Q17: How close is 'too close' for the typical Niantic OPR reject algorithm?
A17: Today, to provide the best game experience possible, the distance varies from approximately 20 to 30 meters. We encourage you to continue submitting all unique portals as upcoming functionality will allow you to help select the best portals in a given area.
Q52: Do you have any suggestions or tips on how to avoid denial based on proximity? We'd like to have our fantastic candidates be reviewed and approved based on their quality and not denied due to an unknown proximity rule.
A52: Today, to provide the best game experience possible, the distance varies from approximately 20 to 30 meters. We encourage you to continue submitting all unique portals as upcoming functionality will allow you to help select the best portals in a given area.