MapQuest
(https://mapquest.com) 📸 Data Snapshot: May 26, 2026
Trust & Proof — The Lens
Count trust words (review, testimonial, rating, verified) against real outbound proof links (Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, G2, Yelp). Lots of trust language with zero verification links is trust theatre. Unlinked logo galleries count against it.
Trust & Proof
Verifiable evidence vs. Trust Theatre.
8
Impact Weight: 20 / 100
40% Reputation
The site exhibits high trust theatre; several sub-pages report a review_count of 3 despite a proof_links_count of 0. This suggests a static, hard-coded review number rather than a dynamic, verifiable feedback loop. There are no outbound links to independent review platforms or app store ratings to support the claim of being ‘Official’ or ‘Trusted.’ The trust_theatre_flag is true on sub-pages where these unverified counts appear in the schema but not as interactive elements.
The proof density is low regarding the business’s efficacy as a mapping tool. While the pages contain 8+ specific geographic facts (e.g., ’30th largest by area’), they contain zero proof points regarding routing accuracy, user growth, or corporate partnerships. The ratio of substantiated geographic assertions to unsubstantiated service claims is approximately 4:1, favoring general knowledge over business proof.
Trust & Proof is read by weighing trust language against real verification. Below is the page-by-page tally of review mentions and external proof links, then the schema markup that may (or may not) declare verifiable ratings and identity proof.
🛡️ Trust Signals — reviews, proof links, trust-theatre check
6Review mentions (all pages)
0External proof links (all pages)
| Page | Reviews | Proof links |
|---|---|---|
| / (home) | 0 | 0 |
| /directions/ | 0 | 0 |
| /us/united-states-282934758/ | 3 | 0 |
| /us/alabama/alabama-282093026/ | 3 | 0 |
🔗 Identity & Technical Layer — schema JSON-LD: declared ratings, reviews & identity proof
Homepage schema
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"https://www.pinterest.com/mapquest/",
"https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mapquest",
"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MapQuest",
"https://www.youtube.com/@mapquest"
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"name": "MapQuest",
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/directions/
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/us/united-states-282934758/
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"https://www.instagram.com/mapquest",
"https://twitter.com/MapQuest",
"https://www.pinterest.com/mapquest/",
"https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mapquest",
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"text": "<h2>United States Map</h2><p><b>The United States of America</b> is a federal republic of 50 states across North America together with several island territories, stretching from the Arctic tundra of <a href=\"/us/alaska/alaska-282094987\">Alaska</a> to the tropical beaches of <a href=\"/us/hawaii/hawaii-282095220\">Hawaii</a> and offering travelers a remarkable variety of climates and landscapes.</p><p>Outdoor recreation is a major draw, and National Park Service sites such as <a href=\"/us/arizona/grand-canyon-national-park-357473237\">Grand Canyon National Park</a>, <a href=\"/us/wyoming/yellowstone-national-park-wy-364416187\">Yellowstone National Park</a> and <a href=\"/us/tennessee/great-smoky-mountains-national-park-265762037\">Great Smoky Mountains National Park</a> welcome millions of visitors each year, while landmarks like the <a href=\"/us/new-york/statue-of-liberty-805939\">Statue of Liberty</a>, <a href=\"/us/new-york/times-square-464516919\">Times Square</a> and <a href=\"/us/new-york/niagara-falls-state-park-406919423\">Niagara Falls</a> remain enduring icons.</p><p>Urban tourism thrives in <a href=\"/us/new-york/new-york-ny-282040974\">New York City</a>, <a href=\"/us/california/los-angeles-ca-282039899\">Los Angeles</a>, <a href=\"/us/illinois/chicago-il-282039507\">Chicago</a> and <a href=\"/us/california/san-francisco-ca-282039201\">San Francisco</a> where visitors explore renowned museums, performing-arts venues and diverse culinary scenes. Theme-park enthusiasts flock to <a href=\"/us/florida/orlando-fl-282040738\">Orlando, Florida</a> for resorts like <a href=\"/us/florida/walt-disney-world-resort-289367642\">Walt Disney World</a>, <a href=\"/us/florida/epcot-447235507\">Epcot</a>, and <a href=\"/us/florida/universal-studios-466856757\">Universal Studios Florida</a>, or <a href=\"/us/california/los-angeles-ca-282039899\">Los Angeles</a> for <a href=\"/us/california/disneyland-hotel-664535548\">Disneyland</a>, <a href=\"/us/california/universal-studios-791696187\">Universal Studios</a>, or <a href=\"/us/california/knotts-berry-farm-369424930\">Knott's Berry Farm</a>, and road-trippers trace scenic routes such as <a href=\"/us/california/route-66-378537195\">Route 66</a> and the <a href=\"/us/california/pacific-coast-highway-786504010\">Pacific Coast Highway</a>.