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CoMaps@comaps· 4d

Are you attending State of the Map in Paris at the end of August? Some of us will be there as well and we'd love to organize a small meet-up with folks! It could be over a beverage/meal. Join our 'cafe' chat room so we can plan codeberg.org/comaps#keep-... #sotm2026 #openstreetMap

CoMaps@comaps· 6d

New maps with #OpenStreetMap data from August 3 are now available for download. Press "check for updates" in the map download screen to see them!

a share pic showing reading "New maps from August 3 press check for updates" with a map screenshot of a National park in Cabo Verde and the check update interface

CoMaps@comaps· 11d

CoMaps has been featured in the "Open Source Spotlight" newsletter of the German c't magazine. In addition to exploring the app, they spoke with our contributor @gedankenstuecke.scholar.social.ap.brid.gy about the project. You can read it online here: infoservice.heise.de/ct-opensourc...

CoMaps@comaps· 12d

New maps with #OpenStreetMap data from July 28th are out now. Press "check for updates" in the map download screen to see them! If you're getting CoMaps via Google Play: Make sure you're already on release 2026.07.16 that only came out there yesterday!

A share-pic showing a small map of rivers and canals in southern vietnam and a "update maps" screenshot, text reads: "new maps from July 28st. press check for updates"

CoMaps@comaps· 13d

After Google Play took it's time, release 2026.07.16 is finally out on all platforms. Among other things, it includes lane guidance on iOS/CarPlay, a route preview screen and many more. See codeberg.org/comaps/comap... for the full list of changes!

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CoMaps@comaps· 13d

Merci to the folks at Framasfot for making Framastart, which lists ethical and accessible digital tools. And we made it on their list of suggested smartphone apps! 🗺️ You can explore more alternatives on their website: framastart.org

a sharepic reading "framastart lists ethical app alternatives - including us!" with a digital illustration of a smartphone showing a video/music player interface with a happy octopus on the screen

CoMaps@comaps· 19d

New maps with #OpenStreetMap data from July 21st data are out. Press "check for updates" in the map download screen to see them!

A share-pic showing a small map of Saint Malo and a "update maps" screenshot, text reads: "new maps from July 21st. press check for updates"

CoMaps@comaps· 20d

By the number of edits made, CoMaps was the 15th most used #OpenStreetMap editor in June. It might not sound like a lot, but makes us the #1 OSM editor that is not only an editor but a full map/nav app! We always want to be a good citizen of the larger OSM ecosystem & you're all helping with that

a share pic that shows a yellow line going up, with 'editing OSM with CoMaps - thanks for contributing' next to it

CoMaps@comaps· Jul 9

New maps are available - with #OpenStreetMap data from July 8. Click "check for updates" in the map download screen to get ready to update!

CoMaps@comaps· Jul 2

New maps with #OpenStreetMap data from yesterday are out. Click "check for updates" in the app and start downloading them!

a sharepic showing the 'check updates' interface next to the text "new maps from july 1 - press check for updates"

CoMaps@comaps· Jun 25

Out now: New maps with #OpenStreetMap data from June 24! Press *check for updates* on the map download screen to get started!

a screenshot showing the map download screen with new maps available

CoMaps@comaps· Jun 18

We wish everyone a happy pride month! To celebrate, one of our contributors designed this pride CoMaps logo. If you want to get some CoMaps merch with it, you can get it here: comaps-merch.redbubble.com (or make your own codeberg.org/comaps/commu...) Note: We don't take any commission on redbubble🙂

CoMaps@comaps· May 11

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, you updating the map files of CoMaps is not tied to updating the app any longer, it means we can bring you fresh maps more often. More: www.comaps.app/news/2026-05...

a sharepic reading "new release 2026.05.06" with a screenshot of the map updater view saying "update your maps without updating the comaps app - get fresh maps more often"

CoMaps@comaps· May 5

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! Find all the details here: codeberg.org/comaps/comap...

a group of people sitting together for a picnic on the top of a boulder/mountain overlooking a lake and mountains in the distance, while the sun is about to set. Next to it the text "our first birthday is coming up. join us to celebrate on may 12"

CoMaps@comaps· May 4

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 we're always eager to help people get started: codeberg.org/comaps/comap...

A share pic saying "join us: develop CoMaps for iOS" next to a picture of a phone saying "hello"

CoMaps@comaps· Apr 30

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 & toggling between the next stop and final destination of your turn-by-turn navigation! Full release notes here: codeberg.org/comaps/comap...

