature.

2026-02-26 00:10:22 UTC

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Tyto problémy opravíme. Některé se již řeší. Aktualizujte je nebo vytvořte nové problémy na našem GitHubu. https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps/issues/1507

2026-02-23 12:28:46 UTC

Book the date: on March 4th, 2026, 20:00 CET/2PM EST, Organic Maps is presenting at Open Transport Meetup with the topic "GTFS + OpenStreetMap + Organic Maps = Public Transport for everyone." https://github.com/transportkollektiv/meetup/wiki

2026-02-23 12:22:34 UTC

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Wiki says about tagging. Our web tool highlights mismatched stops from OSM and GTFS, with the intention to help human editors to quickly fix issues (it is still WIP, and any contributions are welcome!).

2026-02-22 23:45:02 UTC

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your question is about public transport in Organic Maps and in OpenStreetMap.org? Check the link above (that highlights not-matched stops which need manual edits), and OSM wiki here https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/GTFS#Tags

2026-02-22 23:42:24 UTC

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yes, real-time traffic data is in the roadmap too.

2026-02-20 20:56:42 UTC

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Netherlands feeds are here: https://gtfs-osm-matcher.organicmaps.app/#/match-report/netherlands Are they incomplete?

2026-02-20 18:44:48 UTC

Thanks to our contributors, Friday is a good time to update Organic Maps!
- Get the update at https://get.omaps.org
- Read detailed announcement: https://organicmaps.app/news/2026-02-18/february-2026-organic-maps-update
- Prepare your area for actual public transport schedules in Organic Maps: https://gtfs-osm-matcher.organicmaps.app
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2026-02-13 17:35:19 UTC

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https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tag:route%3Dhiking
https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Walking_Routes#Usage

2026-02-13 11:06:44 UTC

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Es könnte sich um einen Fehler handeln. Alle Wander-/Radrouten stammen von OpenStreetMap.org.

2026-02-11 21:30:23 UTC

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Thanks! Did you already check the current coverage in Germany at https://gtfs-osm-matcher.organicmaps.app/ ? What's missing?

2026-02-11 11:42:40 UTC

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AppTester is a convenient way to automatically get beta updates. You can install this beta directly using https://cdn.organicmaps.app/apk/2026.02.09-24-Google-beta.apk

2026-02-11 11:41:23 UTC

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thank you for your support!

2026-02-10 18:18:25 UTC

New Organic Maps beta:
- iOS https://testflight.apple.com/join/lrKCl08I
- Android https://appdistribution.firebase.dev/i/f3e918f9abc40c9c
- NEW Search Screen Interface on Android!
- New OpenStreetMap data as of February 8, new Wikipedia data as of February 1
- Selecting the current position or recording a track shows the correct MSL (meters above the sea level) elevation on Android 14+ devices (instead of meters above the geoid)
- Routing: fixed average speed estimation
- Routing: fixed bicycle access for some roads
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2026-02-09 22:59:45 UTC

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The current implementation suggests the most popular tag for the area, but if you are starting from scratch, you can pick one you like. Just edit osm tag key if you don't like the one added by default. Maybe there's a bug in how the most popular tag is calculated.
Relation tags are not supported yet. Any help and improvements are appreciated!

2026-02-07 16:12:23 UTC

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this feature is/was available on iOS and on Android. What is not working for you? The video in the post is from an Android device.

2026-02-07 16:11:02 UTC

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That's a bit complicated: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/GTFS

2026-02-06 16:24:20 UTC

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If they are from the different datasets use different tags like gtfs:ref:<lux transport agency> and gtfs:ref:<germany transport agency>

2026-02-06 13:32:06 UTC

How to zoom in or zoom out with one hand in Organic Maps:
1. Tap quickly twice anywhere on the map, but don't lift up a finger after the 2nd tap.
2. Move your finger up or down to zoom in or zoom out.
Long Tap gesture: shows or hides the interface.
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2026-02-06 12:06:28 UTC

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please check https://gtfs-osm-matcher.organicmaps.app/#/match-report/luxemburg-public-data and help with fixing missing/wrong stops in Luxemburg

2026-02-05 13:56:29 UTC

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swiss feeds are already in the validator. Some stops should be added/matched yet in OpenStreetMap.org though.

