Automatically find maps on web pages you visit and add them to OldMapsOnline mapping platform.
OldMapsOnline Chrome Extension: Map Discovery & Georeferencing
OldMapsOnline is a Chrome extension designed to simplify map discovery and georeferencing. As you browse the web, the extension automatically detects scanned, zoomable maps in a variety of formats. These maps can be instantly georeferenced, providing you with map overlays, a 3D globe view, and other vast benefits. Once processed, these new maps are compared and added to the existing database of over 0.5 million maps in the OldMapsOnline mapping platform.
Extension stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on
2024-03-13 due to Chrome Web Store policy violation
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 1.33M
Email: in*****@oldmapsonline.org
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary
Detect scanned zoomable maps in various formats on the web pages you visit, quickly georeference them in web browser - get map overlays, 3d globe view and other benefits - and compare your new map with over 0.5 million another maps in the OldMapsOnline mapping platform.
Extension safety
Risk impact
OldMapsOnline requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
OldMapsOnline is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.
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