102+ LIST OF MOST CITED SOFTWARE IN THE WEEKLYOSM

102+ LIST OF MOST CITED SOFTWARE IN THE WEEKLYOSM https://weeklyosm.eu Raquel Dezidério Souto, Artur Barcelos S. Fernandes, Gabrielle Toledo Lima, Myllene Luiza Vieira Lopes, Paloma Moreira Caetano e Tatiana dos Santos S. Vianna. List of most cited software in the weeklyOSM. Rio de Janeiro: IVIDES DATA, Oct. 9th, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17309214 Technical specifications 3D Model aerial imagery API conversor data extraction data quality desktop editor library mobile editor notes editor OSM based services routing street level imagery tagging 3D MODEL __________________________________________________________________ F4map Group: 3D model Description: It is a 3D visualization tool based on OpenStreetMap data, offering a detailed and interactive perspective of buildings and urban structures. Link of the project: https://demo.f4map.com/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/F4map osm2world.org Group: 3D model Description: Converts OpenStreetMap data into 3D representations, allowing the generation of three-dimensional models of urban and rural environments. Link of the project: https://osm2world.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Osm2World © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International OSM Buildings Grupo: 3D Model Description: Renderer that displays 3D buildings directly in the browser using OpenStreetMap data. Link of the project: https://osmbuildings.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSMBuildings streets.gl Group: 3D model Description: 3D map viewer with OpenStreetMap data and a focus on urban realism. Link of the project: https://streets.gl/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Streets_GL AERIAL IMAGERY __________________________________________________________________ OpenAerialMap Group: aerial imagery Description: Open aerial imagery platform for collaborative mapping. Link of the project: https://openaerialmap.org Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OpenAerialMap OpenDroneMap Group: aerial imagery Description: Open source program that processes aerial images taken by drones to generate 2D and 3D models, orthophotos, point clouds, and elevation models. It is useful in mapping projects, agriculture, urban planning, and environmental conservation. Link of the project: https://www.opendronemap.org/ Other link(s):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenDroneMap © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 2 API __________________________________________________________________ Carto API Group: API Description: Tool for visualization and analysis of geospatial data on the Web. Link of the project: https://carto.com/developers/ Other link(s):https://github.com/CartoDB/CartoDB-SQL-API?tab=readme-ov-file Mapbox GL Group: API Description: An open-source JavaScript library for rendering interactive vector maps with custom data or from OpenStreetMap. Link of the project: https://docs.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Mapbox https://github.com/mapbox/mapbox-gl-js Nominatim Group: API Description: Geocoder (and reverse search) that converts addresses into geographic coordinates (and vice versa), based on OpenStreetMap data. Link of the project: https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Nominatim https://github.com/osm-search/Nominatim OSM API Group: API Description: Official OpenStreetMap programming interface for querying, editing and extracting data. Link of the project: https://api.openstreetmap.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Comparison_of_editors © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 3 overpass API Group: API Description: Advanced query interface for OpenStreetMap data, allowing custom searches by location, tags, or object types, and retrieving data in formats such as XML or JSON, ideal for efficient extractions without editing. Link of the project: https://overpass-api.de/api/interpreter Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Overpass_API CONVERSOR __________________________________________________________________ osm2pgsql Group: conversor Description: Open-source program to import OpenStreetMap data directly into a PostgreSQL/PostGIS database, used to generate raster or vector maps, as well as to feed rendering systems or spatial analysis. Link of the project: https://osm2pgsql.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Osm2pgsql osmium Group: conversor Description: Suite of programs for manipulating and converting OpenStreetMap data. Link of the project: https://osmcode.org/osmium-tool/ Other link(s): https://software.wambachers-osm.website/ osmosis Group: conversor Description: A Java command-line tool designed for processing and manipulating OSM data. It supports basic operations such as area extraction, applying diffs, filtering, data reordering, and integration with databases, using an extensible component architecture. Link of the project: https://github.com/openstreetmap/osmosis Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Osmosis © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 4 PyOsmium Group: conversor Description: Python library that provides bindings for libosmium (C++), allowing efficient reading and processing of large OSM files, with support for handlers, filters, and data writing, ideal for analysis pipelines in Python. Link of the project: https://osmcode.org/pyosmium/ Other link(s): https://github.com/osmcode/pyosmium DATA EXTRACTION __________________________________________________________________ BBBike Group: data extraction Description: Bicycle route planner, focusing on safe and comfortable paths. Link of the project: https://www.bbbike.org Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/BBBike_@_World Geofabrik Group: data extraction Description: Platform that offers updated regional extracts of OpenStreetMap data in various formats, such as .PBF and .SHP. It is widely used by developers, researchers, and mappers who need to retrieve specific data, by country or continent, for analysis or offline use. It also provides geoprocessing and geoservices resources related to geospatial data. Link of the project: https://download.geofabrik.de/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Geofabrik HDX Group: data extraction Description: UN-OCHA platform for sharing humanitarian data, including OpenStreetMap layers used in disaster response and humanitarian aid planning. Link of the project: https://data.humdata.