If you are looking for Geocache listing sites, there are quite a few out there, but this article is not about those! This is a compilation of some very useful and helpful geocaching websites, that will help you with things like mapping, statistics, travel bug tracking, coordinate checking and much more.
We hope this will be a work in progress, and if YOU have a favorite helpful geocaching website, please leave a comment or email us directly.
Please note that some of these websites may not be completely up to date, but we think you'll still find them very useful.
June 2021: Updated to remove old links and add more resources
Statistics, Maps, Tools and MORE:
Project-GC
Project Geocaching is a site with the goal to provide dynamically generated statistics as well as maps and tools for all the geocachers in the world. It uses the Groundspeak Geocaching Live API and requires you to authenticate with your Geocaching.com account.
GPS Visualizer
An online utility that creates maps and profiles from geographic data. It is free and easy to use, yet powerful and extremely customizable. Input can be in the form of GPS data (tracks and waypoints), driving routes, street addresses, or simple coordinates.
Travel Bug® Sites:
Travel Bug Rescue
[Taken over by Project-GC] A place to submit a rescue request and ask other geocachers for help in moving your travel bug along. For the rescue teams, there is a map to see the TBs that need help. Additionally, as a rescuer you can register to watch an area and be informed as soon as a new TB in your territory needs help.
Geotribes (no longer active)
A Travel Bug tracking website with interactive maps & statistics for geocaching travel bugs, geocoins and all your trackable items.
Puzzle Resources
My Geocaching Profile - Vigenere Breaker, Caesar Cipher Breaker, tracking challenge caches
The Geocaching Toolbox - code tables, cipher types, EXIF viewer, barcode and QR reader, numerical calculators
D-Code - Deep bench cipher site with over 200 ciphers and multiple other puzzle tools like number calculators
Boxentriq - Dozens of cipher types as well as a Cipher Identifier
Multisolver - Cipher identifier and cracker designed by a German cacher
Player Ranking:
CacherStats - lists of top ranked players
Zinnware List - Geocachers with the most finds or with over 100 caches hidden
Downloads and Printables:
GClogbuch - A log sheet collection with about 150 logbooks in various sizes in different languages (most in German and English)
List of Free Log Sheets and Printables
Coordinate Checker sites:
Use these tools to validate coordinates for puzzle caches
GeoChecker
Geocheck
Certitudes
Search & Shortcuts:
GizmoGuy411’s Geocaching Hints and Shortcuts
A wealth of information on how to use Geocaching.com in interesting ways
Geocaching Quick Search (mobile friendly)
A powerful and flexible search engine for caches & trackables
Rating/Voting Sites:
Handicaching
A site which aims to improve the accessibility of Geocaching for disabled people all over the world with a simple rating system for caches, as well as tools and resources for disabled geocachers.
Add a quick comment below to share YOUR favorite helpful website, especially if we don't have it on the list yet!
NOTE: The word “Travel Bug” is a registered trademark of Groundspeak, Inc. Used with permission.
Cachegeek.com has got a ton of useful resources and tips for geoachers, and also has good printables which I use all the time:
http://www.cachegeek.com/
Hello,
You can add:
– http://georoadbook.vaguelibre.net
– http://unpublished.vaguelibre.net
– http://gc-gpx-viewer.vaguelibre.net
GeocachersCompass.com is a family friendly place where Geocachers can learn, teach, or tell stories. Find great information, step-by-step instructions and more!
The link http://www.flopp.net/ should be added… 🙂
http://www.geocachingtoolbox.com, All geocaching tools a geocacher needs in one box!
While not a stand alone website, you can find lots of geocaching ideas and links to resources at http://www.pinterest.com/islandbuttons/ with over 70 boards dedicated to different aspects of the hobby.
http://www.lonelycache.com, while only relevant to specific states (NM, AZ, CO, UT, NV, ID WY and west TX) is a really interesting way of assigning point value to a geocache based on how long the geocache has been active and how many people have found it. It is particularly useful for identifying those really lonely caches that haven’t been found in a long time, or have only been found by a couple people. It is logical, and slightly addictive, encouraging people to go places and attempt caches they might not otherwise. For me, it was something I would always look at when traveling the Southwest States to seek out those rare lonely caches that are sometimes forgotten. In my opinion, it helps promote the best kind of geocaching, getting out to wild areas away from the beaten track. Wish it covered the whole country, or event he world!
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Also not a stand-alone website, Hoagies’ Gifted: Geocaching includes a comprehensive Acronyms and Terms page http://www.HoagiesGifted.org/geocaching_acronyms.htm and lots of tutorials, from Getting Started 101 to Creating and Solving Puzzles 103 and more… http://www.HoagiesGifted.org/geocaching101_getting_started.htm
Geocacher University (geocacher-u.com) is no longer a valid link.
Geocacher University (geocacher-u.com) is back, although some images didn’t load.
Furkot (https://trips.furkot.com/) can be used to upload a GPX file and plot the most efficient course between the caches. You can also add any other stops you want to the trip.
Good list to remember, thank you Podcacher !
The TB Rescue link takes me to some health and beauty website.
Thanks – I have removed old links and added a few others
Geocaching Central
http://www.geocachingcentral.com
is a listing site for All Things Geocaching run by Geocachers “The Deadliest Cachers” in upper NY state. They list vlogs, podcasts, apps – and places to get supplies, SWAG and MORE!
Best thing? They are NOT A COMPANY – no axes to grind, no self-promotion – just another site for Geocaching Goodness!
https://www.cachesleuth.com/ is a very well organized site with the most complete set of tools II’ve come across.