Place ID Lookup

The place id finder on this page pulls a Google Place ID straight out of a Google Maps link, no API key or developer console required. Paste any standard Google Maps URL for a business or location, and the tool scans the link for the embedded ChIJ-style Place ID (and the hex feature/CID identifier when present), then hands you a one-click copy button plus a ready-made "write a review" link you can share with customers.

A Place ID is the unique, stable identifier Google assigns to every location in its database. It powers the Places API, Google review links, embedded maps, schema markup, and dozens of local SEO and citation workflows. Using the right Place ID means your review requests land on the correct profile, your structured data references the exact entity Google recognizes, and your local listings stay consistent across the web. For multi-location brands, having a fast, reliable place id finder removes a tedious manual step from every audit.

To use it, open the business in Google Maps, copy the full URL from your browser address bar, paste it into the field below, and click Find Place ID. If you only have a shortened maps.app.goo.gl link, open it first so it expands to the full URL, then paste that. Want to track how those locations actually rank across the map grid once your profiles are dialed in? You can start free with ProMapRanker and monitor local rankings location by location.

FAQ

What exactly is a Google Place ID?

A Place ID is a unique text string (usually beginning with ChIJ) that identifies a specific place in Google's database. Unlike coordinates or names, it stays stable over time, which makes it the safest reference to use in review links, the Places API, and local SEO structured data.

Why can't this tool read a maps.app.goo.gl short link directly?

Short links are server-side redirects, and a browser-based tool cannot follow that redirect without a backend due to cross-origin restrictions. The fix is simple: click the short link to open it in Google Maps, then copy the long URL from the address bar and paste that here. The full URL contains the identifiers this place id finder needs.

Is the Place ID the same as the CID or feature ID?

No. Many Maps URLs contain a hex pair like 0x...:0x..., which is the feature ID, and its second half maps to the numeric CID used in older review links. The modern Place ID (the ChIJ string) is what Google's current APIs and review URLs expect, so this tool surfaces the Place ID first and shows the feature ID and CID as extras when available.