How far does what 3 words cover?
How far does what 3 words cover? What3words is a proprietary geocode system designed to identify any location on the surface of Earth with a resolution of about 3 metres (9.8 ft). It is owned by What3words Limited, based in London, England.
What is the difference between what3words and Google Maps?
What3words uses a satellite map for users to make it easy to use and understand. It is not a Google Maps rival as it will not help you with navigation to any particular address.
Is what3words a location tracker?
No, there are no tracking capabilities in the app. The only way you can see someone else's location is if they share it with you. It's easy to share your what3words address via our app or online map, you can find the steps here.
Does Google Maps accept what3words?
If you're given a what3words location, you can open it in the what3words app, then tap 'Navigate' and select 'Google Maps' to open the exact location in Google Maps and get directions.
What are the negatives of what3words?
You're not allowed to know what word lists W3W use. They take a paternalistic attitude to creating their lists - they know best. You cannot propose changes. Anecdotally, their non-English word lists are confusing even for native speakers.