What is Google CID?

A numeric customer ID for a Google Maps listing, usable in maps.google.com/?cid= links.

The CID is an older numeric identifier that still opens a listing directly and is often used by local SEO tools.

Related terms

• Google Place ID: A stable text identifier Google uses for a business or place on Maps.
• Geo-grid rank tracking: Checking a business's Google Maps ranking from many points on a map grid.
• Residential proxy: A proxy that routes requests through consumer internet connections.