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Google Place ID Finder
Look up the Place ID for any business on Google Maps. Search by name and city, or paste a Maps link, then copy the ID. No account and no API key needed.
Updated October 2026
How to find a Place ID
Enter the business name and the city in the box above, or paste a link you copied from Google Maps. Press the button and pick the right result from the list. The Place ID appears with a copy button. Below it are two links that are built from the same ID: the link that opens the review box, and a Google Maps link to the place.
The result list shows each business's address, rating, and number of Google reviews, which makes it easier to tell similar listings apart. If you search for a chain, include the street or suburb. If your business serves customers at their home and has no public address, try the name plus the area you serve. You can also paste a share link from Google Maps. Links that start with https://maps.app.goo.gl or https://www.google.com/maps both work.
What a Place ID is
Google Maps contains millions of places. A Place ID is the label that tells software which one you mean. It is a string of letters, numbers, dashes, and underscores. Unlike a business name, it points to one place: two cafes with the same name in different cities have different Place IDs. Unlike an address, it does not change when someone spells the street differently. It is not permanent, though. Google says IDs can change over time, and a place can sometimes have more than one.
The ID itself holds no personal data. Anyone can look up a public business listing, and the ID is already visible inside some Google Maps links. The tool simply saves you from digging it out of a long web address.
What people use Place IDs for
- A direct review link. Add the ID to Google's write-a-review address and customers land in your review box. Our review link generator does this for you.
- The Google Places API. Developers pass a Place ID to fetch a business's name, address, hours, rating, and a small set of reviews. See our guide to the Google reviews API for what you can and cannot get.
- The Maps JavaScript API and embedded maps. Place IDs let a developer mark or look up a specific business on a map.
- Plugins and tools that ask for a Place ID. Some website plugins and review tools ask you to paste it into a settings field.
- Spreadsheets and records. Agencies keep Place IDs next to client names so every tool refers to the right listing.
Place ID, CID, and other codes
Google Maps links can contain other identifiers that look similar but are not the same. A "ftid" or a "cid" number appears in some URLs, and a long "data=" section can hold several codes. These are not Place IDs, and the Places API will not accept them as one. If you paste such a link into this tool, we use the Place ID in the link when it has one. If not, we search for the business named in the link and show you the ID that Google returns. A link with only a cid number and no business name cannot be read this way, so search by name instead. Always check the address on the result to make sure it matches.
Some Place IDs begin with "ChIJ", but that is a pattern, not a rule, and you should treat the whole value as an opaque string. Copy it exactly, without spaces.
Keep your Place ID up to date
If you store a Place ID in a website plugin, a spreadsheet, or your code, plan to check it from time to time. Google says an ID can become obsolete when a business closes or moves. It suggests refreshing IDs older than 12 months, and for developers a refresh costs nothing (see Google's Place ID guide). Signs of trouble include a plugin showing no reviews, an API error saying the place was not found, or a review link that opens a different business. Look the business up again and replace the stored value. For anything you rely on, test the review link every few months.
If you collect reviews, Google's rules apply however you send people to the review box. No rewards for reviews, and no asking only the customers you expect to be positive. See Google's review content rules.
Show your reviews without writing code
If you were hoping to use the Place ID to put Google reviews on your website, you may not need to code anything. Paste your Google Maps link into VerifiedWidget, choose a layout, and add one script tag (a short piece of code) to your site. The Google Places API returns at most 5 reviews per place. VerifiedWidget can import more: up to 500 reviews per import on the Reviews plan. The free plan shows up to 20. Read about the free Google reviews widget to see what you get.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Google Place ID?
A Place ID is a text code that Google uses to identify one place, such as a shop, office, or restaurant. It works in Google Maps and the Places API (Google's service that lets software look up business details). Many start with 'ChIJ'. The same listing usually returns the same ID, but Google says one place can sometimes have more than one.
Is a Place ID the same as a CID or a Maps URL?
No. A CID is a different numeric identifier, and a Maps URL is a web address that may or may not contain an ID. The Place ID is the one Google's Places API accepts to fetch details or to build a review link.
Do I need a Google Cloud account or API key to use this tool?
No. The lookup runs on our side. If you want to use the Place ID in your own code with the Places API, you do need your own Google Cloud project and API key. Google bills for usage under its own pricing.
Can a Place ID change?
Yes, occasionally. Google says a Place ID can become obsolete when a business closes, moves, or when Google Maps data changes. Google recommends refreshing stored IDs that are more than 12 months old. If a stored ID stops working, look it up again here.
Why does the tool show several results?
Searches by name can match more than one business, especially chains and common names. Check the address and review count, then choose the match you want. Adding the city to your search helps.
Does VerifiedWidget need my Place ID?
No. To use a widget you can paste a Google Maps link and we find the business for you. The Place ID is useful if you build things yourself, or want a review link.
Skip the API. Show your Google reviews on your site
Paste your Google Maps link, pick a layout, and add one script tag. The free plan includes one widget.