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What3words Tools QGIS 4 compatibility
Not QGIS 4 ready Quiet
Not yet — the latest version declares max QGIS version 3.99.0, so it is not offered to QGIS 4 users.
Enables conversion between coordinates and what3words addresses in QGIS. Features include map click address capture, grid overlays, CSV import/export, field calculator tools, processing toolbox integration, and autosuggest support.
About
<p>what3words is a global grid of 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique what3words address. This plugin allows QGIS users to easily convert coordinates to and from what3words addresses, view the what3words grid, and manage addresses on the map.</p><p>To get started, please <a href="https://plugins.qgis.org/plugins/what3words/?utm_source=QGIS&utm_medium=Plugin_Listing&utm_campaign=QGIS_Create_Account#plugin-about" target="_blank">create an account with what3words</a>, select your free tier and get your free API key.</p>
| Author | what3words Limited |
|---|---|
| Downloads | 16,313 |
| Latest version | 4.4 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-16 (548 days ago) |
| Min QGIS | 3.0.0 |
| Max QGIS | 3.99.0 |
| QGIS 4 ready | No |
| Maintenance | Quiet |
| Category | Geocoding & search |
| Tags | address, what3words, geocode, autosuggest, field-calculator, what3words-locator, w3w, what3words-grid, reverse-geocode |
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