Google Maps has a tiny yet handy feature called Plus Codes. It lets you share your exact pinpoint location with others in a hassle-free manner. This can be helpful while sharing locations of areas with no addresses or road names.
In Google Maps, a Plus Code is an alphanumeric code derived from latitude and longitude coordinates of a particular location. It can be generated for any location and is often followed by the locality’s name (city or town). Example: 5G5CW2GJ+JQ, CWC8+R9 Mountain View, etc.
It’s a short digital address that represents a particular location on Earth. If you enter this shortcode in Google Maps or Google Search, it’ll take you to that particular location on Google Maps.
On Android
- Open Google Maps on your Android phone.
- Find the location for which you want to get the Plus code.
- Touch and hold at the location to drop a pin. Slide up the location box.
- You’ll see a Plus icon below the coordinates. This will include the location’s Plus Code.
- Tap it to copy the code to your clipboard.
- You can then share it with anyone using messaging apps or email.
On iPhone
- Open Google Maps on your iPhone.
- Find the location for which you want to see the Plus code.
- Touch and hold at the location to drop a pin.
- Tap the location box.
- The Plus Code will be given below the location name.
- You can tap to copy the Plus Code and share it with others.
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