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A community map navigation app. Easy and free offline navigation for travelers.

• Transparency
• Open Source
• Community-first
• Privacy-focused
• Not-for-profit
• Community funded

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Last Notes

2026-05-27 14:54:37 UTC

New maps with data from may 26 are now available!
Use the "Check updates" button in the map downloader screen to find them in-app!

2026-05-20 17:29:20 UTC

As promised, we've upped our map release frequency now that you can update maps independently of the app:
Hit "Check for updates" on the map download screen in-app, and find the latest maps, with #OpenStreetMap data from 2026-05-19!
#opensource #map #navigation

2026-05-12 11:59:32 UTC

Today we are celebrating our first birthday! 🍰🎈
As it's been a very busy year – full of new community members, new features, and more – we've written up a summary of all the things that have happened.
And to give all of you a small gift: If you press the *Check Updates* button in the 2026.05.06 version of CoMaps, you'll find some freshly updated maps that were quietly released for you yesterday!
https://www.comaps.app/news/2026-05-12/celebrating-the-first-comaps-birthday/
#OpenStreetMap #opensource #freeSoftware

2026-05-11 20:53:36 UTC

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@nprofile…hjjn still under active development, the latest development is here: https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/pulls/4200
So: No fixed timeline, but there's active work going on!

2026-05-11 12:05:48 UTC

Release 2026.05.06 is out on Codeberg, F-Droid, iOS, and soon on Google Play and brings a big new feature:
From this version onward, updating the map files of CoMaps is no longer tied to updating the app. Which means we can bring you fresh #openstreetMap based maps more often!
Read more about it on our website: https://www.comaps.app/news/2026-05-06/Release-2026.05.06-release-notes/
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2026-05-08 15:46:15 UTC

Making an app like CoMaps does not just mean developing new features. It also requires ongoing work to make sure we don't accumulate technical debt and stay future proof. On our blog, contributor Jean-Baptiste outlines what work we've already done!
Read it here: https://www.comaps.app/news/comaps-technical-changes/
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2026-05-05 13:02:31 UTC

On May 12, CoMaps is turning one year old and, to celebrate with our community, we'll hold a little virtual birthday party to which everyone is invited that day at 19:00 UTC!
We'll share a bit of how CoMaps as a community, project and app has been doing, but mostly want to give some space to get to know each other!
Find all the details here: https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/wiki/First-anniversary-celebrations
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2026-05-04 18:16:32 UTC

We are currently looking for more volunteer iOS developers. Could that be YOU? 🙂
To make sure the iOS version of CoMaps does not fall too much behind the Android version, we need more iOS contributors.
Which is why we'd love to onboard more iOS devs! If you're interested in contributing on that front, get in touch on Zulip, we're always eager to help people get started in contributing! Find us here: https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/src/branch/main/docs/CONTRIBUTING.md#team-messaging
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2026-04-30 21:36:04 UTC

Release 2026.04.23 is now out on all channels!
Beyond fresh maps from #OpenStreetMap data, the Android version now allows changing the app interface language and toggling between the next stop and final destination of your turn-by-turn navigation!
Full release notes are here: https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.04.23-19
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2026-04-21 13:26:13 UTC

The #OpenStreetMap community in the Baltics is putting together a State of the Map conference for the region, taking place in Riga on June 4th!
And if you are considering to attend and might be able to give a talk about CoMaps, let us know and we can help 🙂
https://2026.sotm-baltics.org/

2026-04-15 14:02:26 UTC

We have recently received a trust score by 9.6 out of 10 from "European & Open Source Alternatives", a website that wants to help people find trustworthy alternatives to Big Tech.
With that stellar rating, we are currently the top-rated alternative in the Maps category, side-by-side with our friends from #OpenStreetMap ❤️
Check out how that score was calculated for us, and other map alternatives here: https://european-alternatives.cloud/en/browse?category=maps
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2026-04-10 13:38:20 UTC

Version 2026.04.07 is already out on Codeberg, F-Droid, iOS and Flatpak -and soon on Google Play too!
The update includes #OpenStreetMap data from April 5, brings a refreshed outdoor map style, displays if organic options are available in stores/restaurants/…, and localized road shields for more countries.
All changes are here: https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.04.07-8
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2026-03-27 02:33:45 UTC

Release 2026.03.23 is now out in all channels. In addition to #OpenStreetMap data from March 21, it includes support for more sports types, four more Wikipedia languages and more. Full details here: https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.03.23-5
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2026-03-23 12:57:31 UTC

