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Google Maps

Places, navigation & traffic

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 13, 2012
  • October 2, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Google
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Navigate your world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover millions of businesses and places with photos and reviews. Plan trips with Street View, Immersive View, and offline maps.

✓Real-time GPS navigation
✓Live traffic data
✓Public transport updates
✓Business and place discovery
✓Street View and Immersive View
✓Offline maps
✓User reviews and photos
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Google Maps. Based on 7.4M reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Navigation app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Accurate navigation
  • 👍Helpful for travel and exploration
  • 💡Useful for delivery drivers
  • 👍Reliable traffic information

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy and unreliable directions
  • 🔄Constant rerouting without user consent
  • 🗺️Inaccurate or outdated maps
  • 🚧Dangerous routing suggestions
  • 🤔Confusing interface changes
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What's New in Google Maps

26.40.3

October 2, 2026

Thanks for using Google Maps! This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you discover new places and navigate to them.

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Charts

Top Free

🥇 1

Navigation

The app has maintained its position at 1 recently.

Last updated on October 6, 2026.

Top Free

📉 22-4

Global

This app dropped -4 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on October 6, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Loading problems

I use my maps for Urbex exploring I have loads of pins
But my map will not load so I can’t use them howa Google fix this please
DmcurbexDmcurbex

It randomly uploaded photo from my without my permission.

It randomly uploaded photo from my without my permission.
Shindig serenadesShindig serenades

🚳unavailable

we shutdown google maps for you goodbye google maps
For everyone allowedFor everyone allowed

Not speek

Hi need to bug fix! not speaking while we r on phone call..!!
but i put 5 star ⭐️thanks
Pal Dhaliwal7Pal Dhaliwal7

Forced AI integration has made UI confusing

Google should probably invest more in creating user-friendly UI instead of surfacing useless AI features at the top. For example, one has to scroll to the bottom to see the actual address of a place.
ashishmhashishmh
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inability to save/access favorite locations

Bug

Frequent crashes or freezes

Bug

Incorrect address/location detection

Bug

Voice navigation issues

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Requested Features

5 requests

Option to avoid tolls or specify vehicle type

Feature

Ability to manually edit/update maps

Feature

Better integration with public transit

Feature

Improved offline functionality

Feature

More customization options for routes

Feature

FAQ

What does Google Maps do?

Google Maps provides navigation with real-time traffic data for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. It also allows users to discover millions of businesses and places, view photos and reviews, and plan trips.

What are the key features of Google Maps?

Key features include real-time GPS navigation with voice guidance, live traffic updates for automatic rerouting, public transport information, Street View and Immersive View for previews, offline maps, and the ability to search for and review local businesses.

Is Google Maps free to use?

Yes, the core functionality of Google Maps, including navigation and local search, is free to use. The application does have in-app purchases and advertisements.

What devices is Google Maps compatible with?

Google Maps is available on a wide range of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets running Android and iOS operating systems. It is also accessible via web browsers.

How can I use Google Maps for trip planning?

You can plan trips by using Street View to preview areas, Immersive View to experience landmarks and routes, and creating custom lists of saved places. Offline maps are also available for areas with poor signal, and you can search for local activities and make reservations.