what3words is an easy way to identify precise locations. Every 3m square has been given a unique combination of three words: a what3words address. Now you can find, share and navigate to precise locations using three simple words.
Use what3words to
- Find your way anywhere in the world using just three words.
- Plan exact meet-up locations.
- Help people find your apartment, business or airbnb entrance.
- Always find your way back to your parking space.
- Save key work locations, from incident reporting to delivery entrances.
- Save your favourite memorable spots – a sunset, a waterfall, proposal location.
- Guide people to accessible entrances.
- Help emergency services find you.
You can find what3words addresses in travel guides, website contact pages, invitations, travel booking confirmations and more – anywhere you would normally find location information. If you’re invited to a friend’s home, ask them to share their what3words address.
Popular features
- Compatible with navigation apps including Google Maps
- Save your favourite locations and categorise them into lists
- AutoSuggest prompts you with intelligent suggestions
- Available in over 40 languages, including Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil.
- Navigate offline with compass mode
- Dark Mode support
- Add a what3words address to a photo
Additional Features
- Get alerted in-app if a list you follow is updated or a new invite is received
- Performance improvements
what3words is a destination finding app that can be used to navigate to a scenic viewpoint, the perfect spot on the beach, a specific meeting point or the best place to watch the Liberation Day fireworks from.
They have assigned each 3m square in the world with a unique 3 word address, similar to a GPS coordinate, with the added benefit of being easy to say, share and extremely accurate.