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Humanitarian_Data_Exchange © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 5 overpass turbo Group: data extraction Description: User-friendly web interface for building, testing, and running queries on the Overpass API using OpenStreetMap data, allowing results to be viewed directly in the browser and exported in different formats. Link of the project: https://overpass-turbo.eu/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Overpass_turbo overpass ultra Group: data extraction Description: Web interface that allows you to run queries via the Overpass API and view large volumes of OSM data in a modern style. Link of the project: https://overpass-ultra.us/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Overpass_Ultra DATA QUALITY __________________________________________________________________ achavi Group: data quality Description: Viewer of changes made to OpenStreetMap (diff viewer). Link of the project: https://gitlab.com/Strubbl/userscripts/-/blob/master/ osm_changeset_analyze_urls.user.js#bypass=true Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Achavi HDYC Group: data quality Description: Web page that provides a visual summary of a given user's contributions to OpenStreetMap, highlighting statistics and the distribution of edits. Link of the project: https://hdyc.neis-one.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/How_did_you_contribute%3F © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 6 Map Compare Group: data quality Description: Developed by Geofabrik (Germany), Map Compare allows you to visually compare different layers of base maps from OpenStreetMap and other providers, such as Google, Bing, Here, etc. It is useful for evaluating differences in coverage, style, or updates between map services, especially in specific areas. Link of the project: https://tools.geofabrik.de/mc Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Geofabrik OSMCha Group: data quality Description: A robust validator that analyzes and reviews changes made to OpenStreetMap, identifying suspicious edits, contributions from new users, bulk edits, changes requiring verification, etc. It is widely used by validators and moderators to maintain the quality and reliability of OSM data. Link of the project: https://osmcha.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSMCha OSM History Analytics Group: data quality Description: Platform that analyzes OSM edit history, providing spatial and temporal statistics through APIs and dashboards. Link of the project: https://heigit.org/introducing-the-ohsome-osm-history-analytics-platform/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_History_Analytics OSM Inspector Group: data quality Description: Validator that facilitates analysis and visual inspection of data in OpenStreetMap. Link of the project: https://tools.geofabrik.de/osmi/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Inspector © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 7 osm-revert Group: data quality Description: Feature that allows you to revert changesets in OSM, making it easier to correct problematic edits. Link of the project: https://revert.monicz.dev/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Osm-revert Osmose Group: data quality Description: OSM data quality monitoring system, which displays errors and inconsistencies in mapped data on an interactive map. Link of the project: https://osmose.openstreetmap.fr/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Osmose OSMstats Group: data quality Description: Statistics and visualizations about OSM contributors and editions. Link of the project: http://osmstats.neis-one.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Stats Reverter Group: data quality Description: Plugin for the JOSM editor that facilitates the reversal of changesets, allowing you to safely revert edits and manage conflicts. Link of the project: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/JOSM/Plugins/Reverter Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Change_rollback Who Did It Group: data quality Description: Identify, in a given area of OSM, which users have recently made edits, making it easier to view active contributions. Link of the project: https://simon04.dev.openstreetmap.org/whodidit/ Other link(s): https://help.openstreetmap.org/questions/23245/how-do-i-find-out-who-is-alsocontributing-to-osm-and-communicate-with-them/ © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 8 DESKTOP EDITOR __________________________________________________________________ Field Papers Group: desktop editor Description: Printing OSM maps for field notes and later digitization. Link of the project: https://fieldpapers.org Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Field_Papers iD Group: desktop editor Description: Simple OSM map editor that works directly in the web browser. Link of the project: https://ideditor.com/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/ID JOSM Group: desktop editor Description: Powerful and comprehensive editor for editing OpenStreetMap data, especially suited for experienced users. Works offline and allows you to load external layers, to use plugins, and to review large volumes of data. Link of the project: https://josm.openstreetmap.de/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/JOSM Level0 Group: desktop editor Description: Simple editor for OpenStreetMap, text-based and useful for quick manual edits by advanced users, with a minimalist interface and support for OSM tags. Link of the project: https://level0.osmz.ru/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Level0 © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 9 Vespucci Group: mobile editor Description: Mobile editor for OpenStreetMap, which allows you to edit, add, and review elements directly on the map, with a high degree of control and detail, making it one of the most robust applications for editing. Link of the project: https://vespucci.io/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Vespucci https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.blau.android Wheelmap Group: mobile editor Description: Mobile app for collaborative mapping focused on accessibility, which allows users to assess and view the level of accessibility of public places for wheelchair users. Link of the project: https://wheelmap.