OwnTracks APK v2.5.9 · Latest Version for Android
OwnTracks records and shares your location privately using your own MQTT or HTTP server. Build a location diary or share with family.
- Version
- 2.5.9
- Updated
- May 20, 2026
- Size
- 13 MB
- Requires
- Android 7.0+
- Developer
- OwnTracks
- Category
- Maps & Navigation
- License
- EPL-1.0
- Package
- org.owntracks.android
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What is OwnTracks?
OwnTracks is a location tracker that sends your position to a server you control instead of a company. You can keep a private location history or share positions with family and friends, and integrate with home automation systems.
Key Features
- Send location to your own MQTT or HTTP server
- Share location with friends and family
- Regions and geofence events
- Integrates with Home Assistant
- Battery-friendly reporting modes
Getting Started
Set up an OwnTracks Recorder or use Home Assistant, then enter the server details in the app.
Open Source and Privacy
OwnTracks is developed in the open by OwnTracks and released under the EPL-1.0 license. The code is hosted at github.com/owntracks/android, so anyone can check what the app does. The version on this page has no ads or tracking libraries flagged by F-Droid.
How to Install OwnTracks APK
- Tap Download and get the OwnTracks v2.5.9 APK (13 MB).
- Optional: compare the file’s SHA-256 checksum with the one on the download page.
- Open the file and allow your browser or file manager to install unknown apps if asked.
- Tap Install. Updates from the same source install over this one and keep your data, because they are signed with the same key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OwnTracks free?
Yes. OwnTracks is free and open-source software released under the EPL-1.0 license. It has no ads and no paid version is required to use it.
Is this OwnTracks APK safe?
The APK on this page is the original file published in the F-Droid repository, unmodified. Its SHA-256 checksum is listed on the download page so you can verify it, and the full source code is public.
What Android version does OwnTracks need?
OwnTracks v2.5.9 requires Android 7.0 or newer.
Where can I find the source code of OwnTracks?
The source code is available at https://github.com/owntracks/android. You can read it, report issues or contribute there.
