Maps

The GMaps WV repository describes a restricted WebView for accessing Google Maps.

github.com/woheller69/maps
Maps homepage screenshot

About Maps

GMaps WV is an open-source Android app that wraps Google Maps in a restricted WebView. It is forked from an archived repository and is described as a way to use Google Maps while limiting device exposure. The app clears private data on close, blocks access to Google trackers and other third-party resources, restricts all network requests to HTTPS, and allows users to toggle location permission.

Limitations include no navigation, only a turn-by-turn direction list. WebRTC is not blocked because of WebView limitations, and the cache is not cleared for resource and data reasons; the project notes this could allow tracking without other data such as cookies. The project also states that after Google's 2026/2027 requirement for developers on certified Android devices to submit personal identity details to Google, the app will no longer work on certified Android devices because the developers do not agree to the requirement.

Key features

  • Restricted WebView wrapper for using Google Maps on Android
  • Clears private data when the app is closed
  • Blocks access to Google trackers and other third-party resources
  • Restricts all network requests to HTTPS
  • Allows toggling of location permission
  • Shares location to other map apps
Best for: Android users who want to access Google Maps through a restricted WebView and can accept no navigation and eventual loss of support on certified Android devices.
Good for
  • Clears private data on close
  • Blocks Google trackers and other third-party resources
  • Restricts all network requests to HTTPS
Watch out for
  • Navigation is not available; only a turn-by-turn direction list
  • WebRTC isn't blocked due to WebView limitations
  • Cache isn't cleared and could allow tracking without other data such as cookies

Maps at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Maps FAQ

Does GMaps WV provide navigation?
No. Navigation is not available; it provides only a turn-by-turn direction list.
Will GMaps WV work on certified Android devices after 2026/2027?
The project states it will no longer work on certified Android devices after that time because the developers do not agree to Google's requirement to submit personal identity details directly to Google.
Is WebRTC blocked?
No. WebRTC isn't blocked due to WebView limitations.
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