Google Maps: Find a person's location by phone number
If you're in a new city and meet someone but can't find your way, a navigation app can fix the problem. Google Maps is perhaps the most popular navigation app in the world, both on PC and mobile. It's fast, accurate and covers almost 98% of the world. Let's see how to track someone's location using Google Maps.
Can you track a phone number on Google Maps?
You can use Google Maps to track a person's location using their phone number, as long as that person has shared their location with you. You need this person's special permission to track their whereabouts, otherwise the feature will not work.
To turn on location sharing, start Maps, tap your profile picture, and select Location sharing. Then click the Share location button and select the person you want to share your location with.
Google Maps location sharing
How to find the location of a person with his mobile number on Google Maps?
Launch Google Maps, tap your profile picture, and select Share my location. People who share their location with you are listed at the bottom of the screen. If you see a map icon next to their name, it means they've shared their location with you.
Google Maps location tracking
Simply select the relevant contact to track their location based on their phone number.
What about third party apps?
There are many third-party apps that you can use to track someone by their phone number. Many of them also have a stealth mode option. The person chasing you won't even know that you are watching their footsteps. Note, however, that using such applications without the permission of the other person is illegal. On top of that, spying on someone also means that you are violating the other person's right to privacy and it is simply unethical, outright.
Conclusion
Google Maps has a handy built-in function that allows you to share your location with other users. Likewise, you can use this option to track a person's location based on their phone number. The key to location sharing and tracking in Google Maps is authorization. You need the other person's permission to track their location. Did this guide answer all of your questions? Let us know in the comments below.
