Wikimap plots geotagged Wikipedia articles on a map, making location-linked entries easier to explore.
Wikimap
Wikimap plots geotagged articles from the largest language-specific editions of Wikipedia on a map.
About Wikimap
Summary
Wikimap is a web-based mapping tool that visualizes geotagged articles from the largest language-specific editions of Wikipedia on an interactive map. It aggregates location-tagged encyclopedia content to let users browse Wikipedia entries by geographic area, rather than only through standard search or category browsing.
Users can explore topics tied to specific real-world places, including landmarks, historical sites, cultural locations, and other subjects with assigned geographic coordinates. The tool is useful for travelers planning trips, students researching location-based topics, and Wikipedia enthusiasts interested in exploring content tied to physical places across multiple major language editions.
Key features
- Plots geotagged Wikipedia articles on an interactive map.
- Aggregates content from the largest language-specific Wikipedia editions.
- Leverages OpenStreetMap, Mapnik, and Wikidata for mapping data.
- Accessible directly via web browser with no installation needed.
Best for: Wikimap is best suited for Wikipedia users, students, and travelers seeking to browse location-based encyclopedia content across major language editions.
Good for
- Aggregates geotagged Wikipedia content from multiple major language editions in one place.
- Provides an intuitive map interface for browsing location-tagged encyclopedia entries.
- Uses widely adopted open data sources for mapping and encyclopedia content.
Watch out for
- Not open source, so users cannot modify or self-host the tool.
- No public pricing information is listed on its project page.
Wikimap at a glance
- Website
- gitlab.com/nocylah/wikimap
- Category
- Travel & Maps › Maps, Navigation & Weather
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Wikimap FAQ
What is Wikimap?
Wikimap is a web-based tool that plots geotagged articles from the largest language-specific Wikipedia editions onto an interactive map.
What data sources power Wikimap?
It uses Wikipedia, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap, Mapnik, and GIS data to generate its mapped content.
Is Wikimap open source?
No, Wikimap is not open source, and its source code repository is not publicly listed.
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