OwnTracks Frontend is an open-source web application designed to visualize location data collected via OwnTracks, a self-hosted location tracking service. It provides a user-friendly map interface that displays real-time and historical position reports from OwnTracks clients, allowing users to monitor the whereabouts of individuals or devices securely and privately. The frontend supports multiple users, customizable map layers, geofencing visualization, and timeline playback features, making it a versatile tool for personal or group location tracking without relying on third-party services.
Built with modern web technologies, OwnTracks Frontend integrates seamlessly with MQTT brokers to receive live location updates, ensuring smooth and efficient data rendering. Its emphasis on user privacy and control aligns with OwnTracks’ self-hosted philosophy, enabling users to maintain full ownership of their location data. The project is actively maintained on GitHub, where the source code, setup instructions, and feature documentation are available to help users deploy and customize their own instance of the frontend.