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According to an article published by the BBC, a mom who always tracks her child’s location with the child-tracking apps expressed, “I like this subtle part of, ‘he’s safe, and I don’t need to pester him’.”
If you are also a worrywart parent like this mom, chances are you might be looking for the answer to – how to track phone numbers on Google Maps.
Worry not, as I’m going to reveal whether it’s even possible to track the phone number on Google Maps, and if yes, then how. I’ve also listed some third-party mobile tracking apps to keep your kids in check.
So, let’s get down to business!
How to track a phone number on Google Maps? – @AdbeatSpy on X
Quick Answer:
You can’t track someone’s location using their phone number on Google Maps unless they share their location with you.
To request location access on Google Maps:
Go to Google Maps >> tap Profile icon >> Location Sharing >> Share Location >> Select duration and contact >> Share.
Yes, it’s possible to track phone numbers using Google Maps, but only under certain conditions:
If you fail to meet the above-listed conditions, you won’t be able to access the exact phone number location.
Privacy Concerns:
Regardless of what you want to achieve with tracking someone, always keep in mind to ask for necessary permissions before tracking anyone.
A location-tracking app like Google Maps indeed offers a multitude of benefits. However, from my POV as a parent, I think it can be most useful to take a whiff of life-threatening situations.
The news covered by NBC News and Today is witness to this: ‘where a mother rescued her abducted teen using Find My iPhone’ and ‘A mom saved her teen’s life from an accident using the iPhone tracking apps.’
Apart from that, if your kids have accidentally lost their device or forgotten it somewhere, you can locate it using the registered number on the phone. You can also monitor your kids and family’s activities to ensure their safety.
If you are skeptical of your employees slacking off in the office (most bosses feel the same), then you can use the tracking app to keep tabs on their activities.
Tracking the phone number on Google Maps is rather easy, as long as you have a stable internet connection and consent from the person you wish to track.
For that, first, you need to request location access:
If you find this process bothersome, just ask the other party to share their location manually.
A survey by The Wall Street Journal revealed a shocking statement: “Teens want parents to track their phones and monitor their every move.”
It was like a culture shock to me, as I always thought the kids were strongly against the idea of something like tracking apps that would certainly invade their privacy.
Now that kids are in favor of these apps, why not hop on the bandwagon and get some functional tracking apps? Here, I’ve brought a list of the 5 best mobile number trackers with Google Maps. So, let’s take a look!
Phone Tracker by Number is a GPS-tracking app where you can locate your kid’s location by simply entering the phone number. It is free to install on both Android and iPhone devices.
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The Mobile Number Locator lets you track any device or phone number you wish to. It allows you to view detailed information on network operators, user details, local area codes, etc.
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Another location-sharing app, Life360, allows you to track the whereabouts of your kids. Just create a circle of friends you wish to locate, and you can easily monitor their location.
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The Mobile Number Location app offers a live location for every mobile number or device connected to your phone number. It is the perfect app to find stolen devices or track your kid’s location.
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Find My Kids is a GPS tracker and locator that offers real-time location information and lets you ensure your kids’ and family’s safety.
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In my opinion, the best phone number tracking app would be Phone Tracker by Number, as it is easy to set up, free to install, and works on both iOS and Android devices.
Although GenZ kids seem to be dumping Google, a large part of GenZ and millennial parents still trust Google Maps with their kids’ security, as it lets them be sneaky and track their kids without notifying them.
However, if you are looking for more control over location tracking, you can install third-party mobile tracker apps (only when your kids agree). Or if you want kid-specific controls in the tracking app, I recommend you install parental control apps, like mSpy or Norton Family.
No, you can’t track phone number’s location on Google Maps unless the user has shared their location with you.
To track someone’s phone number on Google Maps, you need to request location access from the other person. For that:
To trace a contact number, you can either ask the user to share their location via Google Maps or install third-party apps like Phone Tracker by Number, Mobile Number Locator, Mobile Number Location, life360, Find My Kids, etc.
