Background geolocation
A Capacitor plugin for receiving continuous geolocation updates on iOS and Android, even when the app is in the background.
What is Background geolocation?
Background Geolocation is a Capacitor plugin that provides continuous geolocation updates for iOS and Android hybrid apps, even when the app is running in the background. It solves the problem of maintaining accurate location tracking for applications like fitness, logistics, or navigation without requiring the app to be active on screen. The plugin handles platform-specific requirements such as background notifications on Android and permission management.
Mobile developers building Capacitor-based hybrid apps that require persistent location tracking, such as fitness trackers, delivery services, ride-sharing apps, or field workforce tools.
Developers choose this plugin because it offers a unified, community-maintained solution for background geolocation across iOS and Android, abstracting complex native implementations while providing configurable options and reliable updates. It integrates seamlessly with Capacitor's ecosystem and includes TypeScript support.
Overview
A Capacitor plugin that sends you geolocation updates, even while the app is in the background.
Use Cases
Best For
- Building fitness or running apps that track routes in the background
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