Last updated: August 2026
Global rank: Worldwide · 2026-08
#2,873
AI visibility: Grade B
77
SEO health: Latest audit
0
Visits
168.5M
per month, estimated
Keywords
19.4M
ranking in Google
Organic share
100%
168.5M organic visits
LLMS.txt
Published
139 lines AI engines can read
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mapquest.com Web Traffic Statistics
Key findings
- MapQuest (Software & Internet) is ranked #2,873 worldwide in our August 2026 domain ranking, inside the top 10,000, up 259 places from #3,132 in July 2026.
- It is estimated to receive about 168.5 million visits a month from search, 100% of it organic, across 19.4 million ranking keywords.
- Its AI visibility score is 77 out of 100 (grade B), with a published llms.txt of 139 lines.
- Its last technical audit scored 0/100, with "Add H1 Tags" the highest-priority fix.
| Month | Rank | Move |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | #2,873 | ▲ 259 |
| July 2026 | #3,132 | ▼ 169 |
| June 2026 | #2,963 | — |
| May 2026 | #2,963 | ▼ 485 |
| April 2026 | #2,478 | ▲ 160 |
| March 2026 | #2,638 | ▲ 335 |
| February 2026 | #2,973 | — |
What this company does
MapQuest has been helping people find their way since the early days of the web. It started as one of the first online mapping services and grew into a full navigation platform used by millions. The company focuses on delivering accurate maps, turn-by-turn directions, and real-time traffic updates across web and mobile. Drivers, travelers, and small businesses rely on it for everything from daily commutes to cross-co…
Our read on the site
The overall SEO health of MapQuest is moderate, with significant opportunities for improvement in on-page elements and technical aspects. While the site is secure and has a functional structure, it suffers from missing alt attributes and a lack of H1 tags, which can hinder its visibility and accessibility.
mapquest.com Traffic and Visitor Engagement
Search engines send mapquest.com an estimated 168.5 million visits a month. Effectively all of it is organic — about 168.5 million visits from unpaid results. Spread across 19.4 million ranking keywords, that averages roughly 8.7 organic visits per keyword.
Monthly visits
168.5M
Latest estimate
Change
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It starts building from the first scan
Organic visits
168.5M
100% of all traffic
Paid visits
0
No paid search detected
Organic vs paid
100%
0%
We don't hold a month-by-month history for this domain yet.
The traffic dashboard builds one from the first scan onwards.
mapquest.com AI Visibility
mapquest.com scores 77 out of 100 on our AI visibility scale, grade B. It takes full marks for LLMS.txt, Crawlability and Structured data. The biggest gap is SEO health, at 0 of 20 points (0/100), worth 20 points if closed. It also loses points on Company profile (22/25).
Grade B
Scored from this domain's own data — llms.txt, profile completeness, technical health, crawlability and structured data.
Present
7/8 core fields
0/100
robots ✓ · sitemap ✓
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mapquest.com LLMS.txt
The llms.txt on mapquest.com runs to 139 lines (6,122 characters) across 12 sections, last generated in May 2026. It introduces the site as "MapQuest - Maps & Directions". It tells AI engines the business works in Mapping Software, Navigation Apps and Location Services. It describes 3 products, with prices such as MapQuest Web Maps at Free with ads and MapQuest Mobile App at Free with in-app purchases. Services it lists include Route Planning, Traffic Updates and Location Search. The audience it names is Drivers and travelers, aged 18-65 (North America). Technologies it mentions include React, Node.js and Map APIs. The keywords it claims start with "maps", "directions", "gps" and "navigation".
Status
Published
AI engines can read it
Lines
139
In the file
Size
6.1K
Characters
Sections
12
Updated May 21, 2026
What the file says
# MapQuest - Maps & Directions ## About MapQuest has been helping people find their way since the early days of the web. It started as one of the first online mapping services and grew into a full navigation platform used by millions. The company focuses on delivering accurate maps, turn-by-turn directions, and real-time traffic updates across web and mobile. Drivers, travelers, and small businesses rely on it for everything from daily commutes to cross-country trips. What sets MapQuest apart is its straightforward interface combined with practical features like voice guidance and offline maps. Over the years it has expanded to include points of interest, gas prices, and route customization options that fit different driving styles. The service stays free for most users while offering premium upgrades for heavier use. MapQuest serves both everyday consumers and organizations that need reliable location data without complex enterprise contracts. Its apps on iOS and Android keep the same clean experience people expect from the website. The team continues to refine algorithms for better accuracy and faster loading times. **Areas of Work:** Mapping Software, Navigation Apps, Location Services ## Things to Remember - **Website:** https://mapquest.com - **Address:** Denver, United States - **Contact:** - **Phone:** - **Hours:** - **Timezone:** MST - **Currency:** USD - **Compan
Sections in the file
Areas of work
Keywords it claims
Technologies
Products it tells AI about
- MapQuest Web MapsFree with ads
- MapQuest Mobile AppFree with in-app purchases
- MapQuest Developer APIContact for pricing
Services it tells AI about
- Route PlanningFree
- Traffic UpdatesFree
- Location SearchFree
Competitors it names
Audience it targets
Drivers and travelers · 18-65 · North America
Company type
Private
mapquest.com Organic Keywords
Google lists mapquest.com for about 19.4 million keywords, which together bring an estimated 168.5 million organic visits a month.
Ranking keywords
19.4M
Found in Google for this domain
Visits they bring
168.5M
Estimated organic visits a month
Top ranking keywords
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What it ranks for
mapquest.com SEO Audit
The latest technical audit of mapquest.com scored 0 out of 100 overall. The audit makes 12 recommendations in all, and 3 of the 4 listed first are rated high priority or critical.
Overall
SEO
Performance
Accessibility
Fix these first
- CriticalAdd H1 Tags
- HighOptimize Image Alt Text
- CriticalReduce Page Load Time
- MediumImplement Hreflang Tags
8 more recommendations, with the exact changes and the pages they apply to, are in the full report.
mapquest.com Competitors and Alternatives
MapQuest's company profile names maps.google.com, waze.com, bing.com/maps and here.com as competitors. Its own llms.txt adds apple.com/maps and mapbox.com. Outside its market, the domains ranked closest to it in our worldwide ranking are ipapi.co, usertrust.com, unisoc.com and suno.com.
mapquest.com Company Profile
MapQuest has been helping people find their way since the early days of the web. It started as one of the first online mapping services and grew into a full navigation platform used by millions. The company focuses on delivering accurate maps, turn-by-turn directions, and real-time traffic updates across web and mobile. Drivers, travelers, and small businesses rely on it for everything from daily commutes to cross-co…
Founded in 1996 (about 30 years ago), MapQuest is based in Denver, United States. Its workforce is listed as between 51 and 200 employees. Its profile files it under Software & Internet, with further tags for Transportation, Mobility & Logistics; Mapping Software; and Navigation Apps. Products on record for it: MapQuest Web Maps, MapQuest Mobile App and MapQuest Developer API. Its tagline reads: "Maps and directions that actually get you there".
- Sector
- Software & Internet
- Headquarters
- Denver, United States
- Founded
- 1996
- Employees
- 51-200
- Revenue
- Not Disclosed
- Funding
- Not Disclosed
- Products
- MapQuest Web Maps, MapQuest Mobile App, MapQuest Developer API
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