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Spec score 7.6 #29 of 40 in Interactive Map Software

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Purpose
Modest Maps is a free library for designers and developers to add interactive maps to their projects.Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com
Audience
The library is aimed at designers and developers building interactive maps in their own projects.Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com
Browser compatibility
The JavaScript library is listed as compatible with Firefox, Chrome, Opera, iOS, Android, and Internet Explorer 7–9.Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com
Compatibility
The JavaScript library is compatible with Firefox, Chrome, Opera, iOS, Android, and Internet Explorer 7–9.Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com
Core features
It provides a core set of features with hooks for additional functionality.Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com
Distribution size
The site lists modestmaps.min.js at 10KB minified and gzipped.Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com
Extensible design
The library provides core mapping features with hooks for additional functionality.Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com
Implementations
The site lists Python, ActionScript 3, Cinder, Processing, PHP, and OpenFrameworks implementations or utilities.Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com
Map tiles
The example uses a templated Mapbox tile URL to create a map layer.Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com
Notable limit
The site says Modest Maps does not attempt to include every map control or layer type.Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com
Other implementations
The site lists Python, Actionscript 3, Cinder, Processing, PHP, and OpenFrameworks implementations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com
Package size
The site lists modestmaps.min.js as 10KB minified and gzipped.Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com
Project credit
The homepage identifies Stamen, Bloom, and MapBox as project contributors.Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com
Scope
The project says it does not include every possible map control or layer type and is designed as a platform to build upon.Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com
Testing
The site says the code is well-designed, tested, and deployed widely, and that it is tested against older browsers including Internet Explorer.Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com

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Modest Maps Free Free library; no plan limits stated Read 9 Oct 2026 · modestmaps.com

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