Free Maps Ruler

Free Maps Ruler

Free Maps Ruler allows you to easily measure the distance and the area between selected points on a map.

What is Free Maps Ruler?
Free Maps Ruler is Chrome extension providing an easy means of measuring distances and areas on maps. By dropping markers on selected points on a map, users get an automated calculation of the area or distance covered. The extension comes with customizable options including measurement type, system units, and map type.
Stats
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.39 (80)
Version: 1.18.0 (Last updated: 2017-11-13)
Creation date: 2017-11-13
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*.google.com/
  • http://*.googleapis.com/
  • http://*.gstatic.com/
  • http://*.qbaka.net/
Size: 31.17K
URLs: Website
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Summary
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Free Maps Ruler allows you to easily measure the distance and the area between selected points on a map. All you need to do is just add a bunch of points on a map using the red marker button from the top application menu. After that the distance or area calculation is done automatically and the result is displayed in the left top corner. The viewfinder in the middle of the map should help you determine where exactly you are placing the makers. No GPS position acquisition is required, all markers can be added manually. The search option allows you to find any location in the world just by typing its name into the input filed, after that, found location will by directly displayed in the center of the map.

How to measure the distance/area?

  1. Find the location on the map manually (by moving the map and zooming) or use the search option from the top menu. Search option allows you to just type the name of any city, street, landmark etc. in the world and it will be displayed in the center of the map.
  2. Use the red marker form the top menu to add many markers on the map. They may represent your route in case of distance measurement or the boundary of your estate in case of area measurement.
  3. The distance/area calculation result will be displayed in the left top corner of the screen.

Additional features

  1. If you press the Settings button you can customize the application behavior.
  2. From the Settings menu you can change the type of measurement – area/distance.
  3. You can change also the metric system: meters/miles.
  4. You can change the map type: hybrid (satellite image with street names)/satellite/road.
  5. Viewfinder can be turned on/off using the viewfinder button from the top menu.
  6. You can move markers using your finger to adjust them to a specific position.
  7. You can tap on each marker to see the details.
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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Useful for measuring distances
  • Can measure areas on maps
  • Simple and easy to use
Cons
  • Crashes and won't load for some users
  • Requires login to third party site and privacy concerns
  • Lack of instructions on how to use it
Most mentioned
  • Not loading or crashing
  • Useful for measuring distances
  • Area measurement
  • Simple and easy to use
Recent reviews
This seems to be totally useless on a Chromebook. None of the buttons are active, and there are no instructions on how to use it. I might as well just stick with Google Maps on my Android phone. I can measure distances with it.
by Chili Ray Chili Ray, 2021-04-15

Won't load.
by Cash Kesse Cash Kesse, 2017-07-14

Crashes at loading
by Pascal Heitz Pascal Heitz, 2017-01-30
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Safety
Risk impact

Free Maps Ruler is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Free Maps Ruler if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Free Maps Ruler has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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