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/GeoNotes https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kanpekiapps.geonotes&hl=pt_BR NOTES EDITOR __________________________________________________________________ GeoNotes Group: notes editor Description: Mobile application designed to record georeferenced notes in the field, associating observations with coordinates. It is useful for mapping planning, error logging, and organizing subsequent tasks. Link of the project: https://www.geo-notes.com/index_en.html Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/GeoNotes https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kanpekiapps.geonotes&hl=pt_BR © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 16 NotesReview Group: notes editor Description: Application that organizes the review of notes created in OpenStreetMap, helping mappers interpret, discuss, and resolve issues raised by other users on the map. Link of the project: https://ent8r.github.io/NotesReview/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/NotesReview OSM Note Viewer Group: notes editor Description: Mobile app and web application that allows you to easily view and manage OpenStreetMap notes. Notes are suggestions or observations made by users about possible changes or verifications on the map. Link of the project: https://antonkhorev.github.io/osm-note-viewer/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Note_viewer OSM BASED SERVICES __________________________________________________________________ CyclOSM Group: OSM based service Description: Geoservice that provides OpenStreetMap map rendering, focused on mapping data and information useful for cyclists. Link of the project: http://www.cyclosm.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/CyclOSM FacilMap Group: OSM based service Description: Geoservice that provides different OpenStreetMap renderings, routes, and custom map creation, with the option to add markers, lines, and routes, supporting .GPX, .KML, .GeoJSON, and .OSM files. Link of the project: https://facilmap.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/FacilMap © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 17 Mapbox Group: OSM based service Description: Mapping suite that provides programs and APIs for creating custom and interactive maps, with support for OpenStreetMap data. Widely used in mobile apps, websites, and geographic visualization systems. Link of the project: https://www.mapbox.com/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Mapbox OpenAEDMap Group: OSM based service Description: Open data project showing all automated external defibrillators (AEDs) worldwide. The web map is based on OpenStreetMap data, and the project is the result of collaboration with the OpenStreetMap Poland Association. Link of the project: https://openaedmap.org/pt/ Other link(s): https://github.com/openstreetmap-polska/openaedmap-frontend OpenCycleMap Group: OSM based service Description: Sliding web map, based on OSM, with contours, hill shading, and cycling-related data and information, such as routes and bicycle parking facilities. Link of the project: https://opencyclemap.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OpenCycleMap OpenHistoricalMap Group: OSM based service Description: It collects historical data that cannot be mapped on OpenStreetMap (which operates with current data). There are some objects in the OpenStreetMap database that should be in OpenHistoricalMap. A typical example is historic railroad tracks that have already been dismantled. Link of the project: https://www.openhistoricalmap.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OpenHistoricalMap © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 18 Open Infrastructure Map Group: OSM based service Description: Web map highlighting features related to the world's infrastructure, mapped on OpenStreetMap. Link of the project: https://openinframap.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Open_Infrastructure_Map OpenMapTiles Group: OSM based service Description: Geoservice of vector tiles. Link of the project: https://openmaptiles.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OpenMapTiles OpenPoiMap Group: OSM based service Description: Web map highlighting points of interest (POI) mapped in OSM, which allows the user to choose layers. Link of the project: http://openpoimap.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OpenPoiMap OpenRailwayMap Group: OSM based service Description: Detailed web map of the rail network, based on OpenStreetMap. It takes into account all vehicles that run on rails, such as railroads, subways, strees and railroads. Link of the project: https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OpenRailwayMap OpenRouteService Group: OSM based service Description: OSM-based routing geoservice for multiple transportation modes. Link of the project: https://openrouteservice.org Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Pt:Openrouteservice © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 19 OpenSeaMap Group: OSM based service Description: Geoservice with features mapped in OpenStreetMap, related to navigation, such as lighthouses and buoys, as well as marine features, such as islands. Link of the project: https://www.openseamap.org Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OpenSeaMap OpenStreetBrowser Group: OSM based service Description: Interface for navigating OpenStreetMap, which organizes points of interest (POIs) into categories such as transportation, culture, education, or services. Link of the project: https://www.openstreetbrowser.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OpenStreetBrowser OpenTopoMap Group: OSM based service Description: Web map based on OSM data, geared toward outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. Displays maps with an aesthetic inspired by topographic maps. Link of the project: https://opentopomap.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OpenTopoMap OsmHydrant Group: OSM based service Description: Web map focused on mapping fire hydrants and firefighting infrastructure in general. It allows you to locate, add, or review this equipment on OSM. Link of the project: https://www.osmhydrant.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OsmHydrant PokemonGO Group: OSM based service Description: Augmented reality game that uses geolocation and maps. Link of the project: https://pokemongo.com/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Go https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nianticlabs.pokemongo&hl=pt_BR © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 20 uMap Group: OSM based service Description: Draw lines, markers and areas on the OpenStreetMap base layer, share and collaborate with others. Link of the project: https://umap-project.