Overview
A Flutter package providing Google Places autocomplete widgets with direct integration to the Google Maps Web Service. Designed as a modern, updated alternative to older implementations, it offers a clean, native-like experience for address and place selection in Flutter apps. Built by @hoc081098, it requires the google_maps_webservice package for backend functionality and is optimized for Android. The package focuses on simplicity, performance, and ease of use in location-based applications.
Use cases
- Address search in forms
- Place selection for delivery apps
- Location input in travel apps
- Geolocation-based filtering
- User profile location setup
- Map pin placement
Key features
- Native-style autocomplete UI
- Direct integration with Google Maps Web Service
- Lightweight and fast
- Android-focused optimization
- No external wrappers needed
- Regular updates by maintainer
Suitable for
- Mobile apps needing place search
- Developers using Google Maps Web Service
- Apps requiring accurate location input
- Android-first Flutter projects
- UX-focused location pickers
Considerations
- Requires google_maps_webservice dependency
- Limited iOS support (platforms list shows only Android)
- Needs valid Google Cloud API key
- Not suitable for web or desktop
- Depends on network connectivity
- May require additional styling for custom themes