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 145th 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.

It appears on 0.3% of all websites in France, 0.2% in the United States, and 0.2% in the United Kingdom.

Statistics based on 4M+ analyzed websites. About this data

💸 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 5,393 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 eb.mil.br.

#WebsiteRankCountryLanguage
1 eb.mil.br #2,098 Brazil Brazilian Portuguese
2 windguru.cz #2,837 Czech Republic English
3 recreation.gov #5,627 United States English
4 nationalgeographic.com #6,164 United States English
5 freesound.org #6,656 Spain English
6 aegeanair.com #7,184 Greece English
7 aviasales.ru #7,274 Russia Russian
8 nm.org #7,376 United States American English
9 fao.org #7,870 Italy English
10 montreal.ca #11,659 Canada French
11 normandie.fr #11,738 France French
12 esmo.org #13,489 Switzerland English
13 euronext.com #13,722 Portugal English
14 kayak.co.uk #14,381 United Kingdom British English
15 aecom.com #15,219 American English
16 crumblcookies.com #15,407 American English
17 fogos.pt #16,021 Portugal Portuguese
18 kayak.fr #16,508 France French
19 battlefields.org #17,480 English
20 parkwhiz.com #18,187 American 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, France, and Germany.

  • United States 23.6%
  • France 8%
  • Germany 7.8%
  • United Kingdom 6.3%
  • Spain 4%
  • Australia 3.6%
  • Netherlands 3.1%
  • Italy 3%
  • Canada 2.6%
  • Other 38%

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

  • English 58.7%
  • German 8.3%
  • French 7.9%
  • Spanish 4.2%
  • Dutch 2.7%
  • Italian 2.3%
  • Portuguese 1.8%
  • Polish 1.1%
  • Russian 1%
  • Other 12%

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

  • .com 41.8%
  • .org 8.2%
  • .de 4.7%
  • .fr 3.7%
  • .co.uk 2.4%
  • .com.au 2.2%
  • .net 1.7%
  • .nl 1.5%
  • .at 1.5%
  • Other 32.3%

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

  • Business 16.3%
  • Travel 15.7%
  • Marketing/Merchandising 13.1%
  • Real Estate 9.2%
  • Education/Reference 4.6%
  • Non-Profit/Advocacy/NGO 4.1%
  • Public Information 3.8%
  • Online Shopping 3.3%
  • Health 3.3%
  • Other 26.6%

🔢 Mapbox GL JS Versions

The most widespread version of Mapbox GL JS is 1.8, used by 6.6% of sites where versions were detected. In addition, 6.4% of sites use Mapbox GL JS 1.12, and 4.8% use Mapbox GL JS 2.9.

The Mapbox GL JS version distribution shows significant fragmentation, with 60.1% of sites using versions other than the top ones.

  • 1.8 6.6%
  • 1.12 6.4%
  • 2.9 4.8%
  • 0.53 4.3%
  • 1.9 4%
  • 2.15 4%
  • 1.6 3.6%
  • 1.11 3.1%
  • 2.14 3.1%
  • Other 60.1%

🕵️ Similar Technologies

These are some of the best Mapbox GL JS alternatives.

RankName
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Leaflet
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An open-source JavaScript library for creating mobile-friendly interactive maps on websites and web applications.

FreeOpen source
188
OpenLayers

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

FreeOpen source
224
MapLibre GL JS

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

FreeOpen source
229
🗺️ jVectorMap

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

FreeOpen source
306
CesiumJS

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

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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 eb.mil.br, windguru.cz, and recreation.gov.

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 7 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 172 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.

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