# Real-Time Map

**URL:** https://community.purpleair.com/c/real-time-map/11.md?page=1

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## [What the ... is going on?](https://community.purpleair.com/t/what-the-is-going-on/11087)

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**Author:** [@Jamal](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Jamal)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/what-the-is-going-on/11087 "2025-01-15T18:19:49Z")

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I’m not an Air Quality person. I’m focused on the drones over new jersey, phoenix, and much of the rest of the country. The unacknowledged ones. The ones everyone are filming under code word “Dior Bags” on TikTok. The sa…

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## [The Confidence Score](https://community.purpleair.com/t/the-confidence-score/5193)

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**Author:** [@PurpleAir](https://community.purpleair.com/u/PurpleAir)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/the-confidence-score/5193 "2025-01-14T21:31:40Z")

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The specifics of how confidence is calculated are found here: How the Confidence Score is Calculated The Confidence Score The Confidence Score is a numerical value displayed on the PurpleAir map ranging from 0 to 100 …

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## [Updated USEPA NAAQS for PM2.5](https://community.purpleair.com/t/updated-usepa-naaqs-for-pm2-5/8148)

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**Author:** [@aea1993](https://community.purpleair.com/u/aea1993)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/updated-usepa-naaqs-for-pm2-5/8148 "2025-01-02T17:57:46Z")

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Hey y’all! In light of the new PM2.5 NAAQS that was recently finalized by the USEPA, is there going to be any update to how the PM2.5 AQI is calculated? I have a basic understanding of how AQI is calculated, and I know …

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## [10 Minute Average Improperly Calculated](https://community.purpleair.com/t/10-minute-average-improperly-calculated/10914)

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**Author:** [@Bossman](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Bossman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/10-minute-average-improperly-calculated/10914 "2024-12-16T19:51:02Z")

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Why is my 10 Minute Average spot showing 92 when the map plot data hasn’t been over 50 for the past few hours? It should be showing the 57 seen in the plot which is similar to a sensor a few miles to the east of me.

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## [UTC time reporting](https://community.purpleair.com/t/utc-time-reporting/10910)

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**Author:** [@rmb-purpleair](https://community.purpleair.com/u/rmb-purpleair)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/utc-time-reporting/10910 "2024-12-13T19:58:05Z")

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I use my sensor and the PurpleAir PA-II flex map to help guide me with pulmonary issues which means I’m very interested in local data (as many others are for a diversity of reasons, I’m sure). In any event the map is re…

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## [Visibility Data Layers](https://community.purpleair.com/t/visibility-data-layers/154)

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**Author:** [@PurpleAir](https://community.purpleair.com/u/PurpleAir)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/visibility-data-layers/154 "2021-10-27T19:37:05Z")

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The “Data Layer“ field determines which indices, scales, or metadata to display on the Map Markers, graphs, and the map legend. The default field-selection is “US EPA PM2.5 AQI“. Visibility Layers This next partition o…

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## [Does PurpleAir Remove Sensors From The Map?](https://community.purpleair.com/t/does-purpleair-remove-sensors-from-the-map/6822)

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**Author:** [@PurpleAir](https://community.purpleair.com/u/PurpleAir)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 6:00am UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/does-purpleair-remove-sensors-from-the-map/6822 "2023-10-16T06:00:00Z")

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The below information talks about sensors that have gone offline. When you buy a new sensor because your old one has failed, the older sensor’s dot will still be on the map. This is because it is now an offline sensor. …

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## [Can't login](https://community.purpleair.com/t/cant-login/10379)

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**Author:** [@jimtyler](https://community.purpleair.com/u/jimtyler)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 3:50am UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/cant-login/10379 "2024-10-07T03:50:34Z")

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With a new version of the map, I can’t seem to log in anymore, and my sensor is just a gray dot. Anybody know how to fix that? Thank you.

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## [Google Login Not Working](https://community.purpleair.com/t/google-login-not-working/10352)

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**Author:** [@Matt\_Houser](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Matt_Houser)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/google-login-not-working/10352 "2024-10-04T16:16:54Z")

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The Login button for Google isn’t working after this UI change. It takes me to sign-in, which I complete. But when I return to the map my sensors do not display and the Login button still says to “Login to PurpleAir wit…

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## [All dots are gray on new computer](https://community.purpleair.com/t/all-dots-are-gray-on-new-computer/10374)

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**Author:** [@ThomI](https://community.purpleair.com/u/ThomI)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 2:39am UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/all-dots-are-gray-on-new-computer/10374 "2024-10-01T02:39:05Z")

