Geocaching has always been about more than finding a container. It’s about discovery, surprise, and the connections we make along the way. For 25 years, geocachers have created and shared signature items—from geocoins and wooden nickels to handmade art, stickers, and trading cards—as a way to express themselves and connect with others.
Today, we’re excited to introduce Shareables, a new subscription feature from Geocaching HQ that gives players another way to celebrate their geocaching adventures. With Shareables, players can create digital artwork, finalize it with a Shareables subscription, and share it in-game by linking Shareables to geocaches they own, gifting them through cache logs, or sending them in person through the Geocaching® mobile app (version 10.14.1+ on iOS and Android).
What are Shareables?
Shareables are custom pieces of digital artwork that players can create, collect, and share with the geocaching community. They might celebrate a recent hide, a milestone, a pet, or a favorite geocaching adventure. Any player can collect Shareables and create draft designs. To finalize a Shareable and use it in-game, players need a paid Shareables subscription.
Are Shareables included with Premium membership?
No. Shareables are separate from Premium membership. Premium members will receive a discount on Shareable plans.
Why aren’t Shareables included with Premium membership?
We believe that many geocachers will be very excited about Shareables. However, we understand that some others may not be as interested. Offering Shareables as a subscription feature provides Geocaching HQ another revenue source so that we can continue to support the geocaching community while keeping Premium membership as affordable as possible.
How much do Shareable plans cost?
Each subscription includes a set number of Shareables that can be finalized for in-game use. Finalizing a Shareable makes it available to share in the game.
| Finalized Shareables | Premium member cost (Yearly) | Basic member cost (Yearly) |
| 2 | $9.99 | $11.99 |
| 5 | $11.99 | $14.99 |
| 10 | $14.99 | $17.99 |
Prices shown in USD. Prices may vary by region, currency, platform, and applicable taxes.
Players who purchase a Shareables plan by December 31, 2026, will receive the exclusive “Founding creator” Shareable design template.
How do I create a Shareable?
From the Shareables page, select “Create new Shareable,” then choose a template, upload your artwork or photo, add text, and make it your own!
Any player can save a design as a draft, but an active Shareables subscription is required to finalize a Shareable for in-game use. Before finalizing, you’ll confirm that your design is suitable for all ages, follows the Terms of Use, and that you own the rights to your design. Once finalized, the Shareable design and name cannot be changed.
What can I do with the Shareables I create?
At launch, creators can gift the Shareables they create in three ways:
- In person: Using Bluetooth technology or a QR code in the Geocaching® mobile app
- Through the geocache logging flow: As a thank-you to a cache owner when posting a “Found it” or “Attended” log
- By linking a Shareable to an owned cache: players who log that cache as “Found it” or “Attended” collect the linked Shareable
There is no limit to how many times you can gift each finalized Shareable to other players.
Can I collect Shareables without a paid subscription?
Yes. Once you collect a Shareable, it remains in your collection, even if the creator’s Shareables subscription later lapses. You can remove a Shareable from your collection at any time. You can receive a Shareable by:
- Finding and logging a cache with a linked Shareable
- Receiving one from a player who gifts it when logging one of your caches
- Receiving one in person from the Shareable creator through the Geocaching® mobile app
How do I know which caches might have a linked Shareable?
Premium members can use the Advanced search filter to search for geocaches with linked Shareables. If a Shareable is linked to a cache you have previously found, you can visit the cache details page to claim the Shareable. All players can see if a geocache has a linked Shareable on the cache details page, but the design stays a surprise until they collect it.
Can I report or remove a Shareable I don’t like?
If you receive a Shareable that you believe violates Geocaching HQ’s Terms of Use, you can report it for review. You can also hide or remove a Shareable from your collection if you do not want to see it. If you remove a Shareable, you will not be able to collect it again.
Will Geocaching API partners have access to Shareables?
You will not see in-app notifications about received Shareables through third-party or Geocaching API partner apps. You can view the Shareables you’ve received on Geocaching.com or in the Geocaching® mobile app. Since this is a new feature, we are working to expand access for some Geocaching API partners.
Can I turn off notifications or opt out of Shareables?
Yes. Players can turn off mobile notifications when they receive a Shareable from logging a cache with a linked Shareable. You can also opt out of collecting Shareables entirely. You can change these settings at any time.
Ready to create your first Shareable? Visit the Shareables page to start a draft design, explore templates, and bring your geocaching story to life!
Learn more about Shareables
HQ co-founder Bryan Roth shares what he loves about Shareables in this new episode of the Inside Geocaching HQ podcast. Listen here
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