Wayfarer Basics

To report a Wayspot without being there, wayfinders can use the report option from the Wayfarer map at Niantic Wayfarer This generates acknowledgement and decision emails similar to Wayspot submissions. Another opti…

tldr: See this article for an explanation of S2 cells: https://pokemongohub.net/post/article/comprehensive-guide-s2-cells-pokemon-go/ [Updated July 6, 2026] Although the Pokemon Go in-game prompts suggest that you subm…

This is the recommended starting point for new Wayfinders. Learn the fundamentals of Wayfarer.

Tips for Rural Nominators: Look for things that meet the guidelines that tend to be in rural areas: Churches Fraternal orders and veteran outposts Eligible points of interest AT churches, veterans posts, etc. Look for…

Wayspot Titles Good titles are a balancing act. They should be accurate, precise, unique and maybe even fun. Remember, some of these formatting suggestions are preference, and there can be multiple ways to do things. A…

I got a POI approved but it has not shown up in Pokemon GO yet? Where did it go? Hello Explorer, Thank you for your contribution! Getting a Wayspot nomination accepted is a great accomplishment, you should be proud. Y…

POI are removed from the map and any games that use them when the property owner requests their removal or when Niantic deems that there is a valid reason to remove them. The map is supposed to be a representation of the…