What is Historypin?
Historypin lets people and archives pin historical photos, audio and stories to the map, so you can see what a street looked like decades ago and add your own memories.
Free
Historypin
Old photos and stories pinned to the places they were taken
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Community
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Historical photos on a map
- Community collections
- Add your own photos and stories
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Continuously (community edits)
- Data source
- Archives and community uploads
- Made by
- Shift (Historypin) (non-profit)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Historypin
- Search your street to find old photos shared by neighbours and archives.
Who it is for
Historypin is especially useful for history lovers.
Questions about Historypin
Is Historypin free?
Yes. Historypin is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Historypin?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Historypin updated?
It changes continuously as the community adds and edits information.
Where does Historypin get its data?
Archives and community uploads.
Can I use Historypin on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to Historypin?
Similar maps include GeaCron, Native Land, OpenHistoricalMap and Chronas. See the full list of Historypin alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about Historypin. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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