Query Autocomplete, specifically when accessed through the Google Maps Place API, provides location-based keyword suggestions generated by predictive text models. This tool is tailored for searches where location is a primary factor in intent.
The suggestions returned are typically local service listings, place names, or points of interest. Researchers can define the query’s language code, input a specific location (latitude/longitude), and set a search radius to control the geographic boundaries of the suggestions.
Leveraging the Query Autocomplete via Place API is vital for uncovering localized search intent and long-tail keywords that reveal users’ immediate geographical needs (e.g., “ATM nearby”).