# Auto generated pokestops

**URL:** <https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/auto-generated-pokestops/113176>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [April 26, 2026, 4:00am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/auto-generated-pokestops/113176 "2026-04-26T04:00:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![Maan3837](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a5b964/32.png) [@Maan3837](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/Maan3837)\
**Post date:** [April 26, 2026, 4:00am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/auto-generated-pokestops/113176/1 "2026-04-26T04:00:00Z")

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I live in punjab, india and and i see that there are lots of pokestop that was auto generated and i want to know that how these pokestops are autogenerated. Many of pokestop’s info not available on any map. How niantic got data of these poi’s

Another question:- some pokestops are generated on gas station and private

But guidelines said that pokestops cant be nominate on gas stations and private property

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**Author:** ![TjoeMi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/user_avatar/community.wayfarer.scopely.com/tjoemi/32/53015_2.png) [@TjoeMi](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/TjoeMi)\
**Post date:** [April 26, 2026, 4:12am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/auto-generated-pokestops/113176/2 "2026-04-26T04:12:35Z")

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> [@Maan3837](#):
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> But guidelines said that pokestops cant be nominate on gas stations and private property

Those imported wayspot doesnt follow standard wayfarer criteria. Please see below. Rather than that, i dont know how niantic import them.

> [@More PokéStops and Gyms coming to India and Indonesia](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/more-pokestops-and-gyms-coming-to-india-and-indonesia/107972):
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> Hello, Explorers! Hopping in to share some exciting news that will transform the Pokémon GO experience for our dedicated players in rural, urban, and suburban areas of India and Indonesia! We’ve heard your feedback have been working in close partnership with the Pokémon GO teams in India and Indonesia to bring this to life. We’re thrilled to share that, over the next 48 hours, Trainers in these areas will see some existing Power Spots evolve into PokéStops and Gyms, becoming permanent in-game …

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**Author:** ![MaZen28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a6a055/32.png) [@MaZen28](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/MaZen28)\
**Post date:** [April 26, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/auto-generated-pokestops/113176/3 "2026-04-26T05:38:18Z")

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The blank photo disc pokestops/gyms you see on the map are imported wayspots Niantic dumped into India from the Foursquare database. On top of that, Niantic also changed some of the Overture imports which were added only for Power Spots not too long ago in India so they can be pokestop/gym eligible.

Imports have a history of not adhering to criteria, so you should never take what’s already a pokestop in the game as an example of what’s eligible to be a wayspot. You can report and remove any of those imported wayspots as long as they meet the removal criteria