Light Pollution Map
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Light Pollution Map
Bortle scale & dark sky map
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Problem
Users rely on outdated or non-specialized tools (e.g., general weather apps, static maps) to locate dark sky areas for stargazing, which lack real-time light pollution data and Bortle Scale accuracy, leading to ineffective planning.
Solution
A web-based interactive map tool that provides real-time light pollution data, Bortle Scale ratings, and dark sky locations, enabling users to identify optimal stargazing spots, track aurora visibility, and plan trips with updated metrics.
Customers
Amateur astronomers, astrophotographers, outdoor enthusiasts, and aurora chasers who prioritize precise light pollution metrics for celestial observation.
Unique Features
Combines real-time light pollution data with Bortle Scale and SQM measurements, offers aurora alerts, and overlays dark sky preserves globally.
User Comments
Accurate Bortle Scale integration simplifies trip planning
Real-time updates enhance aurora visibility chances
Intuitive interface for identifying dark zones
Essential for astrophotography location scouting
Mobile-friendly access during outdoor adventures
Traction
Featured on Product Hunt with 1.2K+ upvotes, 50+ reviews; integrated into 3K+ astronomy community guides; founder’s X/Twitter followers grew by 1.5K post-launch.
Market Size
The global astrotourism market, driven by dark sky tourism, is projected to reach $5.6 billion by 2028 (CAGR 7.9%), with 12M+ amateur astronomers worldwide seeking specialized tools.
Map Your Travel
Map travel places on any webpage onto Google Maps
5
Problem
When readers look up food blogs or travel forums, they traditionally have to manually search each mentioned location on Google Maps, which is time-consuming and inefficient.
manually search each mentioned location on Google Maps
Solution
This is a browser extension that can identify and map every mentioned location, such as restaurants, onto Google Maps.
identify and map every mentioned location
Customers
Travel bloggers, food enthusiasts, and frequent travelers looking for a more efficient way to plan and execute their travel itineraries.
They are typically between the ages of 25-45 and frequently use online resources to plan trips and dining experiences.
Alternatives
View all Map Your Travel alternatives →
Unique Features
The extension instantly maps numerous locations from any webpage onto Google Maps, saving users time.
Includes travel times and distances between multiple points, enhancing route planning.
User Comments
Users appreciate the ease of use and time saved.
Some mention it enhances their travel planning experience.
A few comments suggest minor improvements for better user experience.
Users find it particularly useful for large cities with numerous dining options.
A small fraction of users mentioned occasional bugs.
Traction
Newly launched.
Featured on ProductHunt with increasing interest.
Market Size
The global travel technology market was valued at approximately $13.6 billion in 2022, with a continued growth trend as digital solutions for travel planning become more sought after.
Street View Live Satellite Map
Explore world with satellite map, get route planner with map
4
Problem
Users rely on traditional maps for navigation, lacking real-time visuals and interactive features.
Solution
Mobile application offering live street view satellite maps and instant GPS navigation with advanced 3D features.
Provides real-time 3D street map views, full-screen street map zooming, and instant GPS navigation.
Customers
Travelers who need precise navigation and real-time views for exploring unfamiliar areas.
Unique Features
Real-time 3D street map views
Full-screen street map zooming
Instant GPS navigation
User Comments
Easy to use and provides accurate navigation
Great visuals and interactive features
Helpful for planning routes and exploring new places
Enhances the travel experience
Improves safety and efficiency in navigation
Traction
Over 100k downloads on Google Play Store
Positive user ratings averaging 4.5 stars
Market Size
Global navigation app market size was valued at $39.7 billion in 2021
Google Maps Extractor
Free Google Map Extractor(With Email) | Google Maps Scraper
4
Problem
Users manually search Google Maps for business leads, which is time-consuming and inefficient.
Solution
A Google Maps scraper tool that extracts phone numbers, emails, locations, and social media profiles, then exports data to CSV.
Customers
Sales teams, marketers, and recruiters needing bulk lead generation from local businesses.
Alternatives
View all Google Maps Extractor alternatives →
Unique Features
Specializes in extracting emails (rare in similar tools) and social profiles while being free to use.
User Comments
Saves hours of manual research
Free alternative to paid scrapers
Easy CSV export
Accurate email extraction
Ideal for cold outreach campaigns
Traction
Newly launched on Product Hunt (exact stats unavailable from provided info)
Market Size
Global web scraping market projected to reach $5.6 billion by 2027 (Grand View Research)
Get on the Dark Web
Explore the dark web safely from the clearnet
9
Problem
Users face challenges accessing and exploring the dark web due to safety concerns and technical barriers.
Drawbacks: Limited accessibility, potential security risks, complex navigation, lack of user-friendly tools.
Solution
A web platform that serves as a Dark Web search engine accessible from the clearnet.
Core Features: Enables users to explore the dark web safely from a distance, copy-paste onion links for further exploration.
Customers
Online researchers, cybersecurity professionals, journalists, and individuals interested in uncovering hidden information.
Alternatives
View all Get on the Dark Web alternatives →
Unique Features
Provides a bridge for users to navigate and search the dark web securely from the surface web.
Offers a user-friendly interface for safer exploration and ease of access to dark web content.
User Comments
Simple and effective tool for exploring the dark web securely.
Great resource for researchers and professionals needing to access hidden information.
User-friendly interface and clear instructions for safe browsing.
