# Colota - GPS Location Tracker

> Self-hosted GPS tracking with offline support, geofencing and native maps

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Colota](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Colota)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.Colota`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** mxd.codes
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,618
- **Version:** 1.16.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2026-02-16
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Colota)
- **Website:** [https://colota.app/](https://colota.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://colota.app/privacy-policy](https://colota.app/privacy-policy)

## Description

Colota is an open-source GPS tracking application that sends your location to your own server over HTTP(S). It works offline, supports geofencing, and doesn&#39;t share any data except with your configured backends.<br><br><b>Features</b><br><br><ul><br><li><b>Self-Hosted</b> - Works with Dawarich, GeoPulse, OwnTracks, PhoneTrack, Reitti, Traccar, Home Assistant, or any custom backend that accepts JSON over HTTP</li><br><li><b>Privacy First</b> - No analytics, no telemetry, no third-party SDKs. Licensed under AGPL-3.0</li><br><li><b>Tracking Profiles</b> - Create multiple GPS configurations that switch automatically based on charging, Android Auto, speed or stationary detection</li><br><li><b>Native Maps</b> - Smooth map rendering with MapLibre GL, speed-colored tracks, tappable point details and downloadable offline map packs</li><br><li><b>Location Inspector</b> - Browse recorded trips on an interactive map with per-point details, stats and elevation charts</li><br><li><b>Works Offline</b> - Locations are queued locally and synced when connectivity returns. Export as CSV, GeoJSON, GPX or KML</li><br><li><b>Reliable Tracking</b> - Foreground service with auto-start on boot, passive location listener and exponential backoff for failed syncs</li><br><li><b>Geofencing</b> - Define pause zones with per-zone WiFi pause, motionless detection, entry delay and notification settings</li><br><li><b>Flexible Sync</b> - Instant send, periodic batch sync, Wi-Fi only or fully offline mode</li><br><li><b>Auto-Export</b> - Schedule automatic background exports on a daily, weekly or monthly basis</li><br><li><b>Authentication</b> - Basic Auth, Bearer Token, or custom headers with AES-256-GCM encryption</li><br><li><b>Quick Setup</b> - Configure devices instantly via colota:// deep links, QR codes or home screen shortcuts</li><br><li><b>Configurable</b> - Custom field mapping, update intervals, distance filters, accuracy thresholds, unit system and time format</li><br><li><b>Data Management</b> - Database statistics, scheduled cleanup and full data export</li><br><li><b>Dark Mode</b> - Full dark and light theme support</li><br></ul><br><br>The FOSS variant uses Android&#39;s native LocationManager and has no Google Play Services dependency.

## Rankings

- #1,007,538 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.Colota.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Colota)