# Public Pathfinder closing - move to EveWayfinder.app by 2026/09/13 **URL:** \ **Category:** Services\ **Tags:** wormhole\ **Created:** [October 25, 2024, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858 "2024-10-25T22:50:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/3X/4/1/41ec4921cbaca7a6f9ea556e7cc20018461eae5e.png) [@system](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/41 "2026-05-19T18:09:22Z")
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**Author:** ![CCP\_Swift](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/ccp_swift/32/381987_2.png) [@CCP\_Swift](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/CCP_Swift)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/42 "2026-06-02T17:05:14Z")
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**Author:** ![EvePlanetsApp](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/eveplanetsapp/32/438249_2.png) [@EvePlanetsApp](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/EvePlanetsApp)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/43 "2026-06-02T17:11:24Z")
We’re pausing new private instances while we work on some improvements. The public instance is not impacted at this time. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![EvePlanetsApp](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/eveplanetsapp/32/438249_2.png) [@EvePlanetsApp](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/EvePlanetsApp)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/44 "2026-06-11T16:59:26Z")
FYI, having trouble merging the new systems and new gates into Pathfinder. Still working on solutions, but in the event it can’t be completed soon I will have no choice but to look at retiring all Pathfinder hosting. Public and private. If it comes to that, some other projects that have been in development will see stepped up efforts in order to offset the impact. ---
**Author:** ![EvePlanetsApp](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/eveplanetsapp/32/438249_2.png) [@EvePlanetsApp](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/EvePlanetsApp)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/45 "2026-08-20T22:37:57Z")
Well, it’s happening. Project to replace Pathfinder is nearing completion. Recommend that anyone still using this public Pathfinder be prepared to export your map for import into the upcoming new system. How do you do that exactly? When looking at your map, do the following: Click Map in the upper-right corner Click Settings Click Import/Export in the top row Update the name in the Export section if you like, then click Export. These JSON files will import directly into the new mapper. Stay tuned… ---
**Author:** ![EvePlanetsApp](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/eveplanetsapp/32/438249_2.png) [@EvePlanetsApp](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/EvePlanetsApp)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/46 "2026-08-31T22:06:47Z")
And it’s here. Public Pathfinder is shutting down 2026/09/13. Everyone needs to export their maps for import into another Pathfinder instance, or preferably into my new mapper. Say hello to Wayfinder > **[Wayfinder — a wormhole mapper you don't host](https://evewayfinder.app?og=1)** > > A hosted wormhole mapper for EVE Online. Shared chains, signatures, and intel. You log in. We already did the rest. Ever since I rebuilt part of Pathfinder to run on a multi-server backend, I kept thinking there had to be a better way to do this. Running into the problem of importing the new gates and systems forced me to act. I’ll get into more details in a future, dedicated thread on Wayfinder. But the important thing for now is that Wayfinder can import backups from Pathfinder, the design was largely inspired by Pathfinder, and from the backend it operates like I wished I could have done to Pathfinder. o7 ---
**Author:** ![EveApps](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/eveapps/32/509869_2.png) [@EveApps](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/EveApps)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/47 "2026-09-03T04:00:43Z")
10 days remaining to backup/export your data from my public Pathfinder. This character will be taking over public interaction for my sites. ---
**Author:** ![EvePlanetsApp](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/eveplanetsapp/32/438249_2.png) [@EvePlanetsApp](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/EvePlanetsApp)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/48 "2026-09-03T04:02:44Z")
Confirming, time to move forward with several things now. ---
**Author:** ![Tharasi\_deNovo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/tharasi_denovo/32/509960_2.png) [@Tharasi\_deNovo](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Tharasi_deNovo)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/49 "2026-09-04T01:19:57Z")
Thanks for all you have done hosting a public Pathfinder over the years, and for providing Wayfinder. I did the JSON export of a map from Pathfinder and brought it into Wayfinder to play around. I know you said you would do a dedicated thread but something that I immediately could not figure out was I cannot seem to tag K162 wormholes. The options for type are all wandering (M555, etc), and I cannot type “K162” into the text field, it shows “unknown” with the drop down list of the wandering types. Maybe I missed something but this is kind of a showstopper for me if I have to jump every K162 to be able to input the wandering type that’s on the other side. Most WHers can ID a K162 class visually and not need to jump it. Wayfinder is crazy-responsive and the UI is really nice compared to Pathfinder! ---
**Author:** ![EveApps](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/eveapps/32/509869_2.png) [@EveApps](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/EveApps)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/50 "2026-09-04T01:45:05Z")
So you’re not seeing a section like this in the dropdown? ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/4X/2/c/6/2c6fbb5892273234195fcc9748e9614fdccd1bdc.png) And the first thread is in the Third Party Dev section here > [@Wayfinder - an EveApps mapping tool](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/wayfinder-an-eveapps-mapping-tool/517623/5): > > As stated above, Wayfinder isn’t a Docker container you can just drop on a server. It’s way more robust than that. Wayfinder is actually five servers, each with their own resources that can scale independently as load requires. Web front end, the one you interact with constantly Location worker that talks to ESI, tracking everyone and their alts currently on a map Importer worker that is routinely pulling data from ESI, zKillboard and more. During downtime, it also check… I will get a new Services thread started soon as well. ---
**Author:** ![EveApps](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/eveapps/32/509869_2.png) [@EveApps](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/EveApps)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/51 "2026-09-04T02:19:26Z")
Identified an issue impacting some systems. You should now be seeing a Type selection that looks like this ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/4X/4/d/b/4db22a17f3dffa5a244721726c7d41fb4f98fb17.png) ---
**Author:** ![Tharasi\_deNovo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/tharasi_denovo/32/509960_2.png) [@Tharasi\_deNovo](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Tharasi_deNovo)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/52 "2026-09-04T03:11:29Z")
Thanks for being super-responsive! All good here now, I’m going to try daily-driving this for a bit. ---
**Author:** ![Falon\_Cross](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/falon_cross/32/504739_2.png) [@Falon\_Cross](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Falon_Cross)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/53 "2026-09-04T14:05:13Z")
Thats impressive. ---
**Author:** ![EveApps](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/eveapps/32/509869_2.png) [@EveApps](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/EveApps)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/54 "2026-09-07T16:17:41Z")
No further warnings will be given. Some time on Sept 13 the Pathfinder will be shut down. Database and all will be deleted. Migrate to something before then. Been fun keeping a public Pathfinder instance up, but it’s time to move on to something IMO is easier to maintain in the future. ---
**Author:** ![EveApps](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/eveapps/32/509869_2.png) [@EveApps](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/EveApps)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/55 "2026-09-12T06:14:40Z")
OK, one more warning. Less than 24 hours remaining for the public Pathfinder… ---
**Author:** ![EveApps](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/eveapps/32/509869_2.png) [@EveApps](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/EveApps)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/56 "2026-09-13T03:21:18Z")
Yep, it’s gone. Domain now redirects to Wayfinder. Thank you, Pathfinder, you served us well. o7 ---
**Author:** ![EveApps](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/eveapps/32/509869_2.png) [@EveApps](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/EveApps)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858/57 "2026-10-21T16:32:36Z")
What a day to not be on a PHP mapper any longer… Pathfinder friends, I have a home for you in these trying times > **[Wayfinder — a wormhole mapper you don't host](https://evewayfinder.app)** > > A hosted wormhole mapper for EVE Online. Shared chains, signatures, and intel. You log in. We already did the rest. [Previous page](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/public-pathfinder-closing-move-to-evewayfinder-app-by-2026-09-13/465858.md?page=2)