2026-02-05 13:54:49 UTC

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thanks, we’ll check it and add.

2026-02-05 09:38:36 UTC

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thanks, we’re already looking at it. The main difference is that we also want to improve OpenStreetMap.org map data quality by providing community with a tool to add missing stops, or correct existing ones.

2026-02-04 14:11:32 UTC

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maybe someone can contact local government for the feed access? Another alternative is to write an api converter into gtfs format, we can also support that.

2026-02-04 14:01:08 UTC

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is it the official, original source feed? Or just an aggregate?

2026-02-04 12:31:02 UTC

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we have different goals. To scale PT for a billion of users, routes should be calculated in Organic Maps app, not on a server.

2026-02-04 09:36:10 UTC

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1. Stop is on the map; 2. It has gtfs id tag(s) to match the same stop in one or more gtfs feeds.

2026-02-04 08:57:25 UTC

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we’re checking different options. To compete with e.g. Google, live PT routing should scale well for millions of users. And of course the privacy aspect.

2026-02-04 08:54:47 UTC

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old experimental implementation didn’t support live feeds and updates. To compete with other big players, live schedules is a must.

2026-02-04 08:30:50 UTC

We're working on live public transport schedules as the first step to public transport routing. Here is the helper web app that shows currently supported GTFS feeds in different countries and cities and helps to match bus/tram/train stops from OpenStreetMap.org with stops from GTFS: https://gtfs-osm-matcher.organicmaps.app/
If you are interested in public transport schedules in your city, please let us know about feeds for your place/country, and help by adding/editing stops in OpenStreetMap.org
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2026-02-03 21:26:17 UTC

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Organic Maps is installed from TestFlight. Join our beta program (see details on our website) if you want the same picture :)

2026-02-03 21:25:27 UTC

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Yes.

2026-02-03 07:53:04 UTC

Organic Maps is in top 5 free Navigation apps in the US AppStore.
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2026-02-01 14:13:56 UTC

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Was war das Problem mit der Stimme? Oder hing es mit falschen Abbiegehinweisen aufgrund von Kartendaten von OpenStreetMap.org zusammen?

2026-02-01 11:11:18 UTC

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yes, ideally on our GitHub. There are many issues already mentioned there.

2026-02-01 11:10:27 UTC

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the correct it link is https://organicmaps.app/it/news/2026-01-26/percorsi-transfrontalieri-e-interregionali-piu-veloci-nell-aggiornamento-di-organic-maps-del-26-gennaio/ , where do you see the incorrect one?

2026-01-31 02:48:00 UTC

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thanks, there was an issue with the automatic js redirect to your language. Would you please check if it works now (you may also try the private browser window)?

2026-01-30 23:45:58 UTC

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, which link? The news one is working, no?

2026-01-30 18:29:42 UTC

Time to update Organic Maps! Faster cross-country and cross-region routes, fresh OSM map data, and many bug fixes for Android in the second app update in 2026.
Read more on our website: https://organicmaps.app/news/2026-01-26/faster-cross-country-and-cross-region-routes-in-january-26-organic-maps-update/
Your donations and contributions build a better, privacy-focused alternative to Apple and Google Maps!
With love,
The Organic Maps Team
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2026-01-30 08:45:44 UTC

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thanks for using Organic Maps! It’s only a beginning of a big journey to provide a better alternative to other maps apps.

2026-01-29 08:19:26 UTC

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it’s OpenStreetMap.org capacity tag value

2026-01-29 06:40:25 UTC

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working on PT live data now.

2026-01-26 18:13:15 UTC

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planned!

