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what3words: Navigation & Maps

Maps & Navigation • what3words • ⭐ 3.70 • 10,000,000+

Find any exact location with a what3words address - for easy navigation and more

Version Varies with device 96.8 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 22 permissions requested View details

This app requests 22 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
⚠️ Sensitive	Camera access android.permission.CAMERA	Allows the app to use the device camera.	Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive	Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO	Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone.	Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands.	Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Audio Settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Media Location android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
ℹ️ Review	Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Get Tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com What3words Android Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.what3words.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About what3words: Navigation & Maps

what3words is an easy way to identify precise locations. Every 10ft square has been given a unique combination of three words: a what3words address. Now you can find, share and navigate to precise locations using three simple words. Easy navigation, simple deliveries and more Use what3words to: - Help emergency services know exactly where to find you - especially in hard to describe locations or places with inaccurate addresses - Plan exact meet-up locations, simplifying navigation for you and others - Give car breakdown services your precise location - Navigate to any destination easily - Save your favorite memorable spots so you know how to navigate back to them - a viewpoint, waterfall or proposal location - Save key locations, from incident reporting to delivery entrances - Help people find your business or Airbnb - perfect for travelers tired of relying on inaccurate street addresses - Help people navigate to accessible entrances Help others find and navigate to you what3words addresses are accepted by over 4,800 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centers from across the United States, helping first responders locate and navigate to you easily and quickly. Businesses and hotels display what3words on their contact pages and booking confirmations - anywhere you would normally find location information: on maps, in guidebooks and more. Discover your favorite new location app Popular features: - Find your current what3words address offline - Compatible with other navigation and map apps, including Google Maps and Apple Maps - Save your favorite locations and categorize them into lists - AutoSuggest prompts you with intelligent suggestions - Available in over 50 languages - Navigate offline with Compass mode - Add a what3words address to a photo - Wear OS support for smartwatch navigation More accurate than street addresses, simpler than GPS coordinates Street addresses and postcodes aren’t accurate enough to specify exact locations - for navigation, deliveries and more. what3words is a more precise way to do so - and it’s also a more accessible way to communicate location information than latitude/longitude coordinates or GPS - in short, it’s a simple ‘geocode’. Navigate adventures, big and small Offline navigation and compatibility with your favorite map apps - like Google Maps, Apple Maps and more - make what3words the perfect tool for daily trips and bigger adventures. - Walking somewhere unfamiliar? Use what3words to navigate to your precise destination stress-free - Find the perfect camping spot - and remember how to find it later - by saving the what3words location - Meetups made simple: help others find hiking trailheads, shop car parks, precise entrances and more by sharing the what3words location - Navigation couldn’t be easier with the what3words Compass, which guides you straight to where you need to be If you experience any problems or have any questions, email us at [email protected]

What what3words: Navigation & Maps Is Used For

what3words: Navigation & Maps appears to be a location-sharing and navigation app built around what3words addresses, where precise places are identified with three-word combinations. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to find exact locations that may be hard to describe with a street address, such as entrances, meeting points, delivery spots, or remote outdoor destinations. It is also positioned for sharing locations with others in a format that can be easier to communicate than latitude and longitude.

The app may be especially useful when accuracy matters, such as coordinating pickups, sending someone to a specific entrance, or helping others locate a business, vacation rental, or accessible access point. The permission set suggests core navigation features that rely on location access, plus camera and media access for adding what3words addresses to photos, and notifications for alerts or updates. The metadata also mentions offline use for current location and compass-style navigation, which may help in areas with limited connectivity.

Common uses

Find and share precise locations using three-word addresses
Plan meet-up points or pickup spots that are easier to communicate
Help delivery drivers or service teams reach a specific entrance
Save favorite places like viewpoints, trails, or event spots
Use location tools when traditional street addresses are unclear
Work with map apps for navigation to a what3words location
Support offline use for basic location lookup and compass guidance

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App Details

Package:
com.what3words.android

Category:
Maps & Navigation

Developer:
what3words

Version:
Varies with device

Updated:
Mar 18, 2026

Min Android:
7.1

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.what3words.android
Age rating: Everyone

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