WPLACE RULES GUIDE
The Actionable Reference
Last updated: August 28, 2025
Not affiliated with Wplace. Use at your own risk.
WHAT'S ALLOWED vs WHAT'S FORBIDDEN
✅ WHAT'S ALLOWED
Collaborative art
Overwriting pixels
Political content
*Can overwrite flags
Team coordination
❌ WHAT'S FORBIDDEN
💡 CRITICAL INSIGHTS — The 3 Most Misunderstood Rules
Common misconceptions clarified with official sources
"Is overwriting griefing?"
NO. Official: "Creative repainting allowed"
Official ToS & Community Guidelines
"Can I touch political art?"
YES. Official: "Flags can be overwritten"
Official ToS: Political content clause
"Multiple accounts for teams?"
NO. Official: "Single account per person"
Official ToS & Enforcement reports
🛠️ THE COMPLIANT CREATOR'S TOOLKIT
Complete workflow from concept to deployment using approved tools
Image to Palette Conversion
Convert your design to Wplace's 64-color palette using CIEDE2000 precision for optimal color matching
• Use high contrast designs for better visibility
• Consider dithering for color transitions
Template & Overlay Generation
Create positioning guides and coordinate grids for accurate team placement
• Generate coordinate systems for large projects
• Create section assignments for team members
Team Coordination Planning
Organize team schedules considering 30-second cooldowns and pixel pool expansion
• Create rotation schedules for continuous coverage
• Assign specific sections to avoid conflicts
Compliant Execution & Deployment
Execute with single accounts, manual placement, and respectful community interaction
• Use browser extension for coordinate assistance
• Maintain respectful communication with other creators
❓ QUICK ANSWERS
Q: Pixel cooldown?
A: 30 seconds
Q: Ban consequences?
A: Temp/Perm
Q: External recruiting?
A: Check rules
Q: Report violations?
A: Use tools
🔍 Edge Cases & Real Examples
Controversial scenarios with official clarifications and community precedents
📚 Background & References
Context about Wplace platform and rule sources
Platform Origin
Wplace launched in 2025 as a persistent collaborative pixel art platform inspired by Reddit's r/place, featuring a world map canvas and real-time community coordination.
Media Coverage & Sources
Polygon
Gamers are taking over wplace, the Google Maps for pixel art
- •30-second pixel cooldown mechanism
- •Pixel pool expansion with participation
The Verge
This collaborative doodling website is like Google Maps plus MS Paint
- •World map canvas design
- •Real-time collaborative features
Official Terms
Wplace Terms of Service
- •Bot usage explicitly prohibited
- •Single account per person rule
⚖️ Legal Disclaimer
- •This is an UNOFFICIAL guide not affiliated with Wplace
- •Information compiled from publicly available sources and community evidence
- •Official rules and enforcement may change without notice
- •Always refer to official Terms of Service for authoritative information
Use this guide at your own risk. When in doubt, consult official sources.