{"id":1801472,"date":"2025-10-31T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T16:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=1801472"},"modified":"2026-02-27T05:13:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T13:13:41","slug":"classic-story-map-transition-timeline-december-2022","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-storymaps\/announcements\/classic-story-map-transition-timeline-december-2022","title":{"rendered":"Classic Esri Story Maps Roadmap for Retirement"},"author":5441,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":""},"categories":[37101],"tags":[766302,449782],"industry":[],"product":[36551,36611,380802],"class_list":["post-1801472","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcements","tag-classic-esri-story-maps-transition","tag-classic-story-maps","product-arcgis-online","product-story-maps","product-arcgis-storymaps"],"acf":{"short_description":"This article contains important information about the retirement of classic Esri Story Maps","flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"sidebar","content":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Classic Esri Story Maps retired in ArcGIS Online in February 2026 and retired with ArcGIS Enterprise 11.0.<\/em><\/p>\n","image_reference":false,"layout":"standard","image_reference_figure":"","snippet":"","spotlight_name":"","section_title":"","position":"Center","spotlight_image":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This article contains important information about the retirement of classic Esri Story Maps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key Information at a Glance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Retirement Date:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Classic Esri Story Maps will be retired from ArcGIS Online in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q1 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and was retired with ArcGIS Enterprise 11.0.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What&#8217;s Changing:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> After retirement, the classic Esri Story Maps templates will no longer be available, and the stories will not be viewable at their previous URLs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Action Required: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/t5\/arcgis-storymaps-blog\/managing-the-classic-esri-story-maps-retirement-in\/ba-p\/1599398\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transition to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ArcGIS StoryMaps<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to continue using Esri&#8217;s modern storytelling capabilities and ensure compatibility with the latest web technologies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2946626,"id":2946626,"title":"Classic Esri Story Maps Retirement Timeline","filename":"ClassicEsriStoryMaps_Retirement_Timeline.png","filesize":1913856,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ClassicEsriStoryMaps_Retirement_Timeline.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-storymaps\/announcements\/classic-story-map-transition-timeline-december-2022\/classicesristorymaps_retirement_timeline","alt":"Timeline with the following events: 2012 - First classic Esri Story Maps template launched; 2019 - ArcGIS StoryMaps launched. Announcement of classic Esri Story Maps retirement; 2022 - Retirement of classic Esri Story Maps in Enterprise 11.0; 2023 - conversion tool available; 2025 - Replacement item workflow available, Q1 2026 - Classic Esri Story Maps retirement in ArcGIS Online","author":"6751","description":"","caption":"","name":"classicesristorymaps_retirement_timeline","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1801472,"date":"2025-10-31 23:09:36","modified":"2025-10-31 23:25:50","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1916,"height":821,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ClassicEsriStoryMaps_Retirement_Timeline-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ClassicEsriStoryMaps_Retirement_Timeline.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":199,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ClassicEsriStoryMaps_Retirement_Timeline.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":329,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ClassicEsriStoryMaps_Retirement_Timeline.png","large-width":1916,"large-height":821,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ClassicEsriStoryMaps_Retirement_Timeline-1536x658.png","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":658,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ClassicEsriStoryMaps_Retirement_Timeline.png","2048x2048-width":1916,"2048x2048-height":821,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ClassicEsriStoryMaps_Retirement_Timeline-826x354.png","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":354,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ClassicEsriStoryMaps_Retirement_Timeline.png","wide_image-width":1916,"wide_image-height":821}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ClassicEsriStoryMaps_Retirement_Timeline.png"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Retirement of Classic Esri Story Maps<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The retirement process for classic Esri Story Maps was announced in 2019 shortly after Esri launched ArcGIS StoryMaps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The retirement of classic Esri Story Maps in ArcGIS Online has been updated to Q1 2026. <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After this date:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The classic Esri Story Maps templates will no longer be available on ArcGIS Online.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the content (text, media, maps, app links, etc.) will remain in ArcGIS Online items, classic Esri Story Maps stories will no longer be accessible via their previous arcgis.com URLs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Esri recommends all customers transition to ArcGIS StoryMaps or other current-generation ArcGIS apps to continue enjoying the latest web mapping technology and improvements in storytelling capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does this retirement apply to ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, or both?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The information and dates in this article primarily apply to classic Esri Story Maps in ArcGIS Online.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Classic Esri Story Maps was retired in ArcGIS Enterprise 11.0 and can only be accessed in ArcGIS Enterprise 10.9.1 and earlier. You can find more details on the retirement of classic Esri Story Maps in ArcGIS Enterprise <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-enterprise\/administration\/consider-arcgis-enterprise-10-9-1-until-youre-ready-to-turn-it-up-to-11\/#Story%20Maps\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Is Classic Esri Story Maps Being Retired?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Esri introduced its first storytelling template in 2012. Additional templates followed, including Cascade, Journal, Series, Shortlist, Swipe, and Tour, collectively known as classic Esri Story Maps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These templates were built using older technology, which is no longer supported by Esri<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. As web technologies and browsers evolve, these templates risk becoming incompatible with newer technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Retiring these templates allows Esri to focus on ArcGIS StoryMaps, which is built on modern technology. