How to Find Your Google Place ID

Your Google Place ID is a long alphanumeric string that uniquely identifies your business in Google's database. Every Google review link, Maps embed, and Places API call needs it. The ID looks like ChIJN1t_tDeuEmsRUsoyG83frY4. Here's the fastest way to find yours, and what to do if Google returns multiple matches.

1. 1

   Open Google's official Place ID Finder

   Go to developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/web-service/place-id. The page loads a small map with a search box at the top — that's the official finder. Don't use random third-party tools; they sometimes return outdated IDs.

2. 2

   Search for your business name and city

   Type your business name followed by your city: 'Maria's Salon Brooklyn.' Google's autocomplete will suggest matches. Click the one that matches your verified profile — confirm the address is correct before clicking.

3. 3

   Copy the Place ID from the marker pop-up

   When you click your business, a marker appears on the map and a pop-up shows the Place ID — typically starting with 'ChIJ' and roughly 27 characters long. Copy the entire string, no spaces.

4. 4

   Verify the ID resolves to your business

   Build a test URL: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:YOUR_PLACE_ID. Replace YOUR_PLACE_ID with the string you copied and open it in a browser. Maps should land on your business profile. If it lands on a wrong location, search again with a more specific query.

5. 5

   Save the ID somewhere permanent

   Store it in a password manager, your CRM, or a shared business doc. You'll reference it for QR codes, review embeds, API calls, and any review-funnel tool you set up. Place IDs occasionally change when Google merges or migrates listings — re-verify yours every 6–12 months.