How we score places
Every score on World Work Map is transparent, traceable, and designed to answer one question: can I get good work done here?
The overall score
Each place receives an overall work-friendliness score from 0 to 10. This score is a weighted average of five component scores, each measuring a dimension that matters for productive remote work.
The weights reflect what remote workers tell us matters most. WiFi reliability is the single biggest factor, followed by an even split between outlet access, noise levels, and comfort, with coffee and ambiance rounding out the picture.
Component scores
WiFi
Weight: 25%Speed reliability, consistency throughout the day, and whether it is free or requires a purchase.
Outlets
Weight: 20%Availability of power outlets near seating, and whether you can reliably charge your laptop.
Quiet
Weight: 20%Ambient noise levels, suitability for focused work, and whether you can take video calls.
Comfort
Weight: 20%Seating quality, table height and space, lighting, temperature, and overall ergonomics.
Coffee
Weight: 15%Quality and variety of drinks and food, pricing, and whether the venue welcomes long stays.
Confidence levels
Not all scores are created equal. A score based on 50 user reviews is far more reliable than one inferred from a single Google review. That is why every score displays a confidence level.
Multiple user reports, business-confirmed data, and recent activity. You can rely on this score.
Some user reports available, or AI-inferred data with partial user confirmation. Generally reliable.
Mostly AI-inferred from limited sources. Could be accurate but should be taken with a grain of salt.
Minimal data available. Score is a rough estimate. Help us improve it by leaving a review.
Data provenance
Every data point on World Work Map is tagged with its source. You always know where information comes from and can judge its reliability for yourself.
Generated by analyzing Google reviews, photos, venue descriptions, and other public data. This is our baseline layer -- it provides initial scores for venues that have not yet been reviewed by users.
Scores and details contributed by remote workers who have actually visited and worked at the venue. User reports carry more weight in our algorithm and increase confidence levels.
Venue owners who claim their listing can confirm factual details like WiFi speeds, number of outlets, seating capacity, and opening hours. These data points are marked with a verified badge.
"Why this score?" -- an example
Every place page has a "Why this score?" breakdown. Here is what it looks like:
Cafe Nomad, Lisbon -- Overall: 8.2/10