Shackmaps
Shackmaps is a free, web-based site for interactive video game maps.
What Shackmaps is
Shackmaps is a free, web-based site for interactive video game maps. Visitors can search for a game or choose from map links on the homepage, then browse locations and track completion. For example, the Red Dead Redemption 2 map includes Legendary Animals, Legendary Fish, Dinosaur Bones, Rock Carvings, and Cigarette Cards. Shacknews says it created the site to give players and developers another option for game maps. Maps are made with game experts and maintained through ongoing updates; Shacknews says it works with developers where possible. Browsing does not require an account. A free Google or Apple sign-in is needed to track progress, add custom pins, or suggest pins. Shackmaps says all features are free, with no subscription or paywall. Users can contact the team to request a game be added. Its privacy policy says account setup stores an email address and checked pins, encrypted at rest, and that the service does not sell user data. The terms limit use to personal, non-commercial purposes and say the site is not intended for children under 16 without parental consent.
Good
- Browsing maps does not require an account.
- All features are free, with no paywall.
- Accounts support progress tracking and custom pins.
- Users can request a game be added.
Watch out
- Progress tracking requires an account.
- Use is restricted to personal, non-commercial purposes.
- Not intended for children under 16 without parental consent.
Who it suits
Shackmaps suits players who want to browse interactive game maps or track map completion. Users who want custom pins, suggestions, or saved progress need an account.
Verdict
Shackmaps provides free interactive maps, with account-based tools for progress and custom pins. Its terms restrict use to personal, non-commercial purposes.
Plans and prices
From Shackmaps's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | No subscriptions or paywall · Some features require a free account |
The facts
Each one read from Shackmaps's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Money
- Accounts and cost
- The site says all features are free, with no subscription or paywall.checked 8 Oct 2026
What it does
- Age guidance
- The terms say the site is not intended for children under 16 without parental consent.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Audience and age
- The terms state that the site is not directed at or intended for children under 16.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Custom pins
- Users with an account can place custom pins and suggest pins.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Data sale
- The privacy policy says Shackmaps does not sell user data to third parties.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Game requests
- Users can contact the team to request that a game be added.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Map upkeep
- The team says it maintains maps through continued updates and works with game experts and, where possible, developers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Shackmaps is a free interactive video game map site.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Progress tracking
- Users can track completion progress on maps, with an account required for that feature.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Shacknews says it created Shackmaps to offer players and developers a better option for interactive video game maps.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Search and map selection
- The homepage provides a game search field and links to maps for listed games.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Sign-in
- Accounts use Google or Apple OAuth and are free.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Sign-in integrations
- Accounts use Google and Apple OAuth.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can contact the Shackmaps team through the Contact Us link at the bottom of each page.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Usage limits
- The terms say use of the site is for personal, non-commercial purposes.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Usage restriction
- The terms restrict use of the site to personal, non-commercial purposes.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
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