# Where Am I? - Locality info

> Get detailed information about your current locality

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bigdatacloud.whereami`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BigDataCloud.com
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 35,565
- **Rating:** 4.33 / 5 (132 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.26
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-27
- **First published:** 2019-10-08
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigdatacloud.whereami)
- **Website:** [https://www.bigdatacloud.com/](https://www.bigdatacloud.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bigdatacloud.com/privacy-and-cookie-policy](https://www.bigdatacloud.com/privacy-and-cookie-policy)

## Description

**Where Am I? - Locality info** is a powerful Chrome extension that offers detailed administrative boundary information for your current location in real-time. Utilizing a cutting-edge method, it provides responses with sub-millisecond speed, ensuring users receive locality data instantly.

The extension supports 147 languages, making it accessible worldwide. It integrates GPS data in various formats, such as Decimal and DMS, and links location details to relevant Wikipedia pages for deeper insights. Powered by BigDataCloud.com's API services, this tool is perfect for users seeking fast and comprehensive locality information directly from their browser.

## Rankings

- #344,895 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.bigdatacloud.whereami.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app for its detailed and accurate locality information, including precise location details and utilities like compass and maps, especially useful during travel and emergencies. However, multiple users report issues with the app not opening properly or crashing, often showing a blank screen with a loading indicator.

### Pros

- Provides very detailed location information including parish/ward details
- Includes essential county info, LAT/LON coordinates, and an accurate compass
- Helps users get locality information during travel
- Easy and convenient to use
- Has a fantastic map feature

### Cons

- App sometimes fails to open or crashes on startup
- Displays a blank screen with a loading indicator upon opening

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