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A compact code for a precise area

Plus Codes, also called Open Location Codes, encode latitude and longitude into a human-readable location code. Alkax uses a Plus Code as the geographic anchor beneath a richer place record.

What the code provides​

  • a standard way to represent an area without requiring a street address;
  • text that can be copied, printed, spoken, or embedded in a QR code;
  • interoperability with other systems that understand Open Location Codes.

What the Alkax place adds​

A Plus Code does not tell a visitor which shop, floor, household, gate, or entrance is intended. Alkax layers the missing context on top:

  • place name and category;
  • locality and settlement;
  • landmarks and description;
  • building, floor, and unit;
  • photos;
  • trust and ownership signals;
  • a stable place ID and shareable experience.

Full and shortened codes​

A full Plus Code can be resolved without locality context. A shortened code depends on a nearby reference area. When sharing a short code, include the locality or share the Alkax place link to reduce ambiguity.