Looking for a SeatGuru replacement?
RowHint rates every seat row by row, with 1–10 scores and plain-English notes. Free, no account required.
When TripAdvisor shut down SeatGuru in October 2025, millions of travelers lost their go-to seat guide. RowHint was built as a simple SeatGuru replacement for travelers who want to know which seats are actually good before booking — with color-coded seat maps, plain-English notes on every seat, and the same row-by-row detail that made SeatGuru useful.
Last updated: March 2026
What you get
Color-coded seat maps
Green means go. White means standard. Yellow means there's a trade-off. Red means avoid.
1-10 seat scores
Every seat rated with specific reasons, not generic descriptions.
Plain-English notes
Missing windows, limited recline, lavatory proximity — the details that matter.
Free, no sign-up
No account, no paywall, no premium tier. Just search and see.
Airlines & aircraft we cover
Frequently asked questions
Is SeatGuru gone?
Yes. TripAdvisor shut down SeatGuru in October 2025 after operating it for over two decades. The site, its seat maps, and its database of seat ratings are no longer available.
What replaced SeatGuru?
Several tools have appeared since SeatGuru shut down. RowHint scores every seat 1–10 with plain-English notes explaining things like missing windows, limited recline, and extra legroom.
Is RowHint free?
Yes. RowHint is completely free with no account required. No paywalls, no premium tiers, no sign-up. Just search for your aircraft and see every seat rated.
How is RowHint different from SeatGuru?
RowHint uses a 1–10 scoring system with color-coded seat maps (green = good, white = standard, yellow = trade-offs, red = avoid). Each seat includes plain-English notes explaining exactly why it scored that way.
Which airlines does RowHint cover?
RowHint currently covers Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines — the four largest US carriers. We add new aircraft and airlines regularly.
Find your best seat
Search by airline or aircraft type. Every seat scored and explained.
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