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/UMap WaterwayMap Group: OSM based service Description: Web map showing toponymy and how rivers and streams are connected. Link of the project: https://waterwaymap.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/WaterwayMap.org waymarkedtrails Group: OSM based service Description: Web map based on OSM, to visualize features related to various outdoor activities, such as routes (including symbols). With realistic vision, hill shading and relief. Link of the project: http://waymarkedtrails.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Waymarked_Trails ROUTING __________________________________________________________________ Brouter Group: routing Description: Routing geoservice for trekking and cycling with predefined profiles and the ability to modify and upload customized profiles. Link of the project: http://brouter.de/brouter-web/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Brouter © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 21 GraphHopper Group: routing Description: A fast routing geoservice for bicycles, pedestrians and cars, with worldwide coverage and using GraphHopper, an open source routing engine. Link of the project: https://graphhopper.com/maps Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/GraphHopper Komoot Group: routing Description: Geo-routing service for mountain bikes, touring bikes and hiking bikes, taking into account your level of fitness and the elevation of the route. Link of the project: http://www.komoot.de/plan Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Komoot Locus Map Group: routing Description: Multifunctional navigation application for mobile, which includes advanced online and offline geolocation features. Link of the project: https://www.locusmap.app/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Locus_Map Mapzen Group: routing Description: Maintains an accessible mapping platform, as well as core components of geo platforms, such as rendering and navigation. Link of the project: https://www.mapzen.com OsmAnd Group: routing Description: Map and navigation app for mobile devices, with optional offline maps and detailed instructions. Link of the project: https://osmand.net/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OsmAnd © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 22 OSM Route Manager and History Viewer Group: routing Description: Router based on OpenStreetMap and Mapnik style (https://mapnik.org/). Link of the project: https://github.com/osmrmhv/osmrmhv Open Source Routing Machine Group: routing Description: Global rapid routing geoservice for automotive vehicles. Link of the project: http://map.project-osrm.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Open_Source_Routing_Machine uNav Group: routing Description: Map viewer and navigator for Ubuntu Touch (smartphones and tablets running Ubuntu). Link of the project: https://unav.me Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/UNav Valhalla Group: routing Description: Global routing geoservice for motor vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles. Link of the project: https://mapzen.com/projects/valhalla/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Valhalla STREET LEVEL IMAGERY __________________________________________________________________ KartaView Group: street level imagery Description: Collaborative web platform for sharing street-level images. Named before as OpenStreetCam. Link of the project: https://kartaview.org Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/KartaView © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 23 Mapilio Group: street level imagery Description: Collaborative web platform for sharing street-level images, including 360° photos. Free alternative to Mapillary. Link of the project: https://www.mapilio.com/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Mapilio https://github.com/mapilio https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapilio.app&hl=pt_BR Mapillary Group: street level imagery Description: Collaborative web platform for sharing street-level images, where users contribute photos that are processed using artificial intelligence. Closed source code. Link of the project: https://www.mapillary.com/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Mapillary https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapillary.app&hl=pt_BR Panoramax Group: street level imagery Description: Collaborative web platform for sharing street-level images, an opensource alternative to Mapillary. It allows users to upload and view street images, with a focus on decentralization and public or community servers. It is geared toward projects that value autonomy and transparency. Link of the project: https://panoramax.fr/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Panoramax TAGGING __________________________________________________________________ TagFinder Group: tagging Description: Tag repository to discover and explore tags used in OSM. Link of the project: https://tagfinder.osm.ch/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/TagFinder © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 24 Taginfo Group: tagging Description: Tag repository that provides real-time statistics on the use of tags in OpenStreetMap. It allows you to analyze which tags are most used, how they are applied, and in which regions, serving as a reference for standardization and maintenance of good mapping practices with OSM. Link of the project: https://taginfo.openstreetmap.org/ Other link(s): https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Taginfo TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS __________________________________________________________________________ Souto, Raquel Dezidério; Fernandes, Artur Barcelos S.; Lima, Gabrielle Toledo; Lopes, Myllene Luiza Vieira; Caetano, Paloma Moreira; Vianna, Tatiana dos Santos S. 102+ List of most cited software in the weeklyOSM. Rio de Janeiro, IVIDES DATA, Oct. 9th, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17309214 This list is part of the analysis that was carried out with articles published in issues #272 to #768 (2015 to 2025) of weeklyOSM. To see the complete results: weeklyOSM-stats on GitHub: https://github.com/raqueldeziderio/weeklyOSM-stats Graphics of selected software and groups: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15293321 Licenses: © OSM and OpenStreetMap are trademarks. OpenStreetMap contributors. License for this list: CC BY-SA 4.0. The licenses for the software mentioned should be verified in the project documentation. © Authors, IVIDES DATA | CC BY-SA 4.0 International Back to the Index 25