ben
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Hi there,
We’re getting in touch to let you know about a change to the features available with the Free what3words API plan.Our Free API plan continues to support the AutoSuggest feature but will soon no longer include the ‘convert to what3words address’ feature (the function that converts a set of coordinates to their corresponding what3words addresses) or map grid (which displays what3words gridlines of 3 metre squares). If you would like to continue using these features, you can upgrade to one of our paid API plans anytime before 25th November 2024, which is when the changes will come into effect.Our business plans (starting at £7.99/month) all come with unlimited ‘convert to what3words address’ conversions and unlimited grid calls. Other features such as ‘convert-to-coordinate’ requests, as well as priority and developer support are also available depending on your choice of plan.You can learn more about our full range of API plans here. Your API key will not change as part of this update. If you have any questions about how this change might affect you or would like to speak with our team, feel free to reply to this email and we’d be happy to help.As a reminder, emergency services can make use of the what3words API for free and we have a dedicated plan for registered charities, therefore these organisations are not subject to our standard pricing model or impacted by this update. If your organisation falls within these categories then please do get in touch to let us know.The what3words Team
I integrated W3W API into my photography website, Tales from the Trees. Taking advantage of the ‘convert to what3words address’ functionality one time when a product is added, it is then cached forever. So upgrading to a paid plan to use this maybe 1/2 times a month is not an option. Website currently makes zero money, so there isn't any money there to use for it anyway. Lastly, why didn't they just limit it to 50/100 calls a month on free plan, instead of completely removing it. One month to change this integration now, and I might have to remove it for something entirely different. What a ballache.