Product road map

What's coming for ArcGIS StoryMaps

With ArcGIS StoryMaps, we're doing more than just adding a fresh coat of paint to our classic templates. We're reimagining, redesigning, and rebuilding the entire product from the ground up, with lessons learned from storytellers like you.

 

Officially launching ArcGIS StoryMaps is just the beginning—there's a lot more to come. Read the product goals and milestones to understand where we're headed and check back often for the latest updates.

Here's how we hope ArcGIS StoryMaps will empower you

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Milestones built for a smooth transition

2011
2011

The StoryMaps journey begins

It started with a question: In the digital age, how could maps and multimedia content be woven together to create rich, interactive experiences?

 

Then, it grew into a mission: to enable anyone to create visual stories, powered by place, regardless of their technical expertise. The lessons learned—and feedback received—over the eight years that followed built a critical foundation for the creation of ArcGIS StoryMaps.

 

Read the full history
2019
2019

ArcGIS StoryMaps arrives

StoryMaps' new, unified builder first made its debut in a private alpha testing phase, then a public beta test.

 

Feedback collected in the testing periods greatly shaped design and development decisions for the product, which was officially launched in July.

 

Read our launch announcement
2021
2021

ArcGIS StoryMaps evolves

More blocks will be added to the new builder, with many designed to resemble classic template experiences. Others will blaze new trails for StoryMaps functionality.

 

In July 2021, the classic templates will enter a three-year period of extended support. During this time, only critical maintenance updates will be made to the apps. You’ll still be able to create and edit stories with the classic templates during this phase.

 

Read more about our transition timeline
2024
2024

Classic stories remain available

In July 2024, the classic templates will enter the mature support phase. In this phase, no further updates will be made to the software. Classic stories you’ve created will continue to be available.

Feature comparison

ArcGIS StoryMaps
Esri StoryMaps

One, unified builder

Mobile-friendly design

Advanced mapping capabilities (map actions, express maps, etc.)

Advanced content block options (embeds, timeline, gallery, etc.)

Advanced theme editor

Allows unpublished changes

Integrated with Google Analytics

WCAG 2.0 and FedRAMP certified

Easily integrate ArcGIS content (web maps, scenes, etc.)

Available in ArcGIS Enterprise*

ArcGIS StoryMaps

One, unified builder

Yes

Mobile-friendly design

Yes

Advanced mapping capabilities (map actions, express maps, etc.)

Yes

Advanced content block options (embeds, timeline, gallery, etc.)

Yes

Advanced theme editor

Yes

Allows unpublished changes

Yes

Integrated with Google Analytics

Yes

WCAG 2.0 and FedRAMP certified

Yes

Easily integrate ArcGIS content (web maps, scenes, etc.)

Yes

Available in ArcGIS Enterprise*

Yes
Esri StoryMaps

One, unified builder

No

Mobile-friendly design

No

Advanced mapping capabilities (map actions, express maps, etc.)

No

Advanced content block options (embeds, timeline, gallery, etc.)

No

Advanced theme editor

No

Allows unpublished changes

No

Integrated with Google Analytics

No

WCAG 2.0 and FedRAMP certified

No

Easily integrate ArcGIS content (web maps, scenes, etc.)

Yes

Available in ArcGIS Enterprise*

Yes

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