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🗺️ How Does the Map Feature Work?

It’s the easiest way to find moments near you, connect with others, and explore the world as it’s unfolding.

Mitesh Shethwala avatar
Written by Mitesh Shethwala
Updated over a month ago

The Map feature on Currently brings your feed to life — literally.

Instead of just scrolling through moments, you can now see what’s happening around you on a live interactive map, shared by real people in real time.


📍 What is the Map Feature?

The Map is a live, visual way to discover what people are doing based on their real-time location.

Every pin you see represents a moment someone is sharing — whether they’re at a café, at work, at a concert, or just chilling at home.

You can:

  • Explore moments around you or across the world

  • Tap on any pin to view that person’s moment

  • See who’s active near you right now

  • Find places where people are hanging out or doing cool things

It’s like Google Maps — but for people and moments, not just places.


🔄 How It Works

🔘 1. When You Share a Moment with Location

  • If you enable Check-In while posting a moment, your moment appears as a pin on the map

  • The pin includes your username, activity, and moment type

  • The moment stays on the map until your timer ends (if you set one)

👁️ 2. When You Explore the Map

  • Open the Map tab from the bottom menu

  • Zoom in/out or move around the map to see live pins

  • Tap any pin to view the full moment — photo, activity, timer, and more

  • Filter moments based on distance or activity (feature coming soon)

The closer the pin, the more relevant and timely it is to your current location.


🔐 Your Privacy Matters

We get it — location sharing can feel personal. That’s why:

  • You control whether to show your location when posting a moment

  • Your exact address is never shown — we only show tagged places or general areas

  • You can always choose to share a moment without check-in


🎯 What Makes Map Moments Special?

  • 🌍 Real-time discovery: Know what’s happening nearby before it hits your feed

  • 🎈 Live connections: Join friends or new people doing something near you

  • 📌 Trending spots: See where crowds are forming, parties are popping, or events are happening

  • 🧭 Spontaneous hangouts: From coffee meetups to gym sessions — find your tribe instantly


✅ Pro Tips

  • Want your moment to be seen on the map? Just enable Check-In while posting

  • Add a timer so others know how long you’ll be there

  • Be real — authenticity gets more visibility


📲 Summary

Feature

What It Does

Map View

Shows live pins of people sharing moments with location

Posting with Location

Adds your moment to the map (based on your check-in)

Discover Nearby

Helps you see what's happening around you or in any area you explore

Privacy First

You control location sharing — no exact address shown


🗺️ The World, Live and Unfiltered

With the Map feature, you’re not just scrolling — you’re exploring.
So zoom out, tap around, and discover what’s happening around you — in real time, the real way.


Need help using the map or have feedback? Visit the Help Center or contact Support — we’d love to hear from you!

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