Who is Location Share for?

Location Share is an open-source project built for android users who want to share their location securely.

Is Location Share free?

Yes — Location Share is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.

What platforms does Location Share run on?

Location Share runs on the web and Android.

Is Location Share still maintained?

Activity appears to have slowed — PulseGate's most recent liveness signals classify this listing as stale.

What projects are similar to Location Share?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Location Share, LocalShare, and ToLoShare.

Who makes Location Share?

Location Share is developed by pR0Ps.

When did Location Share launch?

Location Share first shipped in 2015.

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Location Share

Name: Location Share
Author: pR0Ps

f-droid.orgTravel, maps & navigation

Location Share is a simple open-source Android application that enables users to share their current location through SMS, email, or any compatible app. It does not require an account, avoids background tracking, and only shares your location when you choose to. Ideal for privacy-conscious users who need a straightforward way to communicate their whereabouts.

Open SourceGPL-3.0WebAndroid

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86stars

40forks

5features

2015since

Overview

5 features

In the Travel, maps & navigation space, Location Share takes a focused approach. Easily sharing your current location with others without background tracking or account setup. It is built as an open-source project for android users who want to share their location securely. The project is open source (GPL-3.0). Location Share is available on the web and Android.

It is developed by pR0Ps, and it first shipped in 2015. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 86 stars. Key capabilities include location sharing, no account required, and manual sharing. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

Location sharing
No account required
Manual sharing
Map view
Clipboard copy

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserAndroid

Trust & compliance

License

GPL-3.0

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 86Multi-languageStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed29 Jun · 07:40 UTC
Listing verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about Location Share

What does Location Share do?: Easily sharing your current location with others without background tracking or account setup. It is catalogued under Travel, maps & navigation on PulseGate.
Who is Location Share for?: Location Share is an open-source project built for android users who want to share their location securely.
Is Location Share free?: Yes — Location Share is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does Location Share run on?: Location Share runs on the web and Android.
Is Location Share still maintained?: Activity appears to have slowed — PulseGate's most recent liveness signals classify this listing as stale.
What projects are similar to Location Share?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Location Share, LocalShare, and ToLoShare.Location Share LocalShare ToLoShare
Who makes Location Share?: Location Share is developed by pR0Ps.
When did Location Share launch?: Location Share first shipped in 2015.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Mobile · Web
Open source: Yes · ★ 86
License: GPL-3.0
First seen: 29 Jun 2026
Activity: 🟡 Stale
Built for: Android users who want to share their location securely
Model: Open source
Solves: Easily sharing your current location with others without background tracking or account setup.

Registered as

GitHub: pR0Ps/LocationShare
Google Play: ca.cmetcalfe.locationshare

Developer

pR0Ps

Team

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 86
Forks: 40
Open issues: 5
Last commit: 20 Jul 2023
Commits 90d: 0
Contributors: 8
Authorship: Team
Default branch: master
Latest release: v1.4.2 · 31 Mar 2022

Index record

Identity confidence: High · 85.5
Indexed: 29 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Dead
Activity: Stale
First seen: Jun 2026
Last seen: 29 Jun 2026

Identity audit (11)

Slug: location-share-f-droid-free-and-open-source-android-app-re-f-droid-org
Lifecycle last checked: 17 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 29 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Canonical URL: https://f-droid.org/packages/ca.cmetcalfe.locationshare

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