what3words

what3words is a location system that divides the world into squares of three metres by three metres. Each square has its own address made of three words. People use these addresses to share exact spots such as a building entrance, a parking space or a drone landing point.

What what3words offers

• Three-word addresses — a fixed address for every square, available in more than sixty languages.
• Consumer app — find, share, save and navigate to precise locations.
• Integration options — ways to build the addressing into products, platforms and apps.
• Offline use — addresses do not change, so the system works on offline devices.

Who it works with

Businesses, governments and charities. The company reports over 650 organisations in more than 170 countries, covering delivery, navigation, emergency use and e-commerce.

Key facts

• Coverage: global
• Languages: more than 60
• Square size: three metres by three metres