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I am setting up a new computer, so wanted to have Purple Air bookmarked on it, of course. Brought up the map, and ALL of the dots/sensors show up as gray with no numbers or colors unless I click on them individually. W…

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## [Indoor Sensors Not Reporting Data to Real-Time Map](https://community.purpleair.com/t/indoor-sensors-not-reporting-data-to-real-time-map/4275)

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**Author:** [@moeck602](https://community.purpleair.com/u/moeck602)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/indoor-sensors-not-reporting-data-to-real-time-map/4275 "2024-09-30T18:15:22Z")

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It appears that data is being throttled for indoor sensors on the real-time map. At a rough glance, it appears that approximately 50% of indoor sensors are not reporting data (gray circle) and give the message “Current s…

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## [Incorrect display](https://community.purpleair.com/t/incorrect-display/9216)

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**Author:** [@mpagowski](https://community.purpleair.com/u/mpagowski)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/incorrect-display/9216 "2024-09-29T16:21:09Z")

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Suddenly, the time series of concentration started displaying data since the time of my installation. I set Real-time and want to see the last two days but the display resets to this much longer period. Pls see attached …

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## [Map Reporting Time](https://community.purpleair.com/t/map-reporting-time/9209)

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**Author:** [@moeck602](https://community.purpleair.com/u/moeck602)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/map-reporting-time/9209 "2024-09-27T16:59:53Z")

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Has there been a recent update to the map? When I select the averaging period of “real time,” the graph shows data for two months, instead of just for two days like it used to. The graph is not very useful this way becau…

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## [Download Sensor Locations](https://community.purpleair.com/t/download-sensor-locations/7872)

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**Author:** [@Eugene](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Eugene)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/download-sensor-locations/7872 "2024-09-20T20:34:08Z")

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Hello, I’m making a Goggle map of different air quality monitors throughout NYC and I want to include a layer for the purple air monitors. Does anyone know how I can download the sensor location data so that I can add i…

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## [Map sensor display option](https://community.purpleair.com/t/map-sensor-display-option/9810)

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**Author:** [@NVGeo](https://community.purpleair.com/u/NVGeo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/map-sensor-display-option/9810 "2024-08-12T16:02:53Z")

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Is there a Map display option to only show outside sensors?

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## [Spiky line on map](https://community.purpleair.com/t/spiky-line-on-map/9228)

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**Author:** [@chaosmanor](https://community.purpleair.com/u/chaosmanor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/spiky-line-on-map/9228 "2024-07-26T19:10:43Z")

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Is anyone else seeing a very spiky line on the map in the last week or so? Readings all over the place per attached screen shot. I’ve tried several browsers on a couple devices. All time frames. Half a dozen sensors. Sa…

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## [Purpleair vs iqair readings](https://community.purpleair.com/t/purpleair-vs-iqair-readings/9578)

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**Author:** [@tc10](https://community.purpleair.com/u/tc10)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 5:18am UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/purpleair-vs-iqair-readings/9578 "2024-07-30T05:18:51Z")

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Why are the readings for my purpleair device so different on purpleair map and IQ air map? both readings taken at same time.

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## [Purple Air PA II](https://community.purpleair.com/t/purple-air-pa-ii/9321)

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**Author:** [@Salman\_Alam](https://community.purpleair.com/u/Salman_Alam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/purple-air-pa-ii/9321 "2024-07-26T20:34:54Z")

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The Purple Air PA-II has stopped working since 1500 21 Jul 24. the device continoulsy shown inactive, one blower is runnig while the other is ot working. charging data cable cleaned, power supply verified, wifi working a…

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## [PM10 vs PM2.5](https://community.purpleair.com/t/pm10-vs-pm2-5/8755)

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**Author:** [@mpagowski](https://community.purpleair.com/u/mpagowski)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/pm10-vs-pm2-5/8755 "2024-06-04T19:03:26Z")

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On the map, for PM2.5 there are several options to apply conversion and none exist for PM1 and PM10. The comparison leads to values of PM2.5 higher than PM10. Does it make sense to provide the same or compatible convers…

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## [Zooming into graph unresponsive](https://community.purpleair.com/t/zooming-into-graph-unresponsive/8694)

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**Author:** [@PokAlice](https://community.purpleair.com/u/PokAlice)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/zooming-into-graph-unresponsive/8694 "2024-05-30T18:20:40Z")

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Hi, Since a couple of months ago approximately I no longer seem to be able to zoom into the graph or it lets me zoom in once and then becomes unresponsive. This is happening across at least two devices so I’m wondering …

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## [Air Quality Index Layers](https://community.purpleair.com/t/air-quality-index-layers/153)