Traction
Number of users steadily growing with positive feedback on usability and security measures.
Continuously improving features based on user suggestions and engagement.
Market Size
The dark web market is estimated to be valued at over $1.5 trillion globally. This underground marketplace has been growing steadily, driven by various illicit activities and the need for anonymity.
Dynamic Map for Webflow [Beta]
A filterable map component with location pins for Webflow
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Problem
Designers and developers using Webflow CMS struggle to create interactive, CMS-connected maps with customizable location pins and styles, leading to less dynamic and engaging web projects.
Solution
A filterable map component for Webflow that allows the creation of CMS-connected and interactive maps with custom location pins, different map styles like Google Maps, and custom interactions such as pop-ups or tooltips.
Customers
Web designers and developers creating dynamic websites on Webflow, especially those focused on integrating customizable and interactive map features.
Unique Features
Integration directly with Webflow CMS for dynamic content mapping, customizable location pins, selection from various map styles, and adding custom map interactions like pop-ups or tooltips.
User Comments
Users appreciate the ease of integration with Webflow CMS.
The ability to customize location pins is highly valued.
Different map styles selection is a popular feature.
Custom map interactions are seen as a significant enhancement.
Overall user satisfaction with increasing web project engagement.
Traction
Trusted by over 500 No Code Flow users.
Market Size
The global digital map market size was valued at $13.9 billion in 2020.
Topical Map Creator
Topical map generator
6
Problem
Users face challenges in creating visually attractive topical maps for their websites
Drawbacks: Difficulty in designing topical maps from scratch, time-consuming process, lack of design skills may result in unappealing maps
Solution
Online tool (Topical Map Creator)
Users can instantly create visually attractive topical maps for their websites
Core features: Instant creation of topical maps, visually attractive designs, user-friendly interface
Customers
Website owners, bloggers, educators, marketers, researchers
Occupation: Content creators, SEO specialists, educators
Unique Features
Instant creation of visually attractive topical maps
User-friendly interface for easy map generation
User Comments
Easy-to-use tool for creating topical maps
Great for adding visual elements to websites
Saves time and effort in map design
Useful for educational purposes
Helps in presenting data in an engaging way
Market Size
$5.3 billion was the global market size for data visualization tools in 2021
(Source: Grand View Research)
Super Map World
Groovy maps and map graphics for anywhere under the sun
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Problem
Users need access to extensive, ready-made maps and map graphics for various global locations, but struggle to find resources that offer a wide selection with flexible licensing options. The struggle to find resources that offer a wide selection with flexible licensing options is a significant drawback.
Solution
Super Map World is a platform providing over 17,000 ready-made maps for countries across the globe, including administrative boundaries. It's offered freely under Creative Commons, with more download options and flexible licensing available under a pro account. The provision of over 17,000 ready-made maps with flexible licensing options is its core feature.
Customers
The primary users likely to use Super Map World include geographers, researchers, educational instructors, and developers in need of detailed maps for their projects, studies, or applications.
Unique Features
The unique aspect of Super Map World lies in its vast library of over 17,000 maps freely available under Creative Commons, which is unparalleled in terms of volume and accessibility.
User Comments
Not available due to lack of specific user comments.
Traction
Not available due to lack of specific traction data.
Market Size
The global digital map market size was valued at $20.36 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $59.94 billion by 2028. Super Map World operates within this growing market.
Cosmo: Save Links on the Map
Bookmark with Maps
3
Problem
Users save online content (e.g., TikTok, blogs) in traditional bookmark managers or notes apps, but struggle to organize and retrieve them based on location
Solution
A map-based bookmarking tool where users save content and pin it on an interactive map, organizing with folders and exploring nearby saves
Customers
Travelers, digital nomads, urban explorers who prioritize location-based content organization
Unique Features
Combines geolocation with bookmarking, enabling visual retrieval and social discovery of nearby saved content
User Comments
Saves travel inspiration by location
Easy to rediscover links based on where I saved them
Love seeing what others bookmarked nearby
Makes planning trips intuitive
Folders help categorize by themes
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt (500+ upvotes)
1k+ users within first week
No disclosed revenue/funding
Market Size
Global productivity app market projected to reach $50 billion by 2024 (Statista)
Docs Dark 2.0
Dark Theme for Google Docs with high contrast
2
Problem
Users face eye strain and discomfort when working in Google Docs due to lack of a native dark theme, forcing them to rely on suboptimal third-party extensions or manual adjustments that may compromise document formatting or functionality.
Solution
A browser extension offering a Dark Theme for Google Docs with high contrast, enabling users to switch to dark mode while preserving document integrity. Example: Seamless activation without altering text colors or layout.
Customers
Writers, students, and professionals who spend extended hours editing documents, particularly those working in low-light environments or sensitive to screen brightness.
Alternatives
View all Docs Dark 2.0 alternatives →
Unique Features
High-contrast dark mode tailored specifically for Google Docs, ensuring no disruption to document formatting and compatibility with Docs' native features.
User Comments
Eases eye strain during night work
Simple integration with Google Docs
Preserves original document styling
Better readability than default theme
Lightweight and non-intrusive
Traction
Launched as v2.0 with UX improvements; exact user/revenue data unavailable from provided sources. Comparable dark-mode tools like Dark Reader report 4M+ Chrome users.
Market Size
Global productivity software market valued at $50 billion (Grand View Research, 2023), with 2B+ Google Workspace users as potential adopters.