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We’ve divided the world into a grid of 3 metre squares and assigned each square a unique combination of words: a what3words address. It’s the simplest way to find and share precise locations.
Hailing from the music industry, what3words’ CEO Chris Sheldrick identified the need for a better addressing system after bands and equipment kept getting lost.
He enlisted a friend to help turn GPS coordinates into human-friendly word combinations, resulting in the first what3words algorithm (sketched on the back of an envelope!). Launched in 2013, what3words continues to grow worldwide.
We’re on a mission to help everyone talk about everywhere. Around the world, what3words is used for everything from arranging meet-ups and in-car navigation, to precise parcel deliveries and reporting potholes. In emergency situations, it’s helping to save critical time, resources and lives.
what3words’ founding year
unique what3words addresses
of UK’s emergency services
and millions using the tech in our growing ecosystem
languages from all around the world
How often a what3words address is searched in the UK
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