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Dev tools · July 9, 2025

I rewrote an outdated React Native map clustering library

Hey Hacker News, I'm a long-time lurker and wanted to share a project I just finished building. Like many React Native developers, I needed to add marker clustering to a map in my app. The most popular library for this, react-native-maps-clustering, was fantastic in its day but has become outdated and no longer works with modern versions of Expo, React Native, and their dependencies. After hitting a wall of compatibility issues, I decided to take on the challenge of rewriting it from the ground up, focusing on a modern toolchain and a better developer experience. The journey was a lot more…

I rewrote an outdated React Native map clustering library launched on July 9, 2025 with 32 votes, #653 of 9,224 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

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In plain words

This is a rewritten React Native map clustering library designed for developers building mobile apps with maps. It replaces an outdated popular library that no longer works with modern versions of Expo and React Native. The new version focuses on compatibility with current dependencies, improved developer experience, and strict TypeScript typing throughout the codebase. It targets React Native developers who need to group map markers efficiently in their applications.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

A modern, performant map clustering library for React Native. - GitHub - suwi-lanji/rn-maps-clustering: A modern, performant map clustering library for React Native.

In the maker’s words, at launch

Hey Hacker News, I'm a long-time lurker and wanted to share a project I just finished building. Like many React Native developers, I needed to add marker clustering to a map in my app. The most popular library for this, react-native-maps-clustering, was fantastic in its day but has become outdated and no longer works…

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