Frequently Asked Questions

mapof.net is a lightning-fast, privacy-focused interactive city mapping service that provides detailed information for over 147,000 cities worldwide. We've designed it to be the simplest, fastest way to explore any city - just navigate to mapof.net/?cityname and get your city information instantly.

Yes! mapof.net is completely free and always will be. We believe geographic knowledge should be accessible to everyone without barriers. There are no hidden fees, premium tiers, or paywalls - every city map and information is freely available to all users.

No account is required! We don't have user accounts, logins, or registrations. Simply visit the site and start looking up words immediately. This is part of our commitment to privacy and simplicity.

Simply add ?cityname to our URL. For example:

• To view "Paris": mapof.net/?paris
• To view "Tokyo": mapof.net/?tokyo
• To view "London": mapof.net/?london

No search box needed - the URL is your gateway to any city!

Yes! You can look up cities with multi-word names. Just include spaces in the URL, which will be automatically encoded. For example: mapof.net/?new york or mapof.net/?los angeles. The system will find the city if it exists in our database.

Simply copy the URL from your browser's address bar and share it! Each city has its own unique URL. When someone clicks your link, they'll go directly to that city's map and information. For example, sharing mapof.net/?barcelona will take them straight to Barcelona's interactive map.

Absolutely! Since each city has its own URL, you can bookmark any city just like any other webpage. Create a folder in your bookmarks for cities you're planning to visit, places you've traveled to, or any collection of cities you want quick access to.

We've optimized for speed in several ways:

• Intelligent data loading (only loads city data when needed)
• Browser caching for recently viewed cities and map tiles
• Minimal, optimized code with no bloat
• No ads or tracking scripts slowing things down
• Efficient map rendering with Leaflet

Most city maps load in under 50 milliseconds!

Once you've viewed a city, basic information is cached in your browser and will be available even if you briefly lose internet connection. However, viewing new cities and loading map tiles requires an internet connection. We're exploring offline-first features for the future.

mapof.net works on all modern browsers including:

• Chrome (version 90+)
• Firefox (version 88+)
• Safari (version 14+)
• Edge (version 90+)
• Opera (version 76+)

Mobile browsers on iOS and Android are fully supported. For the best experience, keep your browser updated.

We're currently developing a developer API for programmatic access to our city data and maps. Join our mailing list or check back soon for updates. The API will be free for reasonable usage with optional premium tiers for high-volume applications.

Our database contains over 147,000 cities covering:

• Major cities and capitals worldwide
• Towns and smaller municipalities
• Historic cities and settlements
• Administrative centers and regions
• Tourist destinations and landmarks
• Emerging urban areas

We continuously expand our database with new cities and updated information.

If you find an error or have a suggestion for improving city information, please email us at [email protected]. Include the city name, the incorrect information, and your suggested correction. We review all submissions and update our database regularly.

Yes! We love expanding our city database. Send your city suggestions to [email protected]. Please include:

• The city name and country
• Coordinates (latitude/longitude)
• Population and other relevant data
• Why this city should be included

We especially welcome emerging cities, historic settlements, and important regional centers.

Yes, we regularly update city information to reflect:

• Population changes and demographic updates
• New administrative boundaries or status changes
• Infrastructure and urban development
• Corrections and improvements from user feedback

Cities are dynamic and constantly evolving, and our data evolves with them.

No, we don't track your city explorations or build any kind of user profile. We don't use cookies for tracking, we don't have user accounts, and we don't store your browsing history. Your city explorations are completely private. Read our full Privacy Policy for details.

We don't use tracking cookies or any cookies for advertising/analytics. We may use local browser storage to cache city data and map tiles for faster loading and to remember display preferences (like map view settings), but this data never leaves your device and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.

We don't collect personal data, so there's nothing to sell! We don't have advertising partners, data brokers, or any third-party trackers. mapof.net is funded independently to ensure we can maintain our commitment to user privacy. Your city explorations are your business, not ours.

Yes! mapof.net is an educational resource suitable for all ages. Since we don't collect any personal information, children can safely use our service without privacy concerns. We provide factual, educational geographic information appropriate for learning. Parents and teachers can confidently recommend mapof.net for geography education and exploration.