# Google Maps API: how AI models rank it, October 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 2 judge labels across 1 categories by 2 of 14 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/google-maps-api/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address verification tools | 0% | 83 | 50% | 2 |

## And against it

- "Tools to Avoid ... Google Maps API (for strict validation) ... Avoid it for: Fraud prevention, shipping logistics, or billing verification" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Address verification)

## Record

- Method: https://gtm-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://gtm-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as GTM AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, gtm-ai-index.com.