Map Overlays

Change satellite images in mapping websites.

Map Overlays - Enhance Your Mapping Experience

"Map Overlays" is a Chrome extension that allows users to easily switch satellite images in Google My Map and Waze Map Editor. It offers a variety of maps from different countries, including Romania, Poland, and the Czech Republic. After installation, users can pin the extension for easy access, utilize a shortcut for layer switching, and must adhere to specific terms of use for map editing. Enhance your mapping projects with diverse visual options today!
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.56
(57)
Version: 4.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-12-02)
Creation date: 2020-01-02
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • *://*.google.com/maps/d*
  • *://*.waze.com/*editor*
  • https://*.tiles.virtualearth.net/tiles*
  • https://services.arcgisonline.com/ArcGIS/rest/services*
  • https://*.tile.openstreetmap.org/*
  • *://*.communitymaptiles.nokia.com/tilehub*
  • https://*.aerial.maps.ls.hereapi.com/maptile*
  • https://*.apple-mapkit.com/*
  • https://cache.map2web.eu/toursprung/wmts/toursprung/webmercator*
  • https://geoportal.ancpi.ro/*
  • See more
Size: 287.74K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very useful for reference
  • Works properly for most users
  • Convenient for selecting multiple maps
  • Helps in WME updates
Cons
  • Not working for some users
  • Errors when zooming in too far for specific maps
  • Requests for additional map sources
  • Does not work with Google Maps Engine
Most mentioned
  • Request for additional map layers
  • Overall positive functionality
  • Issues with zoom errors
  • Desire for more map source options
User reviews
Serait-il possible d'ajouter le calque provenant de https://adresse.data.gouv.fr/base-adresse-nationale#12.86/50.45738/2.7185/-50.2
by Christophe 4711, 2024-05-19

Funciona muito bem!
by Isabelly Melo, 2024-03-16

Not working
by Ricardo Machado, 2024-01-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Map Overlays requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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