{"id":994082,"date":"2020-08-28T15:35:46","date_gmt":"2020-08-28T22:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=994082"},"modified":"2026-02-24T09:58:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T17:58:11","slug":"qa-on-map-viewer","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-online\/mapping\/qa-on-map-viewer","title":{"rendered":"Q&amp;A on Map Viewer Beta and Classic"},"author":9752,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":""},"categories":[22941],"tags":[42641,508022,756442],"industry":[],"product":[36551],"class_list":["post-994082","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mapping","tag-arcgis-online","tag-map-viewer-beta","tag-tips-tricks-for-arcgis-online","product-arcgis-online"],"acf":{"short_description":"With the release of Map Viewer beta and its coexistence with Map Viewer classic, we have received some questions we'd like to answer for you.","flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"sidebar","content":"<p><strong>Map Viewer Classic Has Retired <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Map Viewer Classic is no longer available in <strong>ArcGIS Online<\/strong> and <strong>ArcGIS Enterprise<\/strong> (since November 2025, release of ArcGIS Enterprise 12.0). This follows the July 2024 retirement of the <strong>3.x version of the ArcGIS API for JavaScript<\/strong>, which powered Map Viewer Classic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does this mean for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maps previously saved in Map Viewer Classic will now open and be saved in Map Viewer.<\/li>\n<li>For the latest features and improved performance, use Map Viewer for all your mapping needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>With the release of Map Viewer beta and its coexistence with Map Viewer classic, we have received some questions we&#8217;d like to answer to provide clarity as you build maps and apps.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<table id=\"templateFeature\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bodyContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div>\n<h3><strong>Q: How should we decide which Map Viewer to use?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A: Map Viewer beta provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?s=?adumkts=product&amp;adupro=ArcGIS_Online&amp;aduc=pr&amp;adum=blogs&amp;utm_Source=pr&amp;aduca=ArcGIS_Online_Promotions_Adoption&amp;sf_id=701f2000000roHRAAY%20#map%20viewer%20beta&amp;products=arcgis-online\">improved functionality and new features<\/a> while already supporting many of the workflows in Map Viewer classic. If you have existing maps built with Map Viewer classic or have a specific workflow in mind, you can reference the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/docs\/DOC-14312-compatibility-guide-for-web-maps-created-with-map-viewer-classic-and-map-viewer-beta?adumkts=product&amp;adupro=ArcGIS_Online&amp;aduc=pr&amp;adum=blogs&amp;utm_Source=pr&amp;aduca=ArcGIS_Online_Promotions_Adoption&amp;sf_id=701f2000000roHRAAY\">compatibility guide<\/a> to determine which Map Viewer meets your needs. If both fulfill your requirements, we suggest using Map Viewer beta to take advantage of the latest technology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/docs\/DOC-14312-compatibility-guide-for-web-maps-created-with-map-viewer-classic-and-map-viewer-beta?adumkts=product&amp;adupro=ArcGIS_Online&amp;aduc=pr&amp;adum=blogs&amp;utm_Source=pr&amp;aduca=ArcGIS_Online_Promotions_Adoption&amp;sf_id=701f2000000roHRAAY\">Review the compatibility guide<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table id=\"templateFeature\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bodyContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<h3><strong>Q: Do we need to convert maps built in Map Viewer classic to Map Viewer beta?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A: No conversion is necessary. Maps created in Map Viewer classic are supported in Map Viewer beta. Simply open your classic map in Map Viewer beta and save it. When saving, you have the choice to &#8220;Save this map&#8221; (overwrite your existing map) or &#8220;Save as a new map&#8221; (create a second map). Saving as a new map gives you the opportunity to verify that your updated map performs as expected before using it in a production workflow (<a href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/docs\/DOC-14312-compatibility-guide-for-web-maps-created-with-map-viewer-classic-and-map-viewer-beta?adumkts=product&amp;adupro=ArcGIS_Online&amp;aduc=pr&amp;adum=blogs&amp;utm_Source=pr&amp;aduca=ArcGIS_Online_Promotions_Adoption&amp;sf_id=701f2000000roHRAAY\">some features<\/a> are not yet fully implemented in Map Viewer beta).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table id=\"templateFeature\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bodyContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div>\n<h3><strong>Q: When will Map Viewer beta replace Map Viewer classic?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A: Both viewers will coexist until Map Viewer beta supports all the functionality available in Map Viewer classic. The date will be shared far in advance to give you time to prepare for the change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/docs\/DOC-14311?adumkts=product&amp;adupro=ArcGIS_Online&amp;aduc=pr&amp;adum=blogs&amp;utm_Source=pr&amp;aduca=ArcGIS_Online_Promotions_Adoption&amp;sf_id=701f2000000roHRAAY\">See what&#8217;s on the road map<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table id=\"templateFeature\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bodyContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div>\n<h3><strong>Q: How can I find out which apps support the new capabilities introduced in Map Viewer beta?