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transition to ArcGIS StoryMaps today to get continued support, security, and access to new features.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">By transitioning to ArcGIS StoryMaps, you can take advantage of the latest enhancements in Esri\u2019s storytelling tools and keep your stories accessible and functional as technology advances.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Is ArcGIS StoryMaps?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Launched in 2019<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/arcgis\/products\/arcgis-storymaps\/overview\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">ArcGIS StoryMaps<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a modern, unified platform for creating interactive and dynamic stories. It consolidates the capabilities of classic Esri Story Maps while introducing enhanced features, such as:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Slide-based presentations (called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/story-maps\/announcements\/briefings-in-arcgis-storymaps\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ArcGIS StoryMaps briefings<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Integration with the latest web mapping tools<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Greater flexibility in storytelling design and customization<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Should You Do Now?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Esri recommends transitioning to ArcGIS StoryMaps<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to ensure continued access to modern storytelling capabilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For guidance on transitioning from classic Esri Story Maps to ArcGIS StoryMaps, see <a href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/t5\/arcgis-storymaps-blog\/managing-the-classic-esri-story-maps-retirement-in\/ba-p\/1599398\">Managing the classic Esri Story Maps retirement in your organization<\/a>. The blog provides helpful instructions, tools, best practices, and expert recommendations to ensure a smooth and successful migration process. It\u2019s the ideal starting point to help you manage the retirement of classic Esri Story Maps and embrace the features and benefits of ArcGIS StoryMaps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>This page was originally posted in December 2022 and was updated in March 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Esri offers two storytelling tools, the classic Esri Story Maps and the current ArcGIS StoryMaps. While only classic Esri Story Maps is being retired, it&#8217;s important to clarify that this is distinct from the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.storymaps.com\/migration\/\">retirement of StoryMaps.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"}],"authors":[{"ID":362722,"user_firstname":"Ellen","user_lastname":"Delgado","nickname":"Ellen Delgado","user_nicename":"edelgado","display_name":"Ellen Delgado","user_email":"edelgado@esri.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2024-10-01 23:35:56","user_description":"Greetings, StoryMaps lovers!\r\n\r\nI\u2019m Ellen Delgado, a Product Manager for ArcGIS StoryMaps at Esri. I work with cross-functional teams to design and deliver tools that make storytelling with maps intuitive, expressive, and impactful. I\u2019m passionate about using geospatial technology to connect cultures, share knowledge, and create solutions that help people understand and improve the world.\r\n\r\nMy background is in environmental engineering and GIS, where I applied spatial analysis, data visualization, and field research to support conservation and environmental initiatives. I enjoy bridging the gap between technical functionality and user experience\u2014combining my GIS expertise with a focus on design and usability to help people communicate ideas clearly and bring spatial stories to life.\r\n\r\nI always enjoy connecting with the StoryMaps community. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to share ideas, discuss storytelling with maps, or talk about how geospatial technology can support impactful communication.","user_avatar":"<img data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0379-213x200.jpg' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-96 photo ' height='96' width='96'\/>"},{"ID":6751,"user_firstname":"Jennifer","user_lastname":"Bell","nickname":"Jennifer Bell","user_nicename":"jenniferbell","display_name":"Jennifer Bell","user_email":"JBell@esri.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2018-03-02 00:18:47","user_description":"Jennifer Bell\u2019s dedication to helping people visualize data and tell impactful stories led her to product management at Esri. She is passionate about enhancing user experiences and advocating for mapmakers, app builders, story creators, and their audiences. Jennifer welcomes ideas and feedback as she and her team shape the future of Map Viewer, ArcGIS Instant Apps, and ArcGIS StoryMaps.","user_avatar":"<img data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Jennifer_Bell-465x465.jpg' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-96 photo ' height='96' width='96'\/>"},{"ID":5441,"user_firstname":"Owen","user_lastname":"Evans","nickname":"Owen Evans","user_nicename":"oevans","display_name":"Owen Evans","user_email":"OEvans@esri.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2018-03-02 00:17:09","user_description":"Owen is the lead product engineer for ArcGIS StoryMaps and has been with Esri since 2004. Before joining the StoryMaps team, he spent 11 years as a solution engineer on Esri's National Government team helping people understand the value and utility of geospatial thinking.","user_avatar":"<img data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2018\/03\/OJE_FedGIS.jpg' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-96 photo ' height='96' width='96'\/>"},{"ID":6651,"user_firstname":"Mallory","user_lastname":"Delgadillo","nickname":"Mallory Delgadillo","user_nicename":"mdelgadillo","display_name":"Mallory Delgadillo","user_email":"MDelgadillo@esri.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2018-03-02 00:18:37","user_description":"Mallory Delgadillo is the Lead Product Marketing Manager for Esri's SaaS, Imagery, and Spatial Data Science products. During her nine years at Esri, she has focused on educating and inspiring data and remote sensing enthusiasts to think spatially, enhancing their understanding of GIS applications.","user_avatar":"<img data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mallory_head_shot.jpg' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-96 photo ' height='96' width='96'\/>"}],"related_articles":[{"ID":1695042,"post_author":"32401","post_date":"2022-11-30 19:00:18","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-01 03:00:18","post_content":"","post_title":"Boost your map tour experience with countdowns, 3D globes, and more","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"map-tour-enhancements","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-03-29 21:39:56","post_modified_gmt":"2026-03-30 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