Question about Pokémon GO sync

[TaaloV]

I think there is some delay in the in game setup of new Pokestop(s) that were approved. Hoping that it is seen soon about 10 days since the submissions were accepted. Not sure if we have additional things to check on?

[salixsorbus]

It takes up to 48 hours for an approved wayspot to appear in wayfarer and for Pokemon Go to decide whether to use it. 10 days is more than enough. Please check the wayfarer map at Scopely Explore Wayfarer to see where these wayspots are.

If you want advice on why they haven’t appeared in Pokemon Go, please post location & title for each one.

[Xenopus]

Hi @TaaloV , I have moved your post to a separate thread, as it might not be visible in an 8 months old one.

Your acceptance email warns you about not all wayspots being eligible to appear in Pokémon GO. More likely than not this is what you are experiencing - please read the below post:

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…