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A: Most capabilities are supported across the platform. However, the new capabilities introduced in Map Viewer beta, including vector symbols, layer groups, and advanced labeling, are enabled by ArcGIS API 4.x for JavaScript. Therefore, web maps authored in Map Viewer beta are best paired with apps that are also built using ArcGIS API 4.x for JavaScript. Apps built using ArcGIS API 3.x for JavaScript can still display the maps, but they may not support all the capabilities. Over time, more web apps will be updated to use version 4.x.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/docs\/DOC-14455-apps-that-use-arcgis-api-for-javascript-3x-vs-4x?adumkts=product&amp;adupro=ArcGIS_Online&amp;aduc=pr&amp;adum=blogs&amp;utm_Source=pr&amp;aduca=ArcGIS_Online_Promotions_Adoption&amp;sf_id=701f2000000roHRAAY\">Identify an app&#8217;s API<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table id=\"templateFeature\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bodyContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div>\n<h3><strong>Q: Are there resources available to help me learn about Map Viewer beta?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A: Yes, you can get familiar with Map Viewer beta through guided exploration in this Discovery Path.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.arcgis.com\/en\/paths\/try-the-new-map-viewer\/?adumkts=product&amp;adupro=ArcGIS_Online&amp;aduc=pr&amp;adum=blogs&amp;utm_Source=pr&amp;aduca=ArcGIS_Online_Promotions_Adoption&amp;sf_id=701f2000000roHRAAY\">Start the Discovery Path<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<p><strong>Additional resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-online\/mapping\/web-maps-and-map-viewer-beta\/?adumkts=product&amp;adupro=ArcGIS_Online&amp;aduc=pr&amp;adum=blogs&amp;utm_Source=pr&amp;aduca=ArcGIS_Online_Promotions_Adoption&amp;sf_id=701f2000000roHRAAY\">web map authoring and Map Viewer beta<\/a><\/li>\n<li>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-online\/mapping\/highly-requested-features-are-now-available-in-map-viewer-beta\/?adumkts=product&amp;adupro=ArcGIS_Online&amp;aduc=pr&amp;adum=blogs&amp;utm_Source=pr&amp;aduca=ArcGIS_Online_Promotions_Adoption&amp;sf_id=701f2000000roHRAAY\">what&#8217;s new in Map Viewer beta<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Gain insights from the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.esri.com\/community\/arcgis-online-map-viewer-beta?adumkts=product&amp;adupro=ArcGIS_Online&amp;aduc=pr&amp;adum=blogs&amp;utm_Source=pr&amp;aduca=ArcGIS_Online_Promotions_Adoption&amp;sf_id=701f2000000roHRAAY\">Map Viewer beta community<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips &amp; Tricks for ArcGIS Online<\/strong> is a monthly newsletter that provides relevant information for ArcGIS Online users. The topics and resources are compiled for you by the product team.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/arcgis\/products\/arcgis-online\/news?adumkts=product&amp;adupro=ArcGIS_Online&amp;aduc=pr&amp;adum=blogs&amp;utm_Source=pr&amp;aduca=ArcGIS_Online_Promotions_Adoption&amp;sf_id=701f2000000roHRAAY\">Sign up for Tips &amp; Tricks<\/a><\/p>\n"}],"authors":[{"ID":9752,"user_firstname":"Lynnae","user_lastname":"Terpstra","nickname":"LTerpstra","user_nicename":"lterpstra","display_name":"Lynnae Terpstra","user_email":"LTerpstra@esri.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2019-07-15 20:11:41","user_description":"Lynnae Terpstra manages product marketing for ArcGIS Online.","user_avatar":"<img data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LynnaeT-213x200.jpg' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-96 photo ' height='96' width='96'\/>"}],"related_articles":[{"ID":933111,"post_author":"9752","post_date":"2020-07-10 20:30:25","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-11 03:30:25","post_content":"","post_title":"Highly requested features are now available in Map Viewer Beta","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"highly-requested-features-are-now-available-in-map-viewer-beta","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-21 14:02:20","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-21 21:02:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=933111","menu_order":0,"post_type":"blog","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":659542,"post_author":"5631","post_date":"2019-11-19 19:13:42","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-20 03:13:42","post_content":"","post_title":"Introducing the next generation of map making with Map Viewer Beta","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"introducing-map-viewer-beta","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-27 11:46:31","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-27 19:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=659542","menu_order":0,"post_type":"blog","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":704442,"post_author":"5721","post_date":"2020-01-16 10:30:25","post_date_gmt":"2020-01-16 18:30:25","post_content":"","post_title":"Web maps and Map Viewer Beta","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"web-maps-and-map-viewer-beta","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-23 17:28:57","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-24 01:28:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=704442","menu_order":0,"post_type":"blog","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/08\/YellowstoneBlendingBlogCard-1.png","wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/08\/YellowstoneBlendingBlogBanner.png","show_article_image":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.9 (Yoast SEO v25.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Q&amp;A on Map Viewer Beta and Classic<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How should we decide which Map Viewer to use? 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