BABA(US:BABA) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-07 17:43Core Insights - Alibaba's Gaode launched the upgraded Gaode Street Ranking 2026, introducing the "Flying Street View" feature, which allows users to view real store environments from a street perspective, and plans to offer this feature for free to 1 million merchants [3][5] - The Gaode Street Ranking has surpassed 660 million users, with an average of 46 million new monthly active users since its launch, bringing the total to 996 million [4] - The platform has attracted 860,000 new merchants within 100 days, with merchant order volume increasing by over 330% and revenue growing by over 270% [4] User Engagement and Features - The Gaode Street Ranking has expanded from food rankings to cover all local life scenarios, aiming to become a super entry point for local services [5] - The "Flying Street View" feature enhances consumer decision-making by providing detailed information about restaurant environments, parking conditions, and private room visuals [5] - New features include seasonal and location-based dynamic service rankings, with 1,550 category rankings covering various interests such as hiking and camping, along with personalized ranking creation and sharing options for users [5][6] Business Opportunities - The upgrade not only enhances user experience but also provides merchants with more opportunities for visibility and growth, marking a new chapter in local service offerings [6]