Log finds, track GPS sessions, map your zones, and collaborate with fellow detectorists — all in one place. Free on web and Android. iOS coming soon.
Built by detectorists, for detectorists. Every feature is designed for real hunting sessions — from the first signal to the final log entry.
Start a session and track your route live on a GPS map. See exactly where you've been, how far you walked, and how long the hunt took.
Record every find with photos, depth, metal type, condition, and exact GPS coordinates. Build a searchable database of everything you've found.
Draw detecting zones on a map and mark them as undetected, in progress, or completed. Keep track of coverage across large areas and projects.
Join local or national detecting groups. Share finds, discuss techniques, and stay connected with the wider community.
Organise group hunts with project management tools — invite members, assign zones, coordinate events, and track collective progress.
Keep a log of your detectors, coils, and accessories. Record purchase dates, service history, and notes for each piece of gear.
Choose which countries' content you see in feeds and discovery. Keep your community local, go fully global, or pick a custom mix of countries.
No complicated setup. Create an account, head out detecting, and start building your finds history from day one.
Sign up for free in under a minute. Set your country, choose your visibility preferences, complete your profile, and you're ready to go — on web or mobile.
Open the app, tap "Start Session", and your GPS route is recorded automatically. Focus on detecting — the app handles the tracking.
When you find something, add it to your finds log with a photo, depth, and metal type. Your location is pinned automatically.
Detailed guides covering every part of Detectorist — from your first session to managing a full group project.
Create your account, set your country, upload a profile photo, and take a tour of the dashboard. Everything you need before your first session.
How to start a GPS session, what gets recorded, how to end and review it, and how to find it again on the sessions map later.
Add a find with photos, depth, metal type, and condition. Learn how to search and filter your finds database and export your records.
Set up a detecting project, draw zones on the map, invite members, assign roles, and organise a group event from start to finish.
Find groups in your area or by interest, request to join or use an invite code, and start participating in the group community.
Add your detectors and accessories, log service history, and see which gear you've used across your sessions.
Control which countries' content appears in your feed, who can view your profile, and how groups show up in discovery.
Whether you prefer solo sessions or group hunts, Detectorist connects you with a community that shares your passion. Compare finds, share knowledge, and collaborate on large detecting projects.
Real-time chat in every group. Share photos of your finds, coordinate hunts, and celebrate discoveries together.
Plan and run multi-person detecting projects with zone assignments, member roles, and event coordination tools.
Browse finds shared by other detectorists, react to posts, and share your own discoveries with the wider community.
Reach an active niche audience through self-serve native campaigns or Google Mobile Ads. Set your budget, choose your placement, and track impressions in real time.
Join Detectorist for free and start logging your finds today.