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Online scratch map of the world

Scratch-off world maps are fun until the poster gets lost in a move. This one lives online: click a country to “scratch” it, and it fills with colour. Your map comes with you to every device, and it counts for you.

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How the online scratch map works

  1. Click a country on the globe, or search for it by name.
  2. It fills with colour: visited, lived there, or on your wishlist.
  3. Your country count and share of the world update as you go.
  4. Create a free account to save your map, then add states, provinces, cities and trips.

How many countries can you scratch off?

All 198: the 193 UN member states plus the places many travellers also count, such as Taiwan, Kosovo and Vatican City. The 41 territories, like Greenland, Puerto Rico and Hong Kong, have their own shapes on the map too. Tiny countries that are hard to find on a poster, such as Tuvalu or Liechtenstein, are one search away. Or scratch one continent at a time:

Online scratch map vs scratch-off poster

Scratch-off posterVisitedAtlas
PriceYou buy it, plus shippingFree
Where it livesOn one wallOn your phone, tablet and computer
MistakesScratched is scratchedClick again to undo
States and provincesCountries only, usuallyUS states, Canadian provinces and 20+ other countries’ regions
CountingBy handCountries, % of the world and continents, counted for you
Places you want to goNot reallyWishlist countries in their own colour

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Questions and answers

What is a digital scratch map?
It’s an online version of a scratch-off world map. Instead of scratching the foil, you click a country and it fills with colour.
Is the scratch map free? Do I need to sign up?
It’s free, and you can start scratching straight away without an account. Create a free account only when you want to save your map.
Is there a free scratch map app?
Yes, this one. VisitedAtlas runs in the browser on your phone, tablet or computer, so there is nothing to install and nothing to pay. Scratch map apps from the app stores need installing, and some charge for extras such as states or statistics.
Can I print or share my map?
Yes. Tap “Share my map” to get an image of your map with your country count, ready to post or print. You can also export your data any time.
Can I scratch off US states or provinces too?
Yes. There are scratch maps for the 50 US states, Canadian provinces, Brazilian states, Thai provinces and the regions of 20+ other countries.
What if I scratch the wrong country?
Click it again and choose Remove. Unlike foil, nothing is permanent.
Can I mark countries I want to visit?
Yes. Every country can be visited, lived or wishlist, and each has its own colour on the map.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It runs in any browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with nothing to install, and your saved map is the same on all of them.
Is my scratch map public?
No. Your map is private. Nobody sees it unless you share an image of it yourself.