Place Autocomplete API
Type-ahead suggestions for named places, with fuzzy matching and location bias
How it works
User starts typing
Each keystroke triggers a lightweight query.
Plaza suggests matches
Fuzzy matching on names, biased toward your focus point.
Show suggestions
Ranked results with labels, coordinates, and types.
See it in action
An example request and its response, drawn on the map.
Who uses this
Teams building with Place Autocomplete API.
Checkout forms
Speed up address entry at e-commerce checkout.
Search bars
Add location-aware type-ahead to any search field.
Map search
Let users find places by typing on an interactive map.
Fuzzy
Typo tolerant
Focus
Location bias
What you can build
Example apps powered by Place Autocomplete API.
Checkout Autocomplete
Speed up address entry with instant suggestions.
Location Picker
Drop-in address search for forms and booking flows.
Map Search Bar
Type-ahead search that flies the map to selected addresses.
Start building
curl -X POST "https://plaza.fyi/api/v1/geocode/autocomplete" \
-H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"q": "Eiffel Tow"
}'
View endpoints
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| POST | /api/v1/geocode/autocomplete | Get place suggestions as the user types |
How it compares
Common questions
Does autocomplete support location biasing?
Yes. Pass a focus point (lat/lng) to bias results toward a specific area. Closer results rank higher, but global results still appear.
Does autocomplete handle typos?
Yes. The search engine uses fuzzy matching for common misspellings and partial input. Results improve as the user types more characters.