ExploHow the map maker works
- Pick what a tap does, then tap countries. “Been there” is on by default and turns a country cream. Switch to “Want to go” (blue) for the places still ahead, or “Erase” to take one off. Tap a marked country again to clear it. You can also search by name and press Enter.
- Zoom for the small ones. Use the region chips, the zoom buttons, a pinch, or Ctrl/⌘ + scroll. Malta, Singapore and the island nations show as dots you can tap.
- Save it or send it. Make a picture for your Instagram story or a link preview, or copy a link that opens your map for anyone.
What counts as a country
The map counts 197 countries: the 193 UN member states, the two observer states (the Vatican and Palestine), Taiwan and Kosovo. Territories such as Greenland or Puerto Rico are drawn but not counted. Here is how that number works.
Your map stays on your device
Nothing you mark is uploaded. The map is kept in the page address after the # sign, which your browser never sends to a server, and in this browser’s local storage so it’s still here next time. If you share the link, anyone who opens it sees your map, and their changes stay on their own device. Clear the map, or your browser data, to remove it.
Questions
Is the Explo map maker free?
Yes. There is nothing to install and no account to make. You can colour in your countries, save the picture and share the link for free.
Is my map saved anywhere?
Only on your device: in the page address and this browser’s local storage. Explo doesn’t receive it, so it can’t be recovered if you clear your browser data. The Explo app backs your map up to your account.
How many countries can I mark?
All 197. Territories are drawn on the map but can’t be marked and don’t count toward your total.
How do I tap a tiny country like Malta?
Small countries show as dots. Zoom in with the buttons, a pinch or the region chips, or type the name in the search box and press Enter.