This is a map where you can add markers to remember and share locations.
- You can use the online application at https://we-map.org
- Example map of
Hong Kong attractions inside one URL like https://we-map.org/#<lat,lng,comment>;..
(you would share such a link to friends or family members on a trip)
- To run a local copy, clone the repository and open
index.html
. - This application does not require a make process and also no server.
- Click on the map to add a location (blue marker).
- Right-click on a marker to remove it.
- Click on a marker to show its comment.
- Click on the comment to edit it.
All markers are stored in the URL of the page! This means there are no accounts or logins required.
- Copy the URL with the "Share" button.
- Export all markers with the "Export" button into a text file.
- Import markers with the "Import" button. The import format is identical to the export format, but you can also import other We-Map URLs.
- Click on the "Search" button and enter a location name.
- Results are only searched within the visible view box!
- Click on a search result location (green marker) to view the location name.
- To convert a search result marker (green) into a normal, stored marker (blue), right-click on it.
- Does we-map.org store any of the location data?
No, all data is only stored in the URL of the page on your own device. - Does we-map.org store any cookies or personal data?
No, we-map.org operates without cookies. You do not need to have an account to use we-map.org so we do not have any personal data from you. - How many locations can be stored in the URL?
About 40 - Does the import function recognize and ignore duplicates?
Yes, locations are matched using a similarity metric on the coordinates to avoid duplicates. - Can I use the map offline?
Yes, if you have visited the map before. All visited tiles are cached in the browser. - Is this open source? Where can I get the source code?
Yes, the source code is available on GitHub: https://github.com/orbiter/we-map - Can I contribute or help?
Pull requests are welcome. To support development subscribe to https://www.patreon.com/orbiterlab
Have fun!