# Maps with what3words

> Get what3words addresses in Google and Bing Maps. Supports 40 languages.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/maps-with-what3words](https://chrome-stats.com/d/maps-with-what3words)

## Overview

- **ID:** `maps-with-what3words`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Arjun G
- **Category:** search-tools
- **Daily users:** 467
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 1.84 / 5 (19 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.2
- **Last updated:** 2020-04-21
- **First published:** 2020-02-12
- **Size:** 1.08 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/maps-with-what3words/)

## Description

The "Maps with what3words" Chrome extension enables you to seamlessly search and find what3words addresses directly within Google and Bing Maps. Supporting 40 different languages, it simplifies locating precise geographic points with just a simple, memorable three-word address.

Features include searching for what3words addresses via the Chrome address bar, Google Search, and directly on Google and Bing Maps. Additionally, you can instantly find the what3words address of any location on these maps, making navigation and sharing exact positions easier than ever. This extension is a must-have for users who rely on accurate and easy-to-share location data in multiple languages.

## Rankings

- #5,179 — Overall
- #11 — maps
- #18 — map
- #49 — bing
- #106 — address
- #119 — wordpress

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `storage`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Most users report that the Maps with what3words Firefox add-on is unreliable and largely non-functional across several Firefox versions, particularly failing to integrate properly with Google Maps and Bing Maps. Users experience limited interface options, restricted to selecting a language without actionable buttons. Additionally, the add-on requests broad permissions, causing privacy concerns that led to its removal by some users. While it works well in Chrome, its Firefox support is deficient, making it frustrating for users seeking consistent what3words functionality within the Firefox browser.

### Pros

- Works perfectly in Chrome browser.
- Recognizes the use of the add-on via address bar input in Firefox.
- Interface is clean and curated (from an unrelated review).

### Cons

- Add-on is often non-functional or unreliable in multiple Firefox versions (e.g., 88.0, 90.0, 95.0.2, 99.0.1).
- Does not work properly with Google Maps or Bing Maps integration; cannot search or display what3words addresses consistently.
- Requires excessive permissions, raising privacy concerns.
- Only language selection is available in the add-on interface, lacking buttons or functionalities expected by users.
- Fails to find saved what3words addresses or multiple locations, often locating only the PC's home address.

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