</p><p>Zoos are another family-friendly highlight: some of the best zoos in the US include <a href=\"/us/california/san-diego-zoo-792806026\">San Diego Zoo</a> for its expansive open-air habitats, <a href=\"/us/new-york/bronx-zoo-265288340\">Bronx Zoo</a> in New York City noted for wide-ranging conservation programs, <a href=\"/us/district-of-columbia/smithsonian-national-zoological-park-444551884\">Smithsonian National Zoo</a> in Washington, D.C., Chicago’s free-to-enter <a href=\"/us/illinois/lincoln-park-zoo-303734355\">Lincoln Park Zoo</a> and subtropical <a href=\"/us/florida/zoo-miami-265346337\">Zoo Miami</a>.</p><h3>States in the United States</h3> <ul><li><a href=\"/us/alabama/alabama-282093026\">Alabama</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/alaska/alaska-282094987\">Alaska</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/arizona/arizona-282095453\">Arizona</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/arkansas/arkansas-282097630\">Arkansas</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/california/california-282094858\">California</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/colorado/colorado-282093979\">Colorado</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/connecticut/connecticut-282094473\">Connecticut</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/delaware/delaware-282092804\">Delaware</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/florida/florida-282094580\">Florida</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/georgia/georgia-282093258\">Georgia</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/hawaii/hawaii-282095220\">Hawaii</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/idaho/idaho-282094983\">Idaho</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/illinois/illinois-282094686\">Illinois</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/indiana/indiana-282094738\">Indiana</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/iowa/iowa-282097629\">Iowa</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/kansas/kansas-282097626\">Kansas</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/kentucky/kentucky-282092799\">Kentucky</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/louisiana/louisiana-282095806\">Louisiana</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/maine/maine-282095326\">Maine</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/maryland/maryland-282093980\">Maryland</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/massachusetts/massachusetts-282093975\">Massachusetts</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/michigan/michigan-282094581\">Michigan</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/minnesota/minnesota-282094695\">Minnesota</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/mississippi/mississippi-282094978\">Mississippi</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/missouri/missouri-282097631\">Missouri</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/montana/montana-282093641\">Montana</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/nebraska/nebraska-282094976\">Nebraska</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/nevada/nevada-282095573\">Nevada</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/new-hampshire/new-hampshire-282094737\">New Hampshire</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/new-jersey/new-jersey-282094985\">New Jersey</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/new-mexico/new-mexico-282094462\">New Mexico</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/new-york/new-york-282093255\">New York</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/north-carolina/north-carolina-282093981\">North Carolina</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/north-dakota/north-dakota-282093635\">North Dakota</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/ohio/ohio-282095340\">Ohio</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/oklahoma/oklahoma-282094569\">Oklahoma</a></li><li><a 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href=\"/pr/portorico-282934781\">Puerto Rico</a></li><li><a href=\"/vi/us-virgin-islands-493725312\">U.S. Virgin Islands</a></li><li><a href=\"/us/guam/guam-282772755\">Guam</a></li><li><a href=\"/as/american-samoa-493798997\">American Samoa</a></li><li><a href=\"/mp/northern-mariana-islands-493586022\">Northern Mariana Islands</a></li></ul><h3>Map of the United States of America</h3><img src=\"https://cdn.hswstatic.com/gif/united-states-map.png\" alt=\"United States Map\" title=\"United States Map\" style=\"width:100%\"><h3>National Symbols of the United States</h3><ul><li><b>National flag</b>: <img src=\"https://cdn.hswstatic.com/gif/united-states-flag.png\" style=\"max-width:90px\"></li><li><b>Official motto</b>: In God We Trust</li><li><b>National anthem</b>: The Star-Spangled Banner</li><li><b>National march</b>: The Stars and Stripes Forever</li><li><b>National mammal</b>: American Bison</li><li><b>National bird</b>: Bald Eagle</li><li><b>National flower</b>: Rose</li><li><b>National tree</b>: Oak</li></ul>",
