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Life & fun · August 31, 2012

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Marauders Map (Circle Hackathon)

Do you guys remember that magical map from that Harry Potter movie? That thingy a couple of guys at Dropbox made during their hackathon? We took it to the next level...

Marauders Map (Circle Hackathon) launched on August 31, 2012 with 23 votes, #70 of 411 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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In plain words

Marauders Map is a real-time location-sharing application inspired by the fictional map from Harry Potter. Built during Circle's hackathon, it allows users to see the locations of people they know on an interactive map. The tool is designed for friends and groups who want to share their whereabouts with one another. It transforms the concept of a magical tracking map into a practical digital tool for real-world location awareness.

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