What is WALS Online?
The World Atlas of Language Structures maps features of grammar, sounds and vocabulary for over two thousand languages, so you can see, for example, which languages put the verb first or have tones.
Free Open data
WALS Online
World Atlas of Language Structures: maps of grammar features
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Archive
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Maps of language features
- Thousands of languages
- Combine features
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Static archive
- Data source
- Linguistic research
- Made by
- Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (university / research)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using WALS Online
- Browse by feature, then click dots to see each language.
Who it is for
WALS Online is especially useful for researchers & analysts and students.
Questions about WALS Online
Is WALS Online free?
Yes. WALS Online is free to use.
Do I need an account to use WALS Online?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is WALS Online updated?
It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.
Where does WALS Online get its data?
Linguistic research.
Can I use WALS Online on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to WALS Online?
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