Frequently asked questions
Here are the most common questions about pPlace. If yours is not on the list, talk to us via contact.
Painting pixels
Are the pixels I paint permanent?
Pixels stay active until the community paints over them or moderation removes them. Statistics of what you painted remain on your profile even after a pixel is overlapped.
Can I paint any website?
Yes, any public page accessible without login. If you are responsible for a website and want it not to be painted, just reach out via contact.
Is there a daily pixel limit?
Yes. The limit grows with your account level and can be temporarily expanded via rewards, events and optional store packs.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The canvas works on phones with two-finger pan and zoom gestures, plus touch brush and eraser.
Account and privacy
Why do I need to sign in with Google?
Google sign-in safely identifies who paints each pixel, prevents abuse and supports statistics and levels. We do not receive your password, only name, email and Google identifier. Details in the privacy policy.
Is the reference image sent to the server?
No. The reference image stays only in your browser. When you close the tab it disappears, and nothing about it is sent to the server.
Can I delete my account and data?
Yes. Just request it via the contact page. We remove personal data tied to the account, keeping only non-identifiable aggregate data when necessary.
Payment and store
Do I need to pay to use pPlace?
No. Base usage is free. There is an optional pixel store and daily limit upgrades for those who want to support the project or paint more per day.
Content and rights
How does pPlace handle website copyrights?
We only capture public pages, without login or cookies, and use the capture as the canvas background with an artistic and transformative purpose. We do not copy or redistribute the original content. Site owners can request removal via contact. More details in the Terms of Use.
Where do I report bugs or suggest improvements?
Use the contact page with a description of the issue, what you expected, and if possible browser, operating system and a screenshot.