Add Google Maps Connector to Perplexity AI

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:rocket: Feature Request

Add Google Maps Connector to Perplexity AI

:magnifying_glass_tilted_left: Problem Statement

Perplexity AI currently lacks direct access to Google Maps data, which limits its ability to provide accurate, real-time, and location-aware answers for queries involving places, routes, distances, opening hours, reviews, and local businesses. Users must manually cross-check results with Google Maps, breaking workflow efficiency and increasing friction.

:light_bulb: Proposed Solution

Introduce a Google Maps connector that allows Perplexity AI to query Maps data when relevant.
The connector should enable Perplexity to:

  • Retrieve place details (addresses, hours, ratings, reviews)

  • Answer location-based questions (e.g., “best cafĂ©s near me”)

  • Estimate distances and travel times

  • Support route and proximity-based reasoning

Example use case:
A user asks, “Find a highly rated Italian restaurant within 10 minutes walking distance from Times Square that’s open now.”
With the Google Maps connector, Perplexity could return an accurate, up-to-date answer grounded in real Maps data.

:pushpin: API Impact

    1. Affected API component: Search / Retrieval
    2. Related to a specific model: Potentially useful for advanced reasoning models (e.g., Deep Research)
    3. API changes required:

      • New external connector integration

      • Optional parameters for location context (latitude/longitude, radius, travel mode)

      • Permission-based access to Maps data where applicable

:counterclockwise_arrows_button: Alternatives Considered

  • Manual copy-pasting from Google Maps

  • Using generic web search results for location data

These approaches are insufficient because they are slower, less accurate, and do not support real-time or proximity-based reasoning.

:paperclip: Additional Context

  1. Google Maps is the most widely used and trusted source for location data
  2. A native connector would significantly improve Perplexity’s usefulness for travel, local discovery, logistics, and business research
  3. Similar integrations already exist in other AI tools, indicating strong user demand

:e_mail: For direct inquiries, please reach out to api@perplexity.ai

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