# Paragliding Map

> See where you can fly right now. Worldwide!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.paraglidingmap`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Paragliding Map
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 149,761
- **Rating:** 4.22 / 5 (1,692 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.10.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-08
- **First published:** 2010-11-28
- **Publisher country:** NZ
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.paraglidingmap)
- **Website:** [https://www.ParaglidingMap.com](https://www.paraglidingmap.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.paraglidingmap.com/TermsAndConditions.aspx#privacy-policy](http://www.paraglidingmap.com/TermsAndConditions.aspx#privacy-policy)

## Description

Paragliding Map is the world's leading free-flight app, offering paragliding enthusiasts access to over 15,000 launch sites and 7,500 landings worldwide. It integrates live weather forecasts from top providers like Meteoblue and Windy, along with real-time data from thousands of weather stations and webcams to help pilots determine the best flying conditions.

Featuring airspace and NOTAM information, valley wind directions, wind animations, and multiple filter options for different flying styles, this extension prioritizes safety and convenience. Additional tools include 3D views, hike & fly trails, navigation directions, and SOS messaging. With automatic translations and favorites saving, Paragliding Map is the ultimate tool for free-flight planning, free from ads when in-app purchases are made.

## Rankings

- #183,930 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS_PRIVILEGED`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.paraglidingmap.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.paraglidingmap.permission.BackgroundHandlerActivity`
- `com.paraglidingmap.permission.PushHandlerActivity`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

The Paragliding Map app is highly praised for ease of use and a wealth of site/weather data, plus strong developer support and crowd-sourced contributions. However, multiple reviews cite a very high subscription cost, billing headaches, unreliable weather data, outdated site information, and ongoing performance issues, creating a tension between its value as a planning tool and reliability concerns.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive interface.
- Provides rich, practical information about paragliding sites, wind, weather, and flyability.
- Crowd-sourced data with active developer support (Craig) and strong community involvement.
- Excellent for discovering new sites and planning flights; widely used as a go-to tool for travel.

### Cons

- Very expensive subscription and recurring billing concerns (perceived poor value).
- Weather/forecast data and take-off weather information are often unreliable or inaccurate.
- Site data and webcams are not consistently updated, leading to outdated or mismatched information.
- Performance and reliability issues in the app (slow loads, crashes, or failing to start).

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