# Family Tracker

> Parental monitoring app - Keep your children safe

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fibercode.familytracker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fibercode
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 44,886
- **Rating:** 3.04 / 5 (649 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2010-12-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 3.91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fibercode.familytracker)
- **Website:** [http://myfamilytracker.com](http://myfamilytracker.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://myfamilytracker.com/privacy-policy.php](https://myfamilytracker.com/privacy-policy.php)

## Description

**Family Tracker** is a comprehensive parental monitoring Chrome extension designed to help keep your children safe by allowing you to view their real-time location on a single map. Utilizing GPS, cell tower triangulation, and Wi-Fi, the app ensures a reliable and accurate location service worldwide. Key features include multi-device support under one purchase, minimal battery impact, and a web interface to monitor from any computer.

Optional Pro features enhance functionality with access to historical location data (breadcrumbs), geofencing alerts, and the ability to export location history into GPX and KML formats. Consent and transparency are prioritized; the app requires explicit permission from those tracked and remains visible on their devices. Family Tracker uses push notifications for efficient free communication across borders, making it a secure and flexible solution for family safety.

## Rankings

- #313,276 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.fibercode.familytracker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.fibercode.familytracker.SHOW_NOTIFICATION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

While Family Tracker offers useful location tracking with low battery use and helpful geofence features, many users experience inconsistent location updates, especially on newer Android versions and certain phones. Several have issues with subscription management and poor customer support, leading to frustration with paid features. Despite some positive reviews praising functionality and responsiveness, frequent failures in tracking accuracy and app responsiveness diminish overall reliability.

### Pros

- App is useful for tracking family members' locations and provides peace of mind.
- Low battery consumption compared to other tracking apps.
- Ability to set geofences and receive notifications when family members arrive or leave certain locations.
- Developers have been responsive to some user issues in the past.
- Provides more functionality compared to similar apps.

### Cons

- The app often fails to update or provide accurate location information, especially on newer Android versions (v10 onward) and certain devices like Samsung S22 and A12.
- Location pings are inconsistent or unresponsive, making real-time tracking unreliable.
- Subscription and pro features have issues such as unexpected expiration, failure to activate benefits, and poor customer support for paid users.
- Some users report the app is not intuitive or easy to use and lacks ongoing maintenance and technical support.
- Stealth pinging and tracking of iPhones is unreliable and often outdated.

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