To allow all of our users to download offline maps reliably and quickly, we need servers in many different locations. Some of these servers are rented, thanks to the donations we get.
But some of them are also hardware donations, where we are allowed to use otherwise underused hardware! A big thanks go to Mathias Klein as well as the French OpenStreetMap chapter @nprofile…t930, who provide us with server capacities in Germany and France respectively!
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2026-03-08 12:55:52 UTC

On International Women's Day, we celebrate the women who contribute to CoMaps and OpenStreetMap, and also the women in our community who use CoMaps!
It's our goal to make CoMaps representative of the world that it serves. Do you have ideas for how we can improve our gender equality? Let us know!
#IWD2026

2026-03-01 12:22:25 UTC

Since the #39c3 in December, every first Sunday of the month has been a "Digital Independence Day" for trying out alternatives to dominant/big tech platforms.
If you're looking to explore alternatives to Google or Apple Maps, why not give CoMaps – or any of the other open source map-applications that are based on data from #OpenStreetMap – a try!
You can learn more about the #DIDay here: https://edri.org/our-work/didit-edri-members-spark-movement-for-alternatives-to-big-tech/
#DIDit
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2026-02-27 06:42:26 UTC

Release 2026.02.23 is out!
- Added Croatian, Italian, Dutch and Polish Wikipedia articles
- Enabled searching for letters äö
- Added tree rows and youth centres
- Android: Display an indicator and a notice about rerouting in navigation panel
- Android: Display opening hours in shifts instead of non-business hours
- iOS: Show multi-line titles in favorites lists screen
For more changes read the full release notes here: https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.02.23-9
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2026-02-09 12:01:34 UTC

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@nprofile…h6sh yes, I believe this is due to the fallback geolocating via the IP when everything else fails, while herewego likely just doesn't update the position when no sufficiently accurate geolocation can be found using satellites/wifis

2026-01-09 18:22:55 UTC

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@nprofile…vm0w you mean the Google Fused Location setting?

2025-12-30 16:18:52 UTC

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@nprofile…ustj Thanks for the suggestion, I've gone ahead and made an issue for discussing the implementation here: https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/3012 🙂

2025-10-01 00:39:52 UTC

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"If [Google's unilateral policy] were to be put into effect, developer registration decree will end the F-Droid project... as we know it today."
https://f-droid.org/2025/09/29/google-developer-registration-decree.html

2025-09-30 05:43:41 UTC

Celebrating 15 Years of F‑Droid!
September 29th marks the anniversary of the open‑source app repository we all love.
Why it matters: F‑Droid’s mission aligns well with CoMaps—both champion Free/Libre Open‑Source Software (FLOSS) and community‑driven innovation.
https://f-droid.org/en/2025/09/04/twif.html
Post from 2010: https://f-droid.org/en//2010/09/29/f-droid-is-here.html
Let’s keep building a freer tech ecosystem together!
#FDroid #OpenSource #FLOSS
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2025-09-05 07:05:33 UTC

CoMaps is now on IzzyOnDroid!
IzzyOnDroid is an Android store for Free & Open Source Software. The apps are free (as in „free beer“ and as in „free speech“) and Open Source.
Builds for IzzyOnDroid are directly from developers and signed by developers. This enables very fast publishing (whereas F-Droid re-builds apps from source).
There are several ways to install and update CoMaps via IzzyOnDroid:
https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/index/apk/app.comaps
#IzzyOnDroid #FOSS #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #FOSSCommunity #LibreApps
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2025-08-18 05:40:31 UTC

We’re thrilled that 179 amazing people have donated to support CoMaps! It is helping bring this project to life and make real impact.
As donations grow, we’ll be able to hire engineers and accelerate the development of new features.
Every donation, big or small, creates impact. Together, we can make CoMaps a powerful tool for everyone.
opencollective.com/comaps
liberapay.com/CoMaps
#TechForGood #OpenCollective #LiberaPay #community
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2025-08-13 06:35:21 UTC

CoMaps now has more than 7k subscribers across different social media platforms – today reaching 7,777. And the biggest growth is on open-source platforms:
Mastodon - distributed microblogging
Matrix - distributed group messaging
Lemmy - distributed discussion communities
Bluesky - microblogging
Pixelfed - Photos
SimpleX - private messaging
If you have not tried these, check them out!
#opensource #socialmedia #community
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2025-08-11 04:27:06 UTC

OpenStreetMap turns 21! Happy Birthday! CoMaps would not be possible without all the OSM people, the community is amazing!
https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OpenStreetMap_21st_Anniversary_Birthday_party
#OpenStreetMap #OSM #mapping #community
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2025-08-05 04:43:43 UTC

