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🗺️ How Does Location Visibility Work on the Map?

But what exactly is visible — and how is your location protected? Let’s break it down:

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

The Map on Currently lets users discover real-time moments happening around them. When you check in to a place while posting a moment, your moment may appear as a pin on the Map, helping others see where life is happening right now.

📍 When Does Your Moment Appear on the Map?

Your moment will show on the Map only if:

  • You have enabled location permissions

  • You tag a place (Check-In) while posting your moment

  • Your privacy setting for that moment is set to Public

If you skip the check-in or choose “Followers Only,” your moment will not appear on the Map.


👀 What is Shown on the Map?

When your moment is visible on the Map, users can see:

  • A pin marking the place you checked in to (e.g., “Blue Tokai Café”)

  • Your profile photo, activity, and caption preview

  • A tap-to-view moment that shows your full post

Exact GPS coordinates or your real-time movement are never shown.


🧭 How Close is the Location Shown?

  • The pin represents a publicly known location (like a business or landmark), not your private address

  • If you're at home or a private spot and still choose to check in, it's up to you to select a nearby public point of interest

Your exact location is never exposed — Currently only shows what you choose to share.


🔒 Location Privacy Rules

Feature

What It Means

Manual Check-In

You choose where to tag — it’s never automatic

Public Moments

Only these appear on the Map

Followers Only Moments

Hidden from the Map

Private Accounts

Moments from private accounts are hidden from Map & Discover

No Check-In

Your moment won’t appear on the Map at all


❓Want to Stay Off the Map?

Simply:

  • Skip the Check-In while posting your moment

  • Or set your moment to “Followers Only”

  • Or keep your profile private

You’re always in control of your visibility.


✅ Summary

Condition

Will Your Moment Show on Map?

Public Moment + Check-In

✅ Yes

Followers Only + Check-In

❌ No

No Check-In

❌ No

Private Account

❌ No


🌟 Final Note

The Map is designed for safe, real-time discovery, not surveillance.
We never show your live location or exact address, and you have full control over what you share.

Need help with location settings or privacy controls?
Visit our Help Center or contact Support — we’re always here to help you stay visible on your terms.

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