Everything you need to know about posting, privacy, and how the map works.
Basics
VibeNow is a real-time local map where people share short-lived reports about what is happening around them — events, incidents, music, free stuff, and anything worth a heads-up. Pins expire automatically so the map always shows what is live right now.
Yes, completely free. No subscription, no ads, no premium tiers. Just open it and use it.
No. You can browse, post, like, and comment without creating an account or providing any personal details.
VibeNow works anywhere in the world — the map centers on your current location. Activity density depends on how many people are using it in your area.
Posting vibes
Tap the + Add vibe button, pick a category emoji, write a short description of what you see, and hit Post. Your vibe appears on the map instantly.
User vibes expire automatically after 2 hours. This keeps the map fresh and relevant — only current activity stays visible.
If you posted a vibe in the current session you can remove it using the delete option in the pin popup. Vibes also disappear automatically after 2 hours.
There is a short cooldown between posts to keep the map from being spammed. The timer is shown in the post form. Once it counts down you can post again.
Party/event, police/incident, music, danger/hazard, free stuff, food/pop-up, animals, nature, and general. Pick the emoji that best fits what you are seeing.
Map & pins
When several vibes are close together on the map they are grouped to avoid overlap. The +N badge shows how many extra vibes are hidden in that cluster. Zoom in to see them individually.
This is the signal strength of a vibe based on likes, comments, and how recently it was posted. New = just posted, Rising = getting attention, Trusted = confirmed by the community.
System pins come from external data sources like traffic services or event platforms. They are styled differently so you can tell them apart from community reports.
When there is no recent activity near you, a few placeholder vibes may be shown to demonstrate how the map works. They are clearly marked and not real community reports.
New vibes appear in real time as people post them. The map also silently refreshes in the background to catch any updates your connection may have missed.
Trust & safety
The app uses anonymous device-level rate limits, duplicate detection, and cooldown timers to block most spam before it reaches the map. Anything that slips through can be reported by users.
Yes. Open any pin and tap the 🚩 flag button. You can report it as spam, wrong information, offensive content, or a duplicate. Reports are reviewed and acted on.
No. Self-likes are blocked at the device level to keep engagement signals honest.
No. Location permission is used only to center the map and to tag where a vibe is posted. Your coordinates are not logged, profiled, or linked to your identity.
Privacy & data
VibeNow uses anonymous device identifiers for anti-spam and trust controls. No name, email, or account is required. Aggregate operational events (errors, reconnect stats) may be logged for reliability — never tied to a personal identity.
Use the Contact page. We review all moderation and legal requests and respond to data removal requests as quickly as possible.
App & install
PWA (Progressive Web App) means you can install VibeNow directly to your home screen and open it like a native app — full screen, fast load, no browser chrome in the way.
Open the menu and tap Install app for guided steps. On iPhone/iPad: use Share → Add to Home Screen. On Android/desktop: confirm the browser install prompt or tap the install icon in the address bar.
Use the Contact page form. We handle moderation requests, feedback, and legal inquiries there.