Your Google Place ID is a short code (it usually starts with ChIJ…) that uniquely identifies your business on Google. ReviewKit uses it to build your one-tap review link, so customers land directly on your Google review form.
The easy way: In ReviewKit, if you see the "Search for your business" box on the Settings page, you don't need any of this - just start typing your business name, pick yourself from the dropdown, and we grab your Place ID automatically.
If you'd rather find it yourself, our free Google Place ID finder does it in one search, and here is the manual route using Google's own tool.
Step 1 - Open Google's Place ID Finder
Go to Google's free Place ID Finder. It's a small map with a search box at the top.
Step 2 - Search for your business
In the search box on the map, type your business name followed by your city (for example, Summit Plumbing & Heating, Austin).
Step 3 - Select your business
Click your business in the dropdown. A marker drops on the map and a small info window opens.
Step 4 - Copy your Place ID
The info window shows your Place ID - a string that usually looks like ChIJN1t_tDeuEmsRUsoyG83frY4. Copy the whole thing.
Step 5 - Paste it into ReviewKit
Back in ReviewKit, paste the Place ID into the Google Place ID field in Settings and save. That's it - your review link is ready.
Troubleshooting
- I can't find my business. If your business shows up on Google Maps, it already has a Place ID, whether or not you have claimed the listing. If it does not show up at all, add it to Maps first and then come back. Claiming and verifying your Google Business Profile is worth doing so you can reply to reviews, but it is not what creates the Place ID.
- My ID doesn't start with
ChIJ. That's fine - paste whatever the finder shows. - I have a Google Maps link instead. You can paste your full Google Maps URL into ReviewKit too; we'll extract the ID where possible.
Want reviews on autopilot once your Place ID is set? ReviewKit texts your customers a one-tap review link after every job - no contracts, cancel anytime. Start free.