I got a POI approved but it has not shown up in Pokemon GO yet? Where did it go?
AMG7070
December 22, 2025, 8:42pm
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Hello and welcome to the forums,
You might wanna read here:
I have this written up for when I see a wheresmypokestop question.
I know the in-game prompt tells you that you are submitting a “Pokestop” but you are actually submitting a Wayspot to the database. The Web Submit form does use the word “wayspot” instead. The Wayspot can only become a Pokestop or gym if it is alone in a level 17 S2 cell. The S2 cell use has not been officially confirmed as far as I am aware, but staff has acknowledged there is an additional step after acceptance. This is a good…
If you give us the coordinates of your accepted wayspots we can show you a visual with images.
LI0NN
December 22, 2025, 9:14pm
3
I suggest you read all the information provided by (@AMG7070 ) carefully. Also, remember that Niantic has up to 48 hours after approving your Poi suggestion to officially add it to the game.