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April 22nd, 2025
Big Tech under attack: European navigation app grows 250% in six weeks

Magic Earth positions itself as privacy-friendly alternative for Google Maps

Growing concern over Big Tech’s data practices has led to a sharp rise in demand for independent digital alternatives. Across Europe, privacy-conscious users are increasingly turning away from American tech giants: Proton Mail replaces Gmail, Signal takes the place of WhatsApp, DuckDuckGo challenges traditional browsers – and now Magic Earth is emerging as the go-to alternative for Google Maps.

The European navigation app, Magic Earth, has seen its user numbers surge by more than 250% in the past six weeks. According to its creator, Magic Lane, this spike is a direct result of the accelerating shift toward digital sovereignty and privacy-first services. Magic Earth’s appeal lies not just in being a European alternative, but in its promise: no tracking, no ads, and no selling of user data.

“We’ve seen explosive growth in recent weeks, nearly tripling our user base,” Raymond Alves, CEO of Magic Earth shares. “Our premise is simple: everyone has a right to privacy. Unlike many other tech and navigation providers, we don’t track, trace, or monetize user data. Our users’ privacy has always been, and will always be, our top priority.”