How many states have you visited?

FAQ

How many states have I visited?

PlacesLit is a personal US map — not a widget. Fifty states on the scoreboard, D.C. on its own line, and a share card that actually looks like the map.

How many states have I visited?

PlacesLit counts the 50 U.S. states. Washington, D.C. is tracked on its own and never adds to the /50 total — even though you can still mark it on the map.

Does visiting D.C. count?

Mark D.C. if you've been — it shows as a separate badge. It is not one of the 50 states, so it does not change your percentage.

Where is my map saved?

On this device, in localStorage. Refresh keeps your selections. Sharing creates a short server-backed link so anyone — and social cards — can reload the exact map.

Can I edit a shared map?

Yes. Opening a share link loads an editable copy. Use “Save as my map” to replace the map stored on this device, or share again to mint a new link.