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/us/alabama/alabama-282093026/
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"name": "MapQuest",
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"text": "<h2>Alabama Map</h2><p>Alabama is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north; Georgia to the east; Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south; and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area of the U.S. states. With a total of 1,500 miles of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state. When visiting this state many head to Gulf State Park to see wildlife and walk on the miles of white sandy beaches. For history buffs check out the Montgomery Civil Rights Landmarks, the Civil Rights Memorials of Montgomery, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.</p><p>The largest cities on the Alabama map are <a href=\"/us/alabama/birmingham-al-282040177\">Birmingham</a>, <a href=\"/us/alabama/montgomery-al-282040020\">Montgomery</a>, <a href=\"/us/alabama/mobile-al-282041097\">Mobile</a>, <a href=\"/us/alabama/huntsville-al-282040100\">Huntsville</a>, and <a href=\"/us/alabama/tuscaloosa-al-282025784\">Tuscaloosa</a>.<h3>Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama</h3><div itemscope itemtype=\"https://schema.org/FAQPage\"><div class=\"questionContainer\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https://schema.org/Question\"><div class=\"question\" itemprop=\"name\"><b>What is the capital of Alabama?</b></div><div class=\"answerContainer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https://schema.org/Answer\"><div class=\"answer\" itemprop=\"text\">The capital of Alabama is <a href=\"/us/alabama/montgomery-al-282040020\">Montgomery</a>.</div></div></div><div class=\"questionContainer\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https://schema.org/Question\"><div class=\"question\" itemprop=\"name\"><b>What time zone is Alabama in?</b></div><div class=\"answerContainer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https://schema.org/Answer\"><div class=\"answer\" itemprop=\"text\">Alabama is in the Central Time Zone.</div></div></div><div class=\"questionContainer\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https://schema.org/Question\"><div class=\"question\" itemprop=\"name\"><b>What is the state motto of Alabama?</b></div><div class=\"answerContainer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https://schema.org/Answer\"><div class=\"answer\" itemprop=\"text\">The motto of Alabama is \"We Dare Defend Our Rights\".</div></div></div><div class=\"questionContainer\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https://schema.org/Question\"><div class=\"question\" itemprop=\"name\"><b>What is the population of Alabama?</b></div><div class=\"answerContainer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https://schema.org/Answer\"><div class=\"answer\" itemprop=\"text\">According to the US Census, the 2021 state population of Alabama is 5,039,877.</div></div></div></div><h3>Map of Alabama</h3><img src=\"https://travel.mqcdn.com/mapquest/travel/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/alabama-map.png\" alt=\"Alabama Map\" title=\"Alabama Map\" style=\"width:100%\"><span itemscope itemtype=\"https://schema.org/BreadcrumbList\"> <span itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https://schema.org/ListItem\"> <a itemprop=\"item\" href=\"/us/united-states-282934758\"> <span itemprop=\"name\">US</span></a> <meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\" /> </span> > <span itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https://schema.org/ListItem\"> <span itemprop=\"name\"><b>Alabama</b></span> <meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\" /> </span> </span>",
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Analysis Disclosure & Source Attribution
This page presents a snapshot of public data from MapQuest, captured on May 26, 2026, to show how machine logic reads Trust & Proof signals into an AI reputation evaluation.
Purpose: This data is presented under “Fair Use” for the purpose of independent signal analysis, allowing readers to see the raw signals behind the reputation score.
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