Hey, it's been a minute.

Dawarich is still your favorite FOSS, self-hostable alternative to Google Timeline. Since the last update, a lot has shipped: better maps, public sharing, flight history, a redesigned trip experience, mobile app updates, safer imports, and a small detour into changelogs, roadmaps, and posters.

GitHub: github.com/Freika/dawarich
Website: dawarich.app

Guess what, in the last post I totally forgot it's Dawarich's second birthday!

Ah yes: Dawarich is your favorite FOSS selfhostable alternative to Google Timeline. Now with an actual proper timeline!

Github: https://github.com/Freika/dawarich

Website: https://dawarich.app/

Funny cat: https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/funny-cat.jpeg?w=1920&ssl=1

Yeah, Dawarich started mid-March 2024, so happy birthday to us!

Long time no see huh? I mean the last update was about a month ago, but I couldn't wait till summer to share new exciting stuff that we built into Dawarich in last four weeks.

As always, Dawarich is your favorite free open-source self-hostable alternative to Google Timeline. Now with the official apps for both iOS and Android.

Github: https://github.com/Freika/dawarich

Website: https://dawarich.app/

So! More screenshots than text this time.

So you've exported your Google Timeline data. Maybe you heard about the shutdown and panic-downloaded everything. Maybe you just wanted to see what Google knows about you. Either way, you now have a ZIP file sitting on your desktop, and you're staring at a bunch of JSON thinking "what am I looking at?"

I maintain Dawarich, which imports all of these formats, so I've spent more time than I'd like reading Google's location JSON. Here's everything I know about what's inside your export — every field, every quirk, every format Google has shipped over the years.

Google Timeline is, for most practical purposes, dead. The web version is gone, the data lives on your phone now, and people are still discovering that years of their location history vanished in the transition. If you're reading this, you probably already know all that.

So what are the actual options in 2026? I went through the most popular alternatives, ranked them by how well they replace what Google Timeline used to do, and tried to be honest about the trade-offs — including the ones that apply to my own project.

Well haha, it's 1.3.1 at this point, but hey, it's first major release after 2 years in development!

In case you don't know what Dawarich is, it's your favorite free open-source self-hostable alternative to Google Timeline and your memory's best friend.

Github: https://github.com/Freika/dawarich

Website: https://dawarich.app/

Hello there, good people, Evgenii from Dawarich here! In this post, I'm going to share some overview of the past year, how it went for the project, and what we have planned for you this year.

As usual, Dawarich is your favorite alternative to Google Timeline, free, open-source, and self-hostable. And available as a subscription-based product for those who don't want to self-host, but that's a whole different story.

Github Repo: https://github.com/Freika/dawarich

Website: https://dawarich.app/

At its core, a hidden GPS tracker is a tiny device that silently reports a vehicle's location, completely unknown to the driver. These gadgets are built to be stealthy, using satellite signals to figure out where they are and then, usually, a cell network to phone that information home to someone's computer or smartphone.

There's something magical about a good walk. Whether you're exploring new city streets on a trip, hitting a familiar local trail, or simply trying to get your daily steps in, the right tool can turn a simple stroll into a memorable adventure. But with countless options out there, finding the perfect app for mapping walks can feel like a journey in itself. It's a crowded space where every app seems to promise the world, but they all serve very different purposes.

Some are built for hardcore athletes chasing personal bests, while others are designed for backcountry hikers who need detailed offline topographic maps. A few are social platforms for sharing your routes with a community, and a select group focuses on quietly and privately journaling your life's path without broadcasting your location to the world. It’s easy to get stuck here, downloading three or four apps before landing on one that actually fits your needs.

This guide is here to cut through that noise. We're going to dive into 12 of the best apps available, breaking down what they do best, who they're for, and any potential drawbacks you should know about. Think of this as a practical, straightforward comparison to help you find the app that matches your walking style. We'll look at everything from social fitness giants like Strava to powerful navigation tools like Gaia GPS and privacy-first journaling apps like Dawarich.

Each review will include key feature summaries, pros and cons, pricing notes, and clear screenshots so you know what you're getting into. My goal is to give you all the information you need to make a confident choice, so you can spend less time searching in the app store and more time enjoying your walk. Let's get started.

Ever wonder where all that location data your phone collects actually goes? A location history visualizer takes that raw, boring stream of GPS coordinates and turns it into a vivid, interactive story of your life's travels.

Instead of a spreadsheet of numbers, you get a personal map showing every path you’ve taken and every place you’ve spent your time. I've found it's a fascinating way to truly see your journeys, from the daily grind to that unforgettable road trip.