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Our global point-of-interest (POI) data, rich with context, is based on over 46K trusted sources and validated by millions of consumers. Create location-based experiences with a map unlike any other.
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The world’s largest community-driven hospitality company relies on Places to excite users about their upcoming plans. Our API surfaces curated photos and other place-related content directly in users’ guidebooks, giving them a fuller depiction of what is surrounding where they are staying.
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Samsung users are able to geo-tag their photos thanks to Places. Not only are they able to add detailed, contextually-relevant information about the location in the photo, but also surface surrounding places when searching for a place to eat, drink, or explore.
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Those looking for pick-up with global ride-hailing giant Uber rely on Places when searching for their destinations. Before users even finish typing a venue name, our database is returning relevant locations for easy search and hail.
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Choose from core attributes such as name and address to define a location. Then layer user-generated content including photos, ratings, tips, and reviews to enrich your understanding of that place itself.
Effective site planning, territory mapping, and investmenet strategies should rely on foot traffic data. Make market assessments using visit volume and popularity scores that only we can provide.
We know where your users are and where they’re going. Power geo-tagging based on real-time location and passively predict a future location with our place-probability algorithm.
Countries and 50 territories
Venue Categories
POI updates monthly, from ground truth sources
Places Data how you want it
Places Database
Download venue content and customize data to your business needs
Delivered daily, weekly or monthly
Available via JSON or TSV
Places API
Get real-time data access and help users discover venues nearby
Enhance your apps’ search functionality
Assign a user’s smartphone to a specific location, in real-time
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