Google Maps leak reveals 72 ranking signals and Geostore entity model

Analysis of a recovered Google Maps binary uncovered an internal system called Oyster Rank with 72 ranking signals, 25 of which are marked deprecated. The materials also reference 793 data-source providers and 446 local search intent types within the Geostore entity model.

• Oyster Rank lists 72 signals, with 25 marked as deprecated
• Geostore model references 793 data providers and 446 intent types
• Recovered data includes about 50,998 Mapcore styles
• Ranking and map visibility are separate processes