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Shackmaps
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What it is
Shackmaps is a free interactive map site for video games, available on the web. Visitors can search for a game or choose from maps linked on the homepage, browse locations, and track completion progress. For example, its Red Dead Redemption 2 map includes Legendary Animals, Legendary Fish, Dinosaur Bones, Rock Carvings, and Cigarette Cards. Shacknews says it created the site to offer players and developers another option for interactive game maps. The maps are made with game experts and maintained through continued updates; Shacknews says it works with developers where possible. Browsing does not require an account, and the site says there is no subscription or paywall. A free account using Google or Apple sign-in is required to track progress, add custom pins, or suggest pins. Users can contact the team to request a game be added. The privacy policy says account setup stores an email address and checked pins, which are encrypted at rest, and that the site does not sell user data. Its terms limit use to personal, non-commercial purposes and say the site is not intended for children under 16 without parental consent.
For and against
For
- Map browsing requires no account
- Free with no subscription or paywall
- Free accounts can track progress and add custom pins
- Users can suggest pins and request games
- Stored email addresses and checked pins are encrypted at rest
Against
- Progress tracking requires an account
- Use is limited to personal, non-commercial purposes
- Not intended for children under 16 without parental consent
The verdict
Shackmaps offers free map browsing and optional account features for tracking progress and adding pins. Its account requirement for those features and personal-use restriction are important considerations.
Who it suits
Shackmaps suits players who want to browse interactive video game maps or track map completion. Users who want progress tracking, custom pins, or pin suggestions need a free account.
Plans and prices
Free
No subscriptions or paywall · Some features require a free account
Read 8 Oct 2026 · shackmaps.com
On the record
- Accounts and cost
- The site says all features are free, with no subscription or paywall.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Age guidance
- The terms say the site is not intended for children under 16 without parental consent.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Analytics and hosting
- The privacy policy names Google Analytics, Google OAuth, NowMetrix, and Amazon Web Services among the services used with the site.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Audience and age
- The terms state that the site is not directed at or intended for children under 16.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Custom pins
- Users with an account can place custom pins and suggest pins.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Data collected
- The privacy policy says Shackmaps does not collect information automatically; account setup stores the user's email address and checked pins.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- The privacy policy says account email addresses and checked pins are encrypted at rest, and that the service does not sell user data.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Data protection
- The privacy policy says stored email addresses and checked pins are encrypted at rest and personal data is stored in a database using modern encryption methods.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Data sale
- The privacy policy says Shackmaps does not sell user data to third parties.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Game requests
- Users can contact the team to request that a game be added.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The privacy policy lists Google Analytics, Google OAuth, and NowMetrix as integrated services, and says the site is hosted by Amazon Web Services.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Map content
- The maps are made with game experts and maintained through continued updates; Shacknews says it works with developers where possible.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Map example
- The Red Dead Redemption 2 map includes locations such as Legendary Animals, Legendary Fish, Dinosaur Bones, Rock Carvings, and Cigarette Cards.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Map upkeep
- The team says it maintains maps through continued updates and works with game experts and, where possible, developers.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Shackmaps is a free interactive video game map site.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Progress tracking
- Users can track completion progress on maps, with an account required for that feature.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Shacknews says it created Shackmaps to offer players and developers a better option for interactive video game maps.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Search and map selection
- The homepage provides a game search field and links to maps for listed games.shackmaps.com · read 8 Oct 2026
