# Who’s On First

- **Website:** <https://whosonfirst.org>
- **Primary alias:** `whosonfirst.org`

## Description

**Who’s On First** is a comprehensive gazetteer dedicated to cataloging places globally, initially launched in 2015. It aims to provide accurate and expansive geographic data that improves accessibility for users, particularly GIS professionals. The platform supports a multitude of applications, from local government mapping to international studies, ensuring users can rely on precise nomenclature and geographical information.

Who’s On First offers a variety of products and services, including shapefiles for digital mapping in QGIS, bulk import tools, and access to a plethora of data on towns and villages, notably enhancing its offerings with the Karmashapes initiative for Indian localities. The platform also integrates with various data sources, enabling seamless updates and maintenance of geographic data. The Who's On First Browser serves as a versatile tool, rendering geographic information in multiple formats and facilitating easy navigation through its extensive records.

Through ongoing updates and community collaboration, Who's On First continues to evolve, making it a go-to resource for accurate place data worldwide.

## Industries

- 🗺 Reference Materials
- 🗺 Maps _(under Reference Materials)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idADGZLyg3/w/180/h/180/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1779226335139)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mine Shaft | #333333 | accent |
| Sanguine Brown | #843534 | dark |
| Sandy brown | #f0ad4e | light |

## Fonts

- Poppins — asset _(google)_
- Helvetica Neue — asset _(custom)_

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