Place ID Finder for Google Maps

Place Id Finder allows finding a place id on Google Maps, and displays the place's place id in an info window.

Place ID Finder Extensions for Google Maps

Place ID Finder for Google Maps is a Chrome extension that allows the retrieval of Google Places unique identifiers. It showcases details such as the place locators on Google maps, the reviews, and other vital info. This is eminently useful for developers integrating Google Maps in applications, businesses needing to link Google reviews, geotargeting ads, and more.
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Extension stats

Version: 1.5.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-30)
Creation date: 2022-07-14
Risk impact: Low risk impact
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Manifest version: 3
Size: 79.50K

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Extension summary

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Place Id Finder allows finding a place id on Google Maps, and displays the place's place id in an info window, include place cid, place id, Google Maps URL, Google Maps reviews URL and so on.

With your Google Places ID, you can make links to your Google reviews easily.

What is Google Place ID? A Google Place ID is a unique identifier that Google assigns to a place or business listed on Google Maps and Search. It is a unique string of characters.

Why do you need it?

  1. Adding a place to a database or app and retrieving info on it. Place IDs provide a consistent way to identify a place.
  2. Linking Google reviews and info to a business's website or app. The Place ID connects the external site to the relevant Google listing.
  3. Tracking visits to physical stores by linking location history data to a Place ID. Apps can use this to log store visits.
  4. Displaying up-to-date business info like open hours in a map/directory. The Place ID is used to pull real-time data from Google.
  5. Adding rich location pages to a website for SEO value. Place IDs enable displaying Google posts and reviews on a business site.
  6. Geotargeting ads and offers to people near a business location. Ad platforms use Place IDs for location-based targeting.

User reviews

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Pros
  • User-friendly interface
  • Accurate results
  • Streamlines process for developers and businesses
  • Simplifies retrieval of Place IDs
  • Provides additional useful links like Google Maps URLs and review links
Cons
  • Occasional malfunction where it doesn't work at all or gives wrong results
  • Poor or non-existent instructions for use
  • Issues with specific Chrome updates
  • Intermittent performance with only some locations working
Most mentioned
  • Great for developers and businesses accessing Google Maps data
  • Helpful tool for checking business entities
  • Easy and straightforward to use
  • Works occasionally, but can fail for some places
User reviews
This tool is very incredibly helpful for easily find any place from Google Maps, streamlining the process for developers and businesses. Its user-friendly interface and accurate results make it a must-have for anyone working with Google
by Megha Bera, 2025-01-14

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Place ID Finder for Google Maps requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Place ID Finder for Google Maps has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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