2026-01-26 16:53:39 UTC

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yes, please follow https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps/issues/3237 and https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps/issues/1507

2026-01-25 18:17:13 UTC

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100% agree. That's only the beginning. OpenStreetMap.org is already the best alternative to Google Maps data. We'll make Organic Maps the best privacy-focused alternative to the Google Maps app, including more complex and even online features if necessary (in a privacy-respecting manner). It's only a question of time and resources.

2026-01-24 13:28:13 UTC

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would you please clarify your question? The search in Organic Maps is fully offline, and works only on your device, looking in downloaded maps, created from OpenStreetMap.org data.

2026-01-24 10:06:20 UTC

What's your thought on computing self-sovereignty?
https://x.com/VitalikButerin/status/2014454477152256415
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2026-01-23 09:57:23 UTC

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Keine Versprechungen bezüglich der Termine, das hängt von unseren Freiwilligen und Spenden ab.

2026-01-22 07:38:43 UTC

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Die Verwendung aktueller Verkehrsdaten ist geplant.

2026-01-21 21:16:44 UTC

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Reversing is planned )

2026-01-21 21:16:17 UTC

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It is not clear from your description, what's the issue. You either go from your current position somewhere ("route to"), or start building a route from anywhere ("route from") to somewhere ("route to"). Please check https://organicmaps.app/faq/map/how-to-create-a-route/

2026-01-20 21:40:59 UTC

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what confuses you, and what do you propose? iOS or Android?

2026-01-20 20:28:40 UTC

Higher-contrast dark theme colors, parking, rental, and charging capacity, and more in the January 2026 release: https://organicmaps.app/news/2026-01-16/higher-contrast-dark-theme-colors-parking-rental-and-charging-capacity-and-more-in-the-january-2026-release/
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2026-01-10 18:28:51 UTC

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Meinen Sie damit das Bearbeiten von Orten auf der Karte? Um Daten auf OpenStreetMap.org zu bearbeiten, müssen Sie die App und die Karten auf die neueste Version aktualisieren.

2026-01-10 18:25:41 UTC

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Thanks! More donations help us to scale the development and pay for the growing downloaded maps traffic/servers.

2026-01-10 16:54:24 UTC

Organic Maps is participating in the 2026 Google Summer of Code (GSoC) program. If you are interested in joining, please check out some project ideas here https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps/wiki/GSoC-2026-ideas or submit your own. Candidates with already merged pull requests will have more chances to be accepted ;-)
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2026-01-10 09:35:29 UTC

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sorry, it is not clear from your description. When the app is updated, it may have new map data. When we release an update, we announce it on the web site. You get the announcement via rss -> likely you can update the app and update the map data. We plan to automate map updates too.

2026-01-10 09:21:08 UTC

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try https://organicmaps.app/rss.xml or https://organicmaps.app/atom.xml , they should be updated when we post release news announcements.

2026-01-06 20:50:16 UTC

More vivid colors in Dark theme, capacity and levels in search results, OpenStreetMap.org map data as of January 4, 2026, fresh Wiki, and UK/US postal codes data, and other bugfixes in Organic Maps iOS and Android beta at https://beta.omaps.org/
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2026-01-06 20:04:23 UTC

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Es dauert nur eine Minute, ein fehlendes Restaurant auf der Karte in Organic Maps oder auf OpenStreetMap.org hinzuzufügen.

2026-01-03 12:16:54 UTC

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Thanks for using Organic Maps!

2026-01-03 12:15:34 UTC

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Thank you for your support, and Happy New Year!

2026-01-03 12:14:22 UTC

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Live-Verkehrs- und Unfallunterstützung ist geplant, sofern wir genügend Spenden erhalten.

2025-12-31 12:42:38 UTC

Happy New Year 2026!
As 2025 comes to an end, we’d like to look back on the year, reflect on our achievements, and share a few insights with you. Read the detailed post on our website: https://organicmaps.app/news/2025-12-31/organic-maps-2025-year-in-review/
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2025-12-28 20:37:49 UTC

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That's the goal. The problem is that someone needs to sponsor this approach (think not only about the development and bugfixing, but also about reliable servers and internet traffic). And here we rely on our users and active contributors ❤️