Inquiry Regarding Approved PokéStop Not Appearing in Pokémon GO

[aiwinter99]

Dear Pokémon GO Support Team,

I hope this message finds you well.

I received an email on September 20 informing me that my PokéStop nomination had been approved. However, the PokéStop has still not appeared in Pokémon GO.

Could you please let me know if there is any additional process required or if there is a delay in the update?

I would appreciate your assistance in looking into this matter.

Thank you very much for your time and support.

Best regards

[nightstorm56]

Hi @aiwinter99 ! If you can provide the coordinates of this Wayspot, I can look at the map on my side and see if I can see something before an official response comes in from the Scopely folks!

Just for educational sake, and you may already know, but something that could prevent an approved Wayspot from appearing in-game could be an already existing Wayspot within the same level 17 S2 cell.

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…

I’d be happy to look with those coordinates provided, if you would like.