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World Anvil

Worldbuilding platform with interactive maps, timelines and wikis

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Coverage: Your own worlds
Updates: Community
Price: Free + paid plan
Sign-up: Required
View: Flat map

What is World Anvil?

World Anvil is a worldbuilding platform for writers and game masters, combining interactive maps with pins and layers, timelines and wiki-style articles about your world.

What you can do

Interactive maps with pins and layers
Timelines and articles
Share worlds publicly

The details

Coverage: Your own worlds
Updates: Continuously (community edits)
Data source: User creations
Made by: World Anvil (company)
Price: Free + paid plan
Account: Account required
On phones: Best on a computer
Map view: Flat map

Tips for using World Anvil

Link map pins to articles to make your map explorable.

Who it is for

World Anvil is especially useful for gamers.

Interactive maps for gamers

Questions about World Anvil

Is World Anvil free?

You can use the basic map for free. Some features need a paid plan.

Do I need an account to use World Anvil?

Yes. You need to create an account before you can use the map.

How often is World Anvil updated?

It changes continuously as the community adds and edits information.

Where does World Anvil get its data?

User creations.

Can I use World Anvil on my phone?

It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.

What are some alternatives to World Anvil?

Similar maps include Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator, LotrProject Middle-earth Map, Inkarnate and Medieval Fantasy City Generator. See the full list of World Anvil alternatives on ColorfulMaps.

Summary based on public information about World Anvil. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.