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**Author:** [@PurpleAir](https://community.purpleair.com/u/PurpleAir)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/air-quality-index-layers/153 "2021-10-27T19:30:40Z")

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The “Data Layer“ field determines which indices, scales, or metadata to display on the Map Markers, graphs, and the map legend. The default field-selection is “US EPA PM2.5 AQI“. AQI Layers This first partition of data…

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## [Sensor Metadata Layers](https://community.purpleair.com/t/sensor-metadata-layers/157)

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**Author:** [@PurpleAir](https://community.purpleair.com/u/PurpleAir)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/sensor-metadata-layers/157 "2021-10-27T19:53:54Z")

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The “Data Layer“ field determines which indices, scales, or metadata to display on the Map Markers, graphs, and the map legend. The default field-selection is “US EPA PM2.5 AQI“. Metadata Layers This last partition of …

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## [Raw Sensor Data Layers](https://community.purpleair.com/t/raw-sensor-data-layers/156)

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**Author:** [@PurpleAir](https://community.purpleair.com/u/PurpleAir)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/raw-sensor-data-layers/156 "2021-10-27T19:51:07Z")

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The “Data Layer“ field determines which indices, scales, or metadata to display on the Map Markers, graphs, and the map legend. The default field-selection is “US EPA PM2.5 AQI“. Raw Data Layers This next partition of …

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## [Environmental Data Layers](https://community.purpleair.com/t/environmental-data-layers/155)

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**Author:** [@PurpleAir](https://community.purpleair.com/u/PurpleAir)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/environmental-data-layers/155 "2021-10-27T19:47:07Z")

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The “Data Layer“ field determines which indices, scales, or metadata to display on the Map Markers, graphs, and the map legend. The default field selection is “US EPA PM2.5 AQI“. Environmental Layers This partition of …

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## [My computer crashed, how do I restart on new computer](https://community.purpleair.com/t/my-computer-crashed-how-do-i-restart-on-new-computer/5025)

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**Author:** [@lweeks1951](https://community.purpleair.com/u/lweeks1951)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/my-computer-crashed-how-do-i-restart-on-new-computer/5025 "2023-06-20T22:49:19Z")

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My computer crashed, how do I restart on new computer

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## [Move Sensors Map Location A Short Distance](https://community.purpleair.com/t/move-sensors-map-location-a-short-distance/5542)

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**Author:** [@nearby](https://community.purpleair.com/u/nearby)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/move-sensors-map-location-a-short-distance/5542 "2024-04-30T20:08:45Z")

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During initial setup, a few days ago, I placed the sensor on the map in relatively close proximity to its actual location, a few hundred feet… The issue is, the map didn’t show county lines, and I mistakenly placed the m…

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## [How to report obviously incorrect high outdoor sensor](https://community.purpleair.com/t/how-to-report-obviously-incorrect-high-outdoor-sensor/8464)

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**Author:** [@sethhmorgan](https://community.purpleair.com/u/sethhmorgan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/how-to-report-obviously-incorrect-high-outdoor-sensor/8464 "2024-04-22T20:54:39Z")

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There is a new sensor in my area that has consistently high readings and not consistent with every other nearby sensor. Is there a way to get rid of it or contact the sensor owner to check his setup?

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## [Find my location button](https://community.purpleair.com/t/find-my-location-button/8439)

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**Author:** [@jimtyler](https://community.purpleair.com/u/jimtyler)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 6:13am UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/find-my-location-button/8439 "2024-04-15T06:13:06Z")

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Why does the map zoom to my old location when I hit the “Find my location” button? I’ve re-registered with my current location, an it shows my sensor their, but goes to the old location when I hit the button. Is there an…

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## [Map Troubleshooting Guide](https://community.purpleair.com/t/map-troubleshooting-guide/7192)

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**Author:** [@PurpleAir](https://community.purpleair.com/u/PurpleAir)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/map-troubleshooting-guide/7192 "2024-04-04T15:21:00Z")

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Map Troubleshooting :world\_map: This guide is meant to serve as a starting point for issues you might experience with the PurpleAir Map. In it, you’ll find troubleshooting steps designed to help with problems preventing …

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## [Glitchy map/data when connecting to our website](https://community.purpleair.com/t/glitchy-map-data-when-connecting-to-our-website/8320)

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**Author:** [@TerraAyAy](https://community.purpleair.com/u/TerraAyAy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.purpleair.com/t/glitchy-map-data-when-connecting-to-our-website/8320 "2024-04-03T16:01:32Z")

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The Purple Air map we’ve placed on our project’s website is taking a massively long time to load and is very glitchy when trying to alter data (ex: 10-minute, 30 minute, 7-day, all time, etc…) Reloading the page helps bu…

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