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'''EarthMC Dynmap+''' is an [https://3meraldk.github.io/earthmc-dynmap open-source], all-browser extension created by [[3meraldK]] in February 2022 which enhances the user experience on [https://map.earthmc.net EarthMC's map website] by adding a wide range of features and modifying aesthetics. | '''EarthMC Dynmap+''' is an [https://3meraldk.github.io/earthmc-dynmap open-source], all-browser extension created by [[3meraldK]] in February 2022 which enhances the user experience on [https://map.earthmc.net EarthMC's map website] by adding a wide range of features and modifying aesthetics. The add-on gained great renown in following years, counting ~44,000 total downloads on GitHub repository (as of September 2026) and peak of ~1,200 users (in November 2025) who installed extension via [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrome_Web_Store Chrome Web Store (CWS)]. | ||
The extension was inspired by [[FranchuFranchu]]'s [https://github.com/FranchuFranchu/emc-dynmap-colors emc-dynmap-colors] web extension. The first versions of the add-on were limited to coloring (combining) towns into their respective | The extension was inspired by [[FranchuFranchu]]'s [https://github.com/FranchuFranchu/emc-dynmap-colors emc-dynmap-colors] web extension. The first versions of the add-on were limited to coloring (combining) towns into their respective [[alliance]]s. Over time, the project expanded into a full-scale extension that introduced user utilities and numerous tweaks. | ||
In early 2026, the extension has seen two distinct and feature-rich forks made by [https://github.com/EarthMC-Toolkit/earthmc-dynmap Owen3H] and [https://github.com/JasonSolace/earthmc-dynmap-cross-browser Solasaur], with the latter gaining significant popularity (~1,500 CWS users in peak) in the first half of 2026. In July 2026, [https://modrinth.com/mod/emcmap-addon a Minecraft mod] inspired by EarthMC Dynmap+ was "vibe-coded" by JR1258 which also went viral upon its introduction. | |||
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The entire project originated from bringing users the ability to switch between three map modes: "meganations," "alliances," or "default." The live alliance registry used by the extension is maintained by the team at [[EarthMC Stats|EMC Toolkit]]. You can contribute to the registry or request a change [https://discord.gg/AVtgkcRgFs in this Discord server]. | The entire project originated from bringing users the ability to switch between three map modes: "meganations," "alliances," or "default." The live alliance registry used by the extension is maintained by the team at [[EarthMC Stats|EMC Toolkit]]. You can contribute to the registry or request a change [https://discord.gg/AVtgkcRgFs in this Discord server]. | ||
=== Archive mode === | === Archive mode === | ||
It is a revolutionary tool that makes it significantly easier to browse through thousands of archived days of towns and nations since 2016, the very beginning of EarthMC. Prior to its introduction, users had to browse through the Wayback Machine archive index, only to be limited by page errors. | It is a revolutionary tool that makes it significantly easier to browse through thousands of archived days of towns and nations since 2016, the very beginning of EarthMC. Prior to its introduction, users had to browse through the Wayback Machine archive index, only to be limited by page errors. Statistics about towns are preserved by the aforementioned digital archive; map tile imagery is not preserved, and the archiving is done independently by players or automated scripts. | ||
=== Locators === | === Locators === | ||
Users have the ability to locate towns and nations by name, as well as find which towns specific players live in. The archive mode also has this capability. | Users have the ability to locate towns and nations by name, as well as find which towns specific players live in. The archive mode also has this capability. | ||