ExtSpot
View Places Near Me icon

View Places Near Me Chrome Extension Analysis

Niche Lifestyle & Gaming Hacks

Chrome extension ID: ikekogkkbappihngihjnjlhaphfnfcbf

View Places Near Me is a utility that adds a local search interface to the browser. It integrates with Yahoo Search and provides shortcut access to mapping services to help users locate nearby points of interest.

Developer:Near Me
Version:1.0.3
Size:71.64KiB
Last updated:
View developer profile
External:Chrome Web Store

Overview

Installs

1K+

Rating

★ —

0 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

No review samples found

Macro category

Niche Lifestyle & Gaming Hacks

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Low review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The extension positions itself as a quick-access tool for finding local places directly from the browser interface. It allows users to toggle between Google Maps and Bing Maps while setting Yahoo as the default search engine for the browser.

Inferred product pattern

Search utility modifying browser default search behavior.

Review-backed pain points

Review-backed data is not available.

Observed feature gaps

The extension lacks advanced filtering options for search results and relies on redirecting default search settings, which may be undesirable for some users.

Tags
Local SearchMap UtilityBrowser Search
Target users

- Casual web users

- Local travelers

Primary use cases

- Finding nearby locations

- Switching between map providers

- Customizing default browser search

Positive themes

No positive theme data.

Negative themes

No negative theme data.

Observed friction

- No pricing friction observed.

Evidence boundary: The analysis is based on the store listing's provided functionality and stated intent to modify browser search settings. Review-backed data is not available as there are no user ratings or comments currently associated with this extension.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No support complaints found.

Reliability

No reliability complaints found.

Privacy

No privacy complaints found.

Access & pricing

- Ad-supported model observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 1

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

Store metadata

- Version: 1.0.3

- Size: 71.64KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

places near melocal map searchfind placesnearby location finder

Comparison

Google Maps vs Bing MapsYahoo Search extension

Problem

find local businessesquick map search

Alternative

Google Maps extensionlocal search tool

Similar extensions

Jump to related discovery paths:

More in travelMore from this developer

Screenshots

View Places Near Me screenshot

Links

Privacy policy: https://whatisnearme.net/privacy.html

Recommended Chrome extensions

Related listings from the same category, trending peers, and the same publisher portfolio.

Browse travel
seats.aero icon

seats.aero

Travel Data Corporation

Easily search for award availability on Google Flights, Chase Travel, and Amex Travel.

Installs

80K+

Rating

★ 5.0

Tripadvisor: Travel Reviews & Deals on Hotels, Restaurants & Attractions icon

Tripadvisor: Travel Reviews & Deals on Hotels, Restaurants & Attractions

Tripadvisor SEO

Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions worldwide with trusted Tripadvisor reviews.

Installs

70K+

Rating

★ 4.6

RatePunk Hotel Booking Deals icon

RatePunk Hotel Booking Deals

yard-venture

Ultimate travel helper the best hotel price in seconds, price drop alerts after booking and cashback on stays

Installs

50K+

Rating

★ 4.0

MapQuest Search icon

MapQuest Search

Mapquest Search

Use Mapquest Search extension to Locate & Search Places with your browsers Omni Search Box. MapQuest Search sets your default…

Installs

40K+

Rating

★ 2.0

CheaperThere | Cheap Flight & Hotel Deals icon

CheaperThere | Cheap Flight & Hotel Deals

CheaperThere

We compare cheap flights from the best travel agencies.

Installs

20K+

Rating

★ 4.1

The Guestbook Extension: Cash Back on Hotels icon

The Guestbook Extension: Cash Back on Hotels

The Guestbook

Earn cash back when you book directly with a hotel!

Installs

10K+

Rating

★ 4.8

VisaSlots.info icon

VisaSlots.info

visaslots.info

Crowdsourced Visa Slot Availability

Installs

8K+

Rating

★ 4.1

Google Maps Extended Routes icon

Google Maps Extended Routes

cardinalby

Plan longer Google Maps routes for cycling and motorbiking with advanced editing, optimization, export and bookmarking

Installs

7K+

Rating

★ 5.0

Easy Driving Directions icon

Easy Driving Directions

Easy Driving Directions

Elevate Your Browsing Experience with Easy Driving Directions New Tab. Easy Driving Directions will change your New Tab Page to…

Installs

7K+

Rating

★ 5.0

Better Flight Finder icon

Better Flight Finder

lycom---bjsdevteam

While browsing other flights booking sites, you can get notifications for cheaper prices to save money.

Installs

5K+

Rating

★ 4.5