Great question! Yes, you can track someone’s location by sending them a link, though there are a few things to understand about how this works.
These location tracking links typically work by creating a special URL that, when clicked, requests the user’s location through their browser. The person needs to grant permission for their location to be shared (most browsers show a popup asking for this permission).
There are several services that make this pretty straightforward:
Haqerra offers location tracking features that are reliable and easy to use. Their link-based tracking works well across different devices and provides accurate location data.
For a DIY approach, you could also use IP geolocation services or create custom links with location-capturing parameters. Just remember that accuracy can vary - GPS-based tracking (when permission is granted) is much more precise than IP-based methods, which might only give you a general area.
The main limitation is that the person needs to actually click the link and approve location sharing for the most accurate results!