> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://danielsogl.gitbook.io/awesome-cordova-plugins/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://danielsogl.gitbook.io/awesome-cordova-plugins/plugins/plugins/background-geolocation.md).

# Background Geolocation

This plugin provides foreground and background geolocation with battery-saving "circular region monitoring" and "stop detection". For more detail, please see <https://github.com/mauron85/cordova-plugin-background-geolocation>

## Installation

```bash
ionic cordova plugin add @mauron85/cordova-plugin-background-geolocation
npm install @awesome-cordova-plugins/background-geolocation
```

**Plugin Repo:** <https://github.com/mauron85/cordova-plugin-background-geolocation>

## Supported Platforms

* Android
* iOS

## Further Information

* [Installation Guide](/awesome-cordova-plugins/installation.md)
* [FAQ](/awesome-cordova-plugins/faq.md)