A sharepic with screenshots showing the app interface language selector and the next stop/destination navigation details

CoMaps@comaps· Apr 27

Did you know that you can use CoMaps to explore the world or plan your next trip on a bigger screen if you have a device with Samsung DeX? Allows you to turn your phone into a desktop: browse maps, discover interesting places, & plan future road trips with a full-screen setup & split-screen support.

a sharepic reading "CoMaps & Samsung Dex" with a split-screen screenshot showing CoMaps and a webbrowser at the same time

CoMaps@comaps· Apr 15

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. Check out how that score was calculated and how we compare here: european-alternatives.cloud/en/browse?ca...

CoMaps@comaps· Apr 13

CoMaps will join tomorrow's edition of @hotosm.org's monthly "Open Technology & Innovation" call, to chat a bit about what CoMaps is, our history and also how recent features like the custom map hosting might be relevant for humanitarian use. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

the logos of HOT and CoMaps, with the text "HOT open tech. Join: Tuesday, 14th of April - 18:00 UTC

CoMaps@comaps· Apr 10

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, a refreshed outdoor style, displays for organic options, and more road shields All changes are here: codeberg.org/comaps/comap...

a sharepic reading "new release 2026.04.07" and two screenshots: one showing the updated map style, reading "more prominent roads with contrast borders" and one showing the different road shields with the text "road shields in argentina, bolivia, uruguay"

CoMaps@comaps· Mar 27

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: codeberg.org/comaps/comap...

a sharepic reading "new release 2026.03.23" and two screenshots symbolising the new POI types (Boules and Four Square) and new Wikipedia languages (Czech, Thai, Turkish and Ukrainian)

CoMaps@comaps· Mar 23

For fast and reliable map downloads, we need servers in many different locations. Some servers are rented, but some of them are also hardware donations! A big thanks go to Mathias Klein as well as the French OpenStreetMap chapter, providing us server capacities in Germany and France respectively!

a sharepic reading "a big thank you to our hardware donors" next to an image of a switch full of cables

CoMaps@comaps· Mar 14

Release 2026.03.09 is out. It brings many improvements, including displaying the amounts charged for using facilities, displaying populations of cities and towns, and on Android support for Type 1 Combo EV chargers. See the full list of changes here: codeberg.org/comaps/comap...

a sharepic reading "New release 2026.03.09" alongside two screenshots showing features, saying "Android: Support for Type 1 combo charger" and "Display amount charged for facility use"

CoMaps@comaps· Mar 13

Together, Javi – a FOSS advocate and Linux hacker – and his partner Rebecca are bikepacking (and hacking) around the world. On our blog they talk about their adventure and how they use CoMaps to always find their way thanks to #openstreetmap-based offline maps! www.comaps.app/news/2026-02...

a photo of javi and rebecca with their bikes under a sign in a desertic environment. below the text "bikepacking & hacking around the world"

CoMaps@comaps· Mar 1

Since the #39c3, every 1st Sunday/month has been a "Digital Independence Day" for trying alternatives to big tech. Looking to explore alternatives to Google/Apple Maps? Try CoMaps – or one of the other #OpenStreetMap ones! You can learn more about the #DIDay here: edri.org/our-work/did... #DIDit

a sharepic showing a black and white photo of a broken chain, with the text comaps @ #didit digital independence day overlayed next to a colorful CoMaps screenshots showing robben island (one of the locations suggested in a former social media campaign for places that would make good screenshots)

CoMaps@comaps· Feb 28

Release 2026.02.23 is out! - Added HR, IT, NL and PL Wikipedia articles - Searching for letters äö - Android: rerouting-notice in navigation panel - Android: Display opening hours in shifts - iOS: Show multi-line titles in favorites lists screen Full release notes: codeberg.org/comaps/comap...

a sharepic showing screenshots of the rerouting and language editions

CoMaps@comaps· Feb 21

Since 1999, February 21 is UNESCO's International Mother Language Day, promoting multilingualism! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna... Why not celebrate Mother Language Day by adding some translations and grow that number? translate.codeberg.org/projects/com...

CoMaps@comaps· Feb 11

Release 2026.02.09 is out! Beyond fresh #OpenstreetMap data, you can search for æøå, disable display of speed limits on Android, and in Apple Car Play/Android Auto, 3D buildings are disabled to improve legibility For more changes read the full release notes here: codeberg.org/comaps/comap...

a sharepic with two screenshots demonstrating the disabling of speed limits and the improved search

CoMaps@comaps· Feb 6

For our social media posts, release notes etc. we need CoMaps map screenshots. And to reflect our community a bit better, we'd love to showcase places that YOU think would make a great feature image. Send us a link (via osm.org or he CoMaps share function), and we'll try to feature those places.

A sharepic reading "Your favorite map locations" with a CoMaps screenshot with an overlayed question mark on it

CoMaps@comaps· Feb 4

If you're looking for a map & navigation app on your Linux Desktop: You can now also find CoMaps on Flathub! flathub.org/apps/app.com...