OpenStreetMap Edit Stream Screensaver
The OpenStreetMap Edit Stream screensaver shows real recent changesets submitted to the crowdsourced world map. It is free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the OpenStreetMap Edit Stream screensaver works
The saver reads real recent changesets from OpenStreetMap's own public API.
Each entry shows a real contributor's username, edit comment and change count.
The pipeline refreshes the feed regularly as new changesets are submitted.
No key is required for this key-less public endpoint.
A worked example
A real changeset comment like "added building polygons" from a real contributor scrolls past exactly as they wrote it.
Settings & tips
- Usernames and comments are real OpenStreetMap contributor edits, not simulated.
- Accent recolours the ticker text.
- This shows changeset metadata only, not the full geometry diff.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real map-edit data?
- Yes — real changesets from OpenStreetMap's own API.
- Is a key needed?
- No. OpenStreetMap's changesets API is fully key-less.
- Can I see the actual map changes?
- This shows changeset metadata, not a rendered diff of the map itself.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.