Mapbox GL JS

Mapbox GL JS is a JavaScript library for building web maps powered by vector tiles and WebGL.

According to our data, Mapbox GL JS ranks 148th among the JavaScript libraries we track.
It has 0.2% of the JavaScript library market share and is present on 0.1% of all websites.

💸 Pricing

Mapbox GL JS is available in both free and paid versions.

Free version ✔️Up to 50,000 map loads
50,001 - 100,000 monthly map loads$5 per 1,000
100,001 - 200,000 monthly map loads$4 per 1,000
200,001+ monthly map loads$3 per 1,000

📊 Rankings and Market Share

🏆 Mapbox GL JS Awards

⚡ Sites Using Mapbox GL JS

We have data on 4,151 websites that use the Mapbox GL JS JavaScript library. Here is a list of some of the top ranked ones.

The highest rated site using Mapbox GL JS is nationalgeographic.com.

#WebsiteRankCountryLanguage
1 nationalgeographic.com #1,301 United States English
2 kayak.com #1,754 United States American English
3 windguru.cz #3,706 Czech Republic English
4 freesound.org #5,337 Spain English
5 recreation.gov #5,903 United States English
6 viagogo.com #6,684 Switzerland American English
7 fao.org #7,730 Italy English
8 slevomat.cz #10,486 Czech Republic Czech
9 nm.org #11,582 United States American English
10 euronext.com #12,308 Portugal English
11 sartorius.com #13,661 Germany English
12 crumblcookies.com #13,990 American English
13 montreal.ca #13,993 Canada French
14 battlefields.org #14,837 English
15 normandie.fr #15,896 France French
16 aecom.com #16,462 American English
17 apuntmedia.es #16,537 Spain Catalan
18 uni-mannheim.de #17,051 Germany German
19 hillsong.com #18,285 English
20 marcos.com #18,910 English

📈 Usage Statistics

Most of the sites that use Mapbox GL JS:

Most of the sites using Mapbox GL JS are from the United States, Germany, and France.

  • United States 23.2%
  • Germany 7.9%
  • France 7.7%
  • United Kingdom 6.4%
  • Australia 3.9%
  • Netherlands 3.5%
  • Spain 3.1%
  • Canada 2.8%
  • Italy 2.7%
  • Other 38.8%

Most Mapbox GL JS users speak English, German, or French.

  • English 60.1%
  • German 7.8%
  • French 7.1%
  • Spanish 4.5%
  • Dutch 2.9%
  • Italian 2.1%
  • Portuguese 2%
  • Russian 1.1%
  • Polish 0.9%
  • Other 11.5%

The Mapbox GL JS JavaScript library is especially popular on .com and .org top-level domains.

  • .com 43.1%
  • .org 8.1%
  • .de 4.6%
  • .fr 3.3%
  • .co.uk 2.4%
  • .com.au 2.3%
  • .net 1.8%
  • .nl 1.7%
  • .ch 1.6%
  • Other 31.1%

The primary market segments for websites utilizing Mapbox GL JS include business, travel, and marketing and merchandising.

  • Business 16.6%
  • Travel 15.4%
  • Marketing/Merchandising 13.1%
  • Real Estate 9.2%
  • Education/Reference 4.8%
  • Non-Profit/Advocacy/NGO 4.2%
  • Public Information 3.3%
  • Online Shopping 3.2%
  • Restaurants 3.2%
  • Other 27%

🔢 Mapbox GL JS Versions

The most widespread version of Mapbox GL JS is 1.12, used by 6.6% of sites where versions were detected. In addition, 4.6% of sites use Mapbox GL JS 1.11, and 4.6% use Mapbox GL JS 1.8.

The Mapbox GL JS version distribution shows significant fragmentation, with 60% of sites using versions other than the top ones.

  • 1.12 6.6%
  • 1.11 4.6%
  • 1.8 4.6%
  • 2.9 4.6%
  • 0.53 4.5%
  • 1.6 4.3%
  • 1.9 4%
  • 2.3 3.4%
  • 2.15 3.4%
  • Other 60%

🕵️ Similar Technologies

These are some of the best Mapbox GL JS alternatives.

RankName
59
Leaflet

An open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps.

FreeOpen source
178
OpenLayers

An open-source, feature-packed library for creating interactive maps on the web.

FreeOpen source
222
🗺️ jVectorMap

A component for interactive visualization of geographic data with smooth zooming and panning, fully customizable styling, markers, labels and tooltips.

FreeOpen source
253
MapLibre GL JS

An open-source TypeScript library forked from MapBox GL JS.

FreeOpen source
301
CesiumJS

A JavaScript library for creating 3D globes and 2D maps in a web browser.

FreeOpen source

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mapbox GL JS offer a free plan?

Yes, there is a free version with limited functionality.

Which country uses Mapbox GL JS the most?

The majority of Mapbox GL JS users are from the United States.

Who uses Mapbox GL JS?

According to our data, Mapbox GL JS is used on thousands of sites, including such established ones as nationalgeographic.com, kayak.com, and windguru.cz.

Is Mapbox GL JS used on government websites?

Yes, for example, it is used by recreation.gov. Overall, we found Mapbox GL JS on 6 government sites in the United States.

Do academic institutions use Mapbox GL JS?

Yes. In total, we know of 6 academic websites in the United States that use Mapbox GL JS.

How does Mapbox GL JS stack up against the competition?

Mapbox GL JS is a moderately popular JavaScript library, ranking ahead of 162 other JavaScript libraries we track.

What are the alternatives to Mapbox GL JS?

Alternatives and possible competitors to Mapbox GL JS may include MapLibre GL JS, CesiumJS, and Leaflet.

👉 See Also

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