Shade Map

Real life sun and shadow layer for online maps. Display sun and shade for any date and time. Shade Map currently displays…
What is Shade Map?
"Shade Map" is a Chrome extension that applies a layer on online maps, visualizing real life sun and shadows for any chosen date and time. The extension currently functions on openstreetmap.org, alltrails.com, gaiagps.com, and caltopo.com, with plans for expansion to additional platforms like Strava and OnX Maps. It serves as a useful planning tool for outdoor activities by allowing users to limit their sun exposure.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Version: 1.5 (Last updated: 2022-06-18)
Creation date: 2022-06-05
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • https://*.alltrails.com/*
  • https://*.gaiagps.com/*
  • https://*.onxmaps.com/*
  • https://www.openstreetmap.org/*
Size: 4.08M
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Real life sun and shadow layer for online maps. Display sun and shade for any date and time.

Shade Map currently displays mountain and valley shadows on:

  • openstreetmap.org
  • alltrails.com
  • gaiagps.com
  • caltopo.com

Work in progress to include more maps: Strava, Mountain Project, OnX Maps and more. Visit https://shademap.app for more features.

Use it to limit your sun exposure during outdoor activities.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Shade Map requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Shade Map has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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