Esri and data attribution | Documentation

This topic covers the Esri attribution and data attribution requirements for applications that do not display a map but use Esri technology.

Example attribution for an application using ArcGIS Geocoding service without a map.

Esri attribution

Esri attributionEsri attribution is the requirement to display "Powered by Esri" text in all applications that use Esri technology including ArcGIS Maps SDKs, APIs, content, or services.Learn more is the requirement to display the text Powered by Esri when using ArcGIS products, services, SDKs, APIs, or data. Because no map is displayed, the attribution must be added manually in a UI element such as a label, footer, control, or pop-up.

Display requirements

Requirements

The text must be clearly displayed in the application or in a window that is accessible from a menu or button.
The text must not be covered or obstructed by other UI elements.
The text must be easily discoverable.

Recommendations

The word Esri should be linked to https://www.esri.com.
Use Esri's data attribution design:
- Font family: "Avenir Next W00","Helvetica Neue", Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
- Font color: #323232 (100% opacity)
- Background color: #ffffff (65% opacity)
- Font size: 12px or larger.

Examples

The following are acceptable examples of displaying Esri attribution in applications that do not contain a map:

In a control	In the app

From a menu	From a button

Code examples

The following examples show how to correctly display Esri attribution in an application with no map. The steps required depend on the API you are using.

Display attribution when not using a map

ArcGIS REST JS

This example uses the autosuggest feature from suggest(). To provide Esri attribution, you can the Results powered by Esri text manually to the control.

Autosuggest results with "Results powered by Esri" text.

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              const div = document.createElement("div")
              div.textContent = "Results powered by Esri"
              div.className = "esri-attribution"
              suggestionsList.appendChild(div)
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