Free browser compass - no app install. Works on your phone using its built-in sensor.
A one-time link to your current position - nothing is stored or sent to our servers.
Get exact direction from your phone to east, west, north and south. Works well on iOS, Android phone.
Tap "Enable Live Compass" above. On iPhone/iPad you'll get an extra prompt asking to allow motion & orientation access - just allow it.
247Compass uses the standard orientation sensor built into your browser to read your phone's magnetometer - no app or plugin needed.
The dial rotates in real time to track true north, with your exact heading and direction shown below it.
Works best on a phone or tablet with a built-in compass sensor.
Allow the motion & orientation permission prompt if asked.
Keep it level and away from metal - the arrow points true north.
If the heading looks off, wave your phone in a slow figure-8 motion a couple of times.
The big number and letter below the dial show exactly which way you're facing.
Hold your device on a flat surface or keep it level.
Stay away from magnets and speakers or large metal objects.
Turn on your device's location services when required.
Calibrate your phone if the direction does not look correct.
Remove magnetic phone accessories if they affect the sensor.
A digital compass can be a useful tool in various everyday situations.
Our free online compass is incredibly easy to use. Just open it in your browser on any phone or computer and grant permission to your location and motion sensors if it asks. Hold your device flat and away from any large metal objects for better accuracy. If the compass seems inaccurate – calibrate your device by following the instructions. Once ready, the compass will display your current direction in real time. This makes it useful for travel, hiking or everyday navigation.
Accuracy depends on your device's built-in sensor. Keep it away from metal objects, magnets, and other electronics for the best reading, and calibrate with a slow figure-8 motion if the heading looks off.
Most desktops and laptops don't have a magnetometer, so live tracking won't be available. The compass still displays properly, it just won't receive real heading data.
No. It only reads your device's orientation sensor to show direction - it never accesses your GPS location, and nothing is sent to a server or stored anywhere.
iOS requires an extra permission prompt for motion and orientation access. Tap "Enable Live Compass" and allow access when Safari asks.
Not at all. It runs directly in your web browser on compatible devices – no app installation is required.
Digital compasses usually detect magnetic north. Some devices can figure out true north by combining their internal sensors with location data.
Sometimes nearby metal objects, magnets or even uncalibrated sensors may affect accuracy. Just make sure to calibrate your device to solve the issue.
Yes, but outdoor use often provides better accuracy – because there is less magnetic interference.