Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Map Saved
• Configure Share Settings
• Embedding on Websites
• Social Media Sharing
• Usage Limits
• Frequently Asked Questions

 

Introduction

This guide shows you how to share, embed, and present your Scribble Maps. Whether you want to display a map on your blog, distribute it via social media, or customize how others view it, you'll find all the steps you need below.

Haven't saved your map yet?
Visit our step-by-step guide here: Save a Map.

If you're on a Pro plan, you can also enable privacy options (so your map is viewable only by you) and secure sharing with password protection.

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Map Saved

Once you save your map, the SAVE MAP window will appear. This is where you'll get all the sharing tools, links, and embed codes you'll need.

Share Link

Want to quickly share your map with anyone via email, chat, or social media?
Use the Share Link — this is the public URL where others can view your map.

• QR Code: Toggle light/dark version and save for use in print.
• URL: Click the COPY button to grab the shareable link.
• Where to use: Social posts, messaging apps, email signatures, etc..

Customize Appearance

• Brand It (Pro): Customize branding on the share page.
• Configure: Adjust how your map appears to others.

Note: Depending on your settings, this may appear as "Share Link" or "Share & Sell Link."

Map ID

Need to reference or reload a map later?
Every map has a unique Map ID. You can use it to:

• Load your map again for editing.
• Import content from this map into another map.
• Share the ID with collaborators.

Click COPY to save it for later use.

Edit Link

Want to return and edit this map later, or share editing access with teammates?

• Click COPY to save the Edit Link.
• Bookmark it for easy access.
• Share it with others who need editing access.

Developer Links & Embed Code

Want to embed your map on a website, or use it in custom development?
These tools are especially useful for advanced integrations or exporting your map data.

If you're embedding your map on a site or using it in an app, click Show Developer Links & Embed Code to access:

• Embed Code: HTML iframe for embedding
• Developer Links: Export formats like GeoJSON, KML, GPX, CSV, SHP, DXF, and SMJSON. These links allow you to integrate your map data with other applications or for advanced usage scenarios.
• Additional options:
  • Save Image: Export a static map image.
  • Save PDF
  • Send To Friend: Email your map directly.
  • Continue Working: Return to the map editor.

Tip: Save both your Share Link and Edit Link somewhere secure.

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Configure Share Settings

Click the Configure button in the Map Saved window to customize how your shared map looks and behaves.

View

Want to control where your viewers start on the map?

• Start View: Set the latitude, longitude, and zoom level where the map opens.
• Map Limits: Define boundaries users can't pan beyond.

Use this when you're guiding viewers to a specific location or focusing attention on a geographic area.

Interface

Toggle interface features that appear in the viewer.

• Items Bar
• Layers
• GPS
• Share button
• Data View
• Search
• Map Type selector
• Hide Locked
• Theme: Light or Dark

Use this to simplify the map interface or match your site's design.

Info Popup

Want users to get directions from your map on mobile quickly?

• Toggle the Directions Button (Mobile) on/off.

This adds a one-tap directions feature for mobile users — perfect for event maps or store locations.

Search

Configure how users can search your map.

• Only items on map: Limits search results to map items (great for store locators).
• Center On Search: Automatically pans to the search result.
• Restrict Search to Location: Prevents results from appearing outside a defined region.

These are ideal for interactive finders or localized applications.

Branding (Change & Remove)

Add your brand to the map viewer and remove Scribble Maps logos.

• Toggle Your Branding and enter a custom name or company label.
• Removes the Scribble Maps loader logo.
• Displays your label in the bottom right corner of the map.

This feature is only available on Pro plans.

Analytics

Track engagement using Google Analytics 4.

Use Google Analytics 4 to track map views.

• Enter your GA4 Measurement ID (e.g. G-XXXXXXXXXX).
• Track map views and interactions via your analytics dashboard.

This is useful for marketing teams or anyone tracking user engagement.

Screen Effects

Add a little flair to your shared map.

• Enable Screen Effects
• Choose from fun animations like:
  • Rain
  • Snow
  • Flying Money

For interactive maps, you can also customize user interactions by enabling or disabling options like zoom controls, search functionality, map type selection, and more when configuring your embed code.

These effects appear on top of the map for festive or themed presentations.

Finalizing Settings

Once you've finished adjusting settings:

1. Click Save Settings to apply your changes.
2. Use the Preview button to see how your map will appear.
3. (Optional) Click Get Embed to generate a fresh embed code.

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Embedding on Websites

Want your map to appear on your blog, WordPress site, or custom website? Here's how:

WordPress & Blogger

WordPress (Self-hosted)

1. Log in to your site.
2. Open a post or page.
3. Add a Custom HTML block.
4. Paste your map's embed code.
5. Preview and publish.

Note: WordPress.com (hosted) does not support interactive maps — only static image embeds.

Blogger

1. Log in to Blogger.
2. Create or edit a post.
3. Switch to HTML view.
4. Paste the embed code.
5. Preview and publish.

Custom Websites

Custom Websites

1. Open your site's HTML file.
2. Paste the embed code where the map should appear.
3. Save and view in browser.

Embed Configuration Options

• Choose between interactive or image map.
• Set width/height, light/dark theme, and which controls are visible.

You can set dimensions, theme (light/dark), and which controls appear on interactive maps.

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Social Media Sharing

Want to post your map to Reddit, X (Twitter), or Facebook?

Just use your Share Link. If you have a premium account, you can also set privacy options to make your maps private (viewable only by you) or secure (requiring a password to access).

Any changes you make and save to your map will automatically update in all shared links and embedded versions.

Posting to Reddit

1. Log in to Reddit.
2. Choose the right community.
3. Create a new post.
4. Paste the Share Link.
5. Add a title and post.

Note: It may take a few minutes for the map preview to render properly in Reddit posts.

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Usage Limits

When using Google basemaps in your shared maps, there are monthly view limits based on your subscription:

• Pro Basic: 1,500 views/month.
• Pro Business: 5,000 views/month.

Once your map exceeds these limits, it will automatically switch to a Scribble Maps basemap or similar equivalent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I share my map without the left-side menu?

You can remove the editor UI by sharing just the iframe URL instead of the full embed code:

1. Go to MENU → Get Embed or use the Map Saved window.
2. Copy the embed code into a text editor.
3. Extract just the URL from the iframe. The embed code will look something like:
   <iframe src="https://www.scribblemaps.com/maps/view/YourMapName/YourMapID" style="width: 100%; height: 400px"></iframe>.
   You only need the URL between the quotation marks after "src=".
4. Share that direct URL. The URL alone provides a cleaner view without the editing menu.
   
   

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How do I update a map I've already shared?

Easy! All shared and embedded versions update automatically when you:

1. Reopen your map.
2. Make your changes.
3. Save the map.

All shared instances will update automatically.

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