This release includes new features, updates, improvements, and bug fixes for ArcGIS Location Platform.

Updates

  • ArcGIS Geocoding service: Data updates now provide more accurate address matching for locations with house numbers in Argentina, Canada, Greenland, Guatemala, Sweden, and Taiwan.
  • ArcGIS GeoEnrichment service: Updated datasets include global demographic data, crime statistics, and other enrichment variables.
  • ArcGIS Routing service: Global street data has been updated to vintage 2026.003.000, covering most regions worldwide.
  • API key authentication: The API key creation workflow now differentiates between public and private application use cases, offering improved security options tailored to each scenario.

New features

  • ArcGIS Static Maps service (beta): Developers can now embed static map images into applications where interactive maps are unnecessary or impractical. This lightweight service supports customization options including:
    • Highlight a location in the center of a map.
    • Display many locations with markers on a map.
    • Placement of points, lines, and polygons.
    • Show a route or path with start and end points on a map.

We welcome feedback through the Esri Early Adopter Community.