Id Strava Heatmap Extension

This browser extension brings a seamless integration of the Strava Global Heatmap into the OpenStreetMap iD editor, enhancing your mapping capabilities.

Background

Previously, accessing this imagery required a tedious process of extracting Strava website cookies and generating a short-lived URL that expires after a week.

Fortunately, the JOSM Strava Heatmap Extension simplified this process.

However, due to the lack of support for custom overlays in the iD editor, users were restricted to adding the URL as a custom background.

With this extension, you gain automatic access to all Strava activities as Heatmap overlays, eliminating the need for manual URL handling.

To learn more about using the Strava Heatmap in OpenStreetMap, consult the Strava wiki.

Installation

Available as a Chrome extension.

Instructions

To get started, follow these simple installation steps:

1. Begin by installing the extension in your browser.
2. Next, log in into Strava. If you don't have an account yet, sign up for a free one.
3. Visit the Strava Global Heatmap webpage.
4. Launch the iD editor to access your mapping workspace.
5. Within the iD editor, open the Background Settings (shortcut: B) to configure your preferences.
6. Look for the Overlays section and expand it.
7. You can either select Strava Heatmap (All) to display all activities, or choose a specific public activity category such as Ride, Run, Water, or Winter.