The developer eventually rebranded the tool as GpsGate Splitter . The original "Franson" branding is largely defunct for consumer software. Better Alternatives

Modern Windows versions (10 and 11) handle GPS data differently. Many apps now pull location data directly from the Windows Location API, which natively allows multiple apps to access location data without needing a splitter. Final Verdict

When you see search results promising a "Verified License Key" for version 2.6, you are likely looking at sites distributing or pirated software . Here are the primary reasons to avoid these downloads:

Instead of risking your computer's security for a 15-year-old license key, consider these modern approaches:

The developers eventually made a version of GpsGate Splitter available for free for personal use. It is much safer to download the official installer from the GpsGate website than a third-party "verified" crack.

For most users, moving to the modern GpsGate Splitter or utilizing the built-in Windows Location sensor is the safest and most efficient path forward.

Franson GpsGate was a utility designed to "split" a GPS COM port. In older versions of Windows, if one application (like a navigation map) was using your GPS receiver, no other application could access it. GpsGate solved this by creating virtual COM ports, allowing you to run multiple programs—like Google Earth, specialized mapping tools, and tracking software—simultaneously using one GPS device. The Problem with "Verified License Key" Downloads

GpsGate 2.6 is a very old version. It was designed for Windows XP, Vista, and early versions of Windows 7. Running it on Windows 10 or 11 often results in driver conflicts and system instability.

Many sites offering "cracked" software or key generators (keygen) bundle their downloads with malware, spyware, or ransomware. "Verified" is often used as a marketing term by these sites to lower your guard.