Approved Wayspot not appearing in Pokémon GO after 48 hours

[wo5567]

Hello, my Wayspot “토끼 놀이터 (Rabbit Playground)” was approved, but it still has not appeared in Pokémon GO after more than 48 hours.

Coordinates: 37.195869, 127.035741

Could you please check whether it is eligible to appear in Pokémon GO, or whether another Wayspot is preventing it from appearing? Thank you.

[BlameJamal]

@wo5567

37.195869, 127.035741

Hey there @wo5567 It looks like your nomination 토끼 놀이터 is located in the same cell as 오두막 놀이터which is currently in the game as a gym

Unfortunately, it will not appear in Pokemon Go because of inclusion rules. Because of those same inclusion rules, it will not appear as a Powerspot.

Here is some information for you on S2 cells. The system the community has determined Scopely uses for placements.
Food for thought

1. Scopely has not acknowledged the official use of S2 cells
2. Never move or misplace a POI to try and make it appear in the game.

Why an accepted Wayspot may not be used in Pokemon Go (S2 cells and Pokemon Go)

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 submit a new “Pokestop,” you actually submit a new *Wayspot* to the database. (The Web Submit form reads “wayspot.”) An accepted Wayspot can only become a Pokestop/gym if it is alone in a level 17 S2 cell. Staff have acknowledged there is an additional step after acceptance for inclu…