The 16-year-old had been missing from the city since last Thursday night.
He had been last seen in the company of his girlfriend Sophie Stephens.
One reported sighting was of Daniel at Forestside Shopping Centre in south Belfast.
PSNI Foyle say on Sunday evening: “Our missing person Daniel Rodger has been located safe and well.
“The post was shared over 600 times and seen by thousands of users.
“As always, thank you for your calls and private messages in relation to this youngster.”