# Walkman

> Free turn-by-turn map and routing for Tashkent and global cities in the browser

- Website: https://walkman.uz
- Category: Other
- Launched on RankRoot: 2026-10-22
- Visitors sent by RankRoot: 0
- Show HN discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50202182

## About

Walkman is a free, browser-based map application featuring real routing, voice-guided GPS navigation, and place search in Uzbek, Russian, and English without requiring sign-ups or installation. Users can explore global cities, navigate via car, foot, metro, and bus, and track runs with community leaderboards and peer-to-peer live group runs. Built with vector tiles and open-source data, the platform prioritizes privacy with no accounts, ads, or cookies, storing all personal data locally in the browser.

## Who it's for

Commuters, pedestrians, runners, and drivers looking for a privacy-focused map and navigation tool.

## Use cases

- Navigating Tashkent and global cities turn-by-turn with voice directions
- Finding step-free walking routes or safer night routes
- Discovering local opening hours, bazaars, halal dining, and prayer times
- Tracking runs and competing on city leaderboards
- Routing long-distance car trips between cities up to 6,000 km

## Features

- Turn-by-turn GPS navigation with voice guidance and rerouting
- Search for 80,000 places in Uzbek, Russian, and English
- Multi-stop routing with optimal order and parking destinations
- Car-screen mode for in-car browsers with EV chargers and battery estimates
- Run tracker with leaderboards and live peer-to-peer group runs
- Offline area saving and zero-account privacy protection

## FAQ

### What does Walkman do?

Walkman provides turn-by-turn browser-based routing, GPS navigation, and place search for Tashkent and cities around the world using vector map tiles.

### Who is Walkman for?

It is for anyone needing navigation, transit routing, step-free pedestrian paths, or run tracking without creating an account or installing an app.

### How much does Walkman cost?

Walkman is a free map project.

### Does Walkman require an account or app installation?

No, Walkman runs entirely inside your web browser with no sign-up, ads, cookies, or app installation required.

### How is my privacy protected?

Your GPS position, routes, favorites, and settings stay locally on your device in your browser's storage, and the platform utilizes no analytics or proprietary tracking servers.


Source: https://getrankroot.com/launches/walkman. Product facts come from the maker or the product's own website.