Address Autocomplete API
Type-ahead address suggestions with international coverage and sub-100ms latency
Sub-100ms address suggestions as the user types.
How it works
User starts typing
Each keystroke triggers a lightweight query.
Plaza suggests matches
Fuzzy matching with location bias across 200+ countries.
Show suggestions
Ranked results with labels, coordinates, and types.
See it in action
A real API request, visualized.
Who uses this
Teams building with Address 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.
<100ms
Typical latency
200+
Countries
Global
Coverage
What you can build
Example apps powered by Address 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 "https://plaza.fyi/api/v1/geocode/autocomplete?q=1600+Penn"
View endpoints
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GET | /api/v1/geocode/autocomplete | Get address 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.