There are thousands of hiking trails in the world, which trail would you recommend to others?
#hiking #nature #community
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2025-08-02 17:53:50 UTC

Codeberg – the center for requests, code and feature discussions.
Out of 260,000 Codeberg projects, CoMaps is #7! And the CoMaps project is rising! If you would like to show your support to help it rise further, give CoMaps a star:
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps
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2025-07-30 00:22:08 UTC

Meet the people
One of the most exciting things about CoMaps is the amazing community behind it. We want to shine a spotlight on some of the incredible people who are already contributing to the project.
· gedankenstuecke: helps with website, operates German community room and decision-making structure.
· Flummic: Designed the CoMaps logo.
· metehan: Runs Weblate, and operator of the Turkish room.
· AlexeyNaumenko: a recruiter, published an article about CoMaps.
https://www.comaps.app/support/how-do-i-start-contributing/
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2025-07-25 06:44:27 UTC

A new release is available!
Features include: a link to Panoramax street photos (where photos available), improved contour lines, color improvements for many map features, and many more.
Full list of features:
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/2025.07.23-4-android
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2025-07-23 19:46:42 UTC

Big News!
CoMaps has hit 100,000 downloads!
As CoMaps doesn't track peoples’ data, we can't say for sure, however we believe that CoMaps has now exceeded 100k downloads!
A huge THANK YOU to all the incredible people who’ve supported us along the way! We’re just getting started, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
Looking forward to even more discoveries, connections, and collaborations!
#CoMaps #navigation #app #ThankYou #MappingTheWorld
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2025-07-21 03:45:53 UTC

CoMaps is powered by OpenStreetMap — the map created by people, for people.
Thousands of local contributors around the world help keep it accurate, up-to-date, and truly community-driven. A mountain trail, a new road, or a hidden café - chances are it was added by someone who knows the area best.
CoMaps builds on this rich, open data to bring you offline navigation— maps that work anywhere.
Thank you to everyone contributing to OpenStreetMap — you make CoMaps possible!
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2025-07-14 05:35:10 UTC

Introducing the CoMaps Logo!
We're proud to reveal the logo for CoMaps — designed and chosen by the community.
From maps to code to design, CoMaps is 100% community-powered — and this logo is no different. It’s a symbol of what we’re building together: free, open, and offline map navigation.
The winning logo was created by @nprofile…sznp. The initial round had 21 logos submitted, 6 finalists, followed by an iteration process of collaborated.
Thank you to everyone who shaped this milestone.
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2025-07-09 04:40:02 UTC

Choose the final CoMaps logo!
After dozens of ideas and tons of iteration in the community, we’re down to the final 6 logo designs — and your vote will help decide which one becomes the official face of CoMaps.
This isn’t just a design — it’s a symbol of open maps, privacy-respecting navigation, and a global community.
– Sign in to vote now, and be part of CoMaps history: https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/102
– Voting closes: July 11
Let’s build this together!
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2025-07-03 07:08:26 UTC

Exciting News!
We're thrilled to announce the release of CoMaps to Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and F-Droid!
CoMaps Highlights
· Offline Search and Route
· Saves battery
· Privacy-respecting
· Free and No Ads
What makes CoMaps special?
CoMaps is a community-driven open-source navigation app
- Open & Transparent
- Community Empowerment
- Free & Not-for-Profit
Download CoMaps Today:
Google Play Store
Apple App Store
F-Droid
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2025-06-29 02:01:05 UTC

Behind the Scenes - openness
Ever wondered how a community-driven project like CoMaps comes to life? It's all about collaboration, transparency, and a shared vision for a better future.
The code is open for everyone to see, and the process to create the app, is open. Whether you're a developer, designer, marketer, or just passionate about open-source, there's a place for you here!
Check out ways to participate: https://www.comaps.app/community/. Together, we can make navigation truly people-centric.
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2025-06-01 17:18:11 UTC

A first CoMaps release is out! 🎉
Powered by the community ❤️
For now as a downloadable apk only, get it at https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases
The release will be available on F-Droid @nprofile…jep7 soon :fdroid:
And we're working on Google Play and AppStore releases 🛠️

2025-05-12 12:55:25 UTC

✅ Community Name Vote ✅
The CoMaps name (community, collaborative, common, collective) - is provisional. We think it's a good one, but would like more people in the community to take part in choosing the final name together!
Please vote or suggest a name here: https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/34
People are already signing up to get involved and contribute to the project, and you can join too! Voting will conclude on the 20th of May.
In the next update, we'll announce the final project name!