About Flag Identifier (Flagid)

Flag Identifier is a comprehensive web tool for identifying flags regardless of usage, geographic origin, or historical background. It features an extensive database of relevant facts about flags from around the world.

The project has evolved through several versions:

First version: Created in 2003
Second version: Developed during 2006
Third version: Launched on October 30, 2020
Current version: Major upgrade completed in December 2025

As of today, the database contains over 1360 flags with comprehensive filtering capabilities and detailed vexillological information.

Data Sources

Flag data and images are collected with permission from the following sources:

Flags of the World (FOTW) website - the primary source for flag images and descriptions
Vexillologic literature and academic publications
Contributions from vexillology experts and enthusiasts worldwide

The database contents are carefully maintained by Flagid editors to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Features

Flag Identifier offers advanced filtering capabilities organized into two main categories:

Visual & Descriptive Criteria

Colors: Filter by FIAV color taxonomy (including parent-child color relationships)
Shapes: Search by flag shape (rectangular, square, triangular, etc.) and its proportions
Divisions: Find flags by field divisions (horizontal, vertical, diagonal, cross, etc.)
Elements: Filter by design elements and charges (shapes, animals, symbols, etc.)

Factual Criteria

Geography: Filter by continent, region, or specific country/territory
Vexilliger (The owner or holder of a flag): Search by entity that owns or is entitled to the flag (country, subdivision, organization, military rank etc.)
Usage: Find flags by usage (national, civil, military, naval, etc.)
Historical Dates: Temporal filtering by specific date, month, or year to see flags active during that time

Advanced Features

Smart Filtering: Hierarchical taxonomies with parent-child relationships for precise searches
Combined Queries: Mix visual and factual criteria for complex searches
URL Sharing: Direct links to filtered flag charts for easy reference and collaboration

Project Team

Development & Maintenance

Ivan Sarajčić - Belgrade, Serbia
Code, database design, and project maintenance (2003-present)

Contributors & Support

Special thanks to the following individuals for their valuable contributions and support:

Jorge Candeias
António Martins-Tuválkin
Earldridge Jazzed Pineda
Ivan Sache

Image Credits

Vexillology Resources

For those interested in flag studies (vexillology), we recommend the following resources:

Flags of the World (FOTW) - Comprehensive flag database
Fédération internationale des associations vexillologiques (FIAV) - International federation of vexillological associations
North American Vexillological Association (NAVA) - Vexillology research and education

Copyright & Usage

For usage rights, licensing inquiries, or data requests, please contact us.

Privacy & Legal

For information about data collection and your rights:

Privacy Policy - How we handle your data
Terms of Service - Usage terms and conditions
Cookie Policy - Information about cookies

Contact

Questions, suggestions, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you!

Contact Flag Identifier