Google Maps Platform
Add address autocomplete
Use Autocomplete from Google Maps Platform to help customers enter the right address.
Why add address autocomplete?
Address autocomplete improves user experience, reduces errors, and increases conversions across your website forms.
- Up to 15%
Increase sales conversion
Address autocomplete reduces friction in checkout and contact forms. Customers complete forms faster with fewer errors, leading to higher conversion rates.
- 80% fewer
Reduce address errors
Google Maps Platform validates addresses in real-time, helping customers enter accurate delivery and billing addresses. Fewer returns, fewer failed deliveries.
- 3x faster
Faster form completion
Type-ahead suggestions let users select their address with just a few keystrokes. Mobile users especially benefit from reduced typing on small screens.
Simple integration
Simply copy and paste the code to your website
Get address autocomplete running on your site in minutes. No complex backend setup required.
Get started at no cost
Google Maps Platform offers $200 monthly credit—enough for most small-to-medium sites. Sign up with your Google account and create a project in the Cloud Console.
Enable Places API
In the Google Cloud Console, enable the Places API (includes Autocomplete). Generate an API key and restrict it to your domain for security.
Copy and paste the code
Add the JavaScript snippet to your website. The autocomplete widget attaches to any text input and provides address suggestions as users type.
Try address autocomplete
Experience how Google Maps Platform autocomplete helps users find and select addresses quickly. Start typing an address below.
Demo: Type "5050 Spanish Trail" to see suggestions for our location
How it works
- User starts typing an address
- Google returns matching suggestions in real-time
- User selects the correct address from the dropdown
- Full address details populate your form fields
Returned address components
Copy and paste this code
Add this JavaScript snippet to your website. Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your Google Maps Platform API key.
<!-- Add Google Maps Platform script -->
<script src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=YOUR_API_KEY&libraries=places&callback=initAutocomplete" async defer></script>
<script>
function initAutocomplete() {
// Get the input element
const input = document.getElementById('address-input');
// Create the autocomplete widget
const autocomplete = new google.maps.places.Autocomplete(input, {
types: ['address'],
componentRestrictions: { country: 'us' }
});
// Handle place selection
autocomplete.addListener('place_changed', function() {
const place = autocomplete.getPlace();
// Extract address components
const streetNumber = getComponent(place, 'street_number');
const route = getComponent(place, 'route');
const city = getComponent(place, 'locality');
const state = getComponent(place, 'administrative_area_level_1');
const zip = getComponent(place, 'postal_code');
// Populate form fields
document.getElementById('street').value = streetNumber + ' ' + route;
document.getElementById('city').value = city;
document.getElementById('state').value = state;
document.getElementById('zip').value = zip;
});
}
function getComponent(place, type) {
const component = place.address_components?.find(c => c.types.includes(type));
return component?.short_name || '';
}
</script>
<!-- Your address input field -->
<input type="text" id="address-input" placeholder="Enter address...">Perfect for real estate websites
Address autocomplete is essential for property search, home valuations, and contact forms on real estate sites.
Property Search
Let buyers search by address, neighborhood, or ZIP code. Autocomplete ensures they find the right area every time.
Home Valuations
Accurate addresses are critical for CMA requests and instant home value estimates. Reduce errors in valuation forms.
Listing Submissions
Sellers entering their property address get validated input, ensuring MLS-ready data from the start.
Contact Forms
Capture accurate lead addresses for follow-up mailers, market reports, and personalized outreach.
Showing Requests
When buyers request showings, autocomplete ensures agents receive the correct property address.
Service Area Verification
Instantly verify if an address falls within your service area or a specific community like Spanish Trail.
Get started at no cost
Google Maps Platform offers $200 in free monthly usage—enough for thousands of autocomplete requests. Most small-to-medium websites stay within the free tier.
Monthly Credit
$200
Free every month
Per Request
$0.00283
Autocomplete (per session)
Free Requests
~70K
Sessions per month
Need help integrating address autocomplete on your real estate website? Contact us for guidance.