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How to Hide Public Layer from ArcGIS Online Search Results?

Hala_Ghareeb — Wed, 07 May 2025 20:03:24 GMT

Hello everyone,

I’m wondering if there’s a way to prevent one of my layers from appearing in ArcGIS Online search results. I have a public dashboard that uses this layer, but I don’t want the layer itself to be discoverable by search or visualized in someone else’s map or app via ArcGIS Online.

Is there a method to keep the layer public for the dashboard to function, but hidden from general search and reuse?

Thanks in advance!

Re: How to Hide Public Layer from ArcGIS Online Search Results?

DanielFox1 — Thu, 08 May 2025 11:11:34 GMT

Hi @Hala_Ghareeb

In regards to the documentation it is described that items shared publicly:

"Sharing an item with everyone makes it public. This means anyone, including anonymous users to ArcGIS Online, can access and see your item. Items shared with the organization or the public can also be added to any group by that group's owner or manager. To link or embed your map in a website, be sure it's shared with everyone."

Share items

I would also recommend you check out the following documentation on the best practices for sharing data

Best practices for sharing

I don't think it is possible to restrict your item from being hidden in search results if the item is shared publicly.

Re: How to Hide Public Layer from ArcGIS Online Search Results?

Hala_Ghareeb — Thu, 08 May 2025 17:26:19 GMT

Thank you so much @DanielFox1

I have started to think about other options:-

What if I am using an organizational account? Is it the same case ?

Re: How to Hide Public Layer from ArcGIS Online Search Results?

JBH — Fri, 09 May 2025 17:25:14 GMT

Limit usage can lockdown the item from being used in other maps/apps - Limit usage of secure services—ArcGIS Online Help | Documentation

Re: How to Hide Public Layer from ArcGIS Online Search Results?

SarahBarks — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:24:29 GMT

Dependent on your use case, I've successfully used this. It doesn't work if you want it in a native mobile app, but works in a browser 🙂
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