Can a web map be set to read-only in ArcGIS Online?

No, a web map cannot be set to read-only mode in ArcGIS Online. Even if all editing capabilities are disabled in ArcGIS Online before publicly sharing the web map, viewers still retain limited editing capabilities. Additionally, certain features such as layer properties, associated tools, and the name of the feature layer view in the pop-up remain visible in the ArcGIS Online web map, preventing it from being entirely in read-only mode.

Alternatively, use the workflow below to set the web map to read-only in ArcGIS Experience Builder.

1. Log in to ArcGIS Online and click Content > My content.
2. Search for and click the web map.
3. On the item page, click Create app and select Experience Builder.
4. On the template gallery of Experience Builder, browse to the Blank fullscreen template and click Create.

5. On the canvas, click and extend the Map widget to the intended size, as shown below.

6. On the Map panel, under Tools, disable all the tools.

7. Under Options, toggle Enable scroll zooming and Enable pop-up on.

8. Click Save > Publish.

The Experience Builder map below is successfully set to read-only.