iOS and Android betas are available at beta.omaps.org
- Conditional speed limits for routing
- Split Tanzania into smaller regions
- Tree rows, leather shops, religion-related shops
- [Android only] Fixed previous Beta issues, redesigned search screen
And more!
Book the date: on March 4th, 2026, 20:00 CET/2PM EST, Organic Maps is presenting at Open Transport Meetup with the topic "GTFS + OpenStreetMap + Organic Maps = Public Transport for everyone." github.com/transportkol...
In English. Wir lernen Deutsch :)
Join Organic Maps and other interesting people/projects at Parallel Society UnConference in Lisbon on March 6-8 ps.logos.co
Book the date: on March 4th, 2026, 20:00 CET/2PM EST, Organic Maps is presenting at Open Transport Meetup with the topic "GTFS + OpenStreetMap + Organic Maps = Public Transport for everyone." github.com/transportkol...
Zip lines in Organic Maps
Thanks to our contributors, Friday is a good time to update Organic Maps!
- Get the update at get.omaps.org
- Read detailed announcement: organicmaps.app/news/2026-02...
- Prepare your area for actual public transport schedules in Organic Maps: gtfs-osm-matcher.organicmaps.app
New search UI on Android in Organic Maps
New Organic Maps beta:
- iOS testflight.apple.com/join/lrKCl08I
- Android appdistribution.firebase.dev/i/f3e918f9ab...
- NEW Search Interface on Android
- OpenStreetMap data as of Feb 8
- MSL elevation on Android 14+
- Routing: fixed average speed estimation and bicycle access for some roads
How to zoom in or zoom out with one hand in Organic Maps:
1. Tap quickly twice anywhere on the map, but don't lift up a finger after the 2nd tap.
2. Move your finger up or down to zoom in or zoom out.
Long Tap gesture: shows or hides the interface.
Bus stops in Germany that are present in GTFS, but not present in OpenStreetMap.org
If you are interested in public transport schedules in your city, please let us know about feeds for your place/country gtfs-osm-matcher.organicmaps.app and help to add/correct stops in OpenStreetMap.org
Navigation Top chart in the US AppStore
Organic Maps is in top 5 free Navigation apps in the US AppStore.
Navigation over an imported track is not ready yet. You may try to build a new route on top of the displayed track, and add necessary stops as a temporary workaround.
Landscape UI in Organic Maps, showing expandable Opening Hours
Time to update Organic Maps! Faster cross-country and cross-region routes, fresh OSM map data, and many bug fixes for Android in the second app update in 2026.
Read more on our website: organicmaps.app/news/2026-01...
With love,
The Organic Maps Team
What's your thought on computing self-sovereignty?
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Higher contrast dark map style in Organic Maps
Thinner metro lines in Organic Maps
Capacity in search results
Capacity in search results
Higher-contrast dark theme colors, parking, rental, and charging capacity, and more in the January 2026 release: organicmaps.app/news/2026-01...
GSoC and Organic Maps logos
Organic Maps is participating in the 2026 Google Summer of Code (GSoC) program. If you are interested in joining, check some project ideas here github.com/organicmaps/... or offer yours. Candidates with already merged pull requests will have more chances to be accepted ;-)
ebike chargers capacity in Organic Maps search results
Bicycle rentals capacity in Organic Maps search results
Motorcycle parking capacity in Organic Maps search results
More vivid colors in Dark theme, capacity and levels in search results, OpenStreetMap.org map data as of January 4, 2026, fresh Wiki, and UK/US postal codes data, and other bugfixes in Organic Maps iOS and Android beta at beta.omaps.org
Organic Maps 2025 2026 logo image
Happy New Year 2026!
As 2025 comes to an end, we’d like to look back on the year, reflect on our achievements, and share a few insights with you. Read the detailed post on our website: organicmaps.app/news/2025-12...
Everyone would love to see personal preferences popped up, instead of some ads )
It is feasible to provide a better open-source, privacy-focused alternative to Google Maps if we receive enough donations and community support. This is one of our goals, alongside helping users understand and contribute to OpenStreetMap for everyone’s benefit. www.makeuseof.com/wanted-to-lo...
iOS 15 route planning screen in Organic Maps
Minor hotfix for iOS 15 (where routing mode buttons were not visible) is available in the App Store: apps.apple.com/app/organic-...
Christmas Tree in Organic Maps
Christmas Market in Organic Maps
Search for Christmas features in Organic Maps
Less prominent nature reserves in Organic Maps
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Organic Maps team. Looking for holiday spirit? Search for `Christmas Market` or `Christmas Tree` to see them on the map. If nothing appears in your area, please add the missing features on OpenStreetMap.org
organicmaps.app/news/2025-12...
Android phone with open-source apps, including Organic Maps
Open-source alternatives to Google apps on Android: www.makeuseof.com/open-source-...
Mt Fiji - in-place editing of bookmark name in Organic Maps
Wikipedia article in Turkish
Organic Maps settings
Wikipedia article in Chinese
New release highlights:
- Wikipedia articles in Turkish, Japanese, and Chinese
- A setting to turn on/off purple downloaded regions
- OSM data as of November 23, 2025
- Liquid Glass support on iOS
... and more: organicmaps.app/news/2025-11...
Privacy-focused Proton again runs a fundraiser for privacy-focused projects. Vote for Organic Maps! proton.me/blog/lifetim...
Questions to Organic Maps users
Lakes and Nature Reserves on the World Map in Organic Maps
Downloaded regions are highlighted in Organic Maps
NEW RELEASE:
- Highlighted downloaded regions on the World map
- See and search for nature reserves, national parks, protected areas, Aboriginal lands, danger areas, and lakes on the World map starting at zoom level 8
- Routing supports road closure times
...and more: organicmaps.app/news/2025-11...
Google is baking Gemini into Maps. Would you switch to the fast, privacy- and battery-friendly Organic Maps? What’s stopping you from switching?
techcrunch.com/2025/11/05/g...
A screenshot from the video describing Organic Maps
Linus Tech Tips experiment of using GrapheneOS youtu.be/gDR6V5OdnYg?...
Downloaded countries are highlighted on the World map
National parks and other important places visible on the World map
Downloaded regions, nature reserves, national parks, protected areas, Aboriginal lands, danger areas, and lakes on the World map, conditional access for routing, new map data, and more in the latest beta! omaps.app/beta
The article recommends a privacy-friendly solution for common tasks, including Organic Maps. Which app are you using for secure notes and passwords on all platforms (including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, browser)?
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