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OpenLayers

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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and WordPress.org and has been in the index since 29 Jun 2026. How this is checked

OpenLayers is a JavaScript library for embedding dynamic maps in web pages. It supports tiled and vector layers, markers, multiple geospatial data formats, OGC services, Canvas, and WebGL rendering for web and mobile applications.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreemiumBSD-2-ClauseWebCloud-managed
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12.5kstars
3.2kforks
10features
2006since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Building interactive, data-rich maps in web applications without implementing mapping functionality from scratch.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: web developers building mapping applications

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: indicated (inferred, not tested) · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: freemium · license: BSD-2-Clause · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, cloud_managed

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Record sources: wordpress.org · github.com · wordpress.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Frameworks & SDKs space, OpenLayers takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on building interactive, data-rich maps in web applications without implementing mapping functionality from scratch. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for web developers building mapping applications. Basis unknown · not verified: There is a free tier. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web.

Behind OpenLayers is OpenLayers Contributors, and it first shipped in 2006. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 12.5k stars and 161 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are Tiled Layers, Vector Layers, and Map Markers. Inferred · not functionally tested: Catalogued interfaces include a public API.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Tiled Layers
  • Vector Layers
  • Map Markers
  • GeoJSON Support
  • KML Support
  • WebGL Rendering

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
javascript-mappinginteractive-mapsgeospatial-datawebgl-maps

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Written with
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API
Runs on
BrowserCloud-managed
Written with — evidence
Claude Code
commit 444c782dc8d2 · since Sep 2026

Trust & compliance

License
BSD-2-Clause
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Indexing history

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  1. Indexed8 Oct · 18:58 UTC
    Openlayers seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about OpenLayers

What is OpenLayers?
Inferred · not functionally tested: OpenLayers focuses on building interactive, data-rich maps in web applications without implementing mapping functionality from scratch. It is catalogued under Frameworks & SDKs on PulseGate.
Who should use OpenLayers?
Inferred · not functionally tested: OpenLayers is an open-source project built for web developers building mapping applications.
Is OpenLayers free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.
What platforms does OpenLayers run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: OpenLayers runs on the web.
Is OpenLayers still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 161 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to OpenLayers?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include WP Go Maps, WP Map Block, and WP Google Map.WP Go MapsWP Map BlockWP Google Map
Who makes OpenLayers?
OpenLayers is developed by OpenLayers Contributors.
When did OpenLayers launch?
OpenLayers first shipped in 2006.

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