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Google Maps

Latest (see Google Play) by Google LLC

October 14, 2026

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App details

Version
Latest (see Google Play)

Update
October 14, 2026

Developer
Google LLC

Categories
Travel & Local

Platforms
Android

File Size

Cost
Free

Package Name
com.google.android.apps.maps

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About Google Maps

Google Maps offers navigation, live traffic, public transport details and offline maps. This overview shows the features that save data and time for everyday travellers.

Google Maps does much more than show a route. It can display live traffic, estimate travel time by car, bike, bus or on foot, and show opening hours of shops and clinics.

Features worth learning

Offline maps: download an area on Wi-Fi and navigate later without using mobile data.
Share live location: let a family member follow your trip for a set time.
Saved places: mark home, work and favourite spots for one-tap directions.

Limits to remember

Routes through narrow lanes or newly built roads are not always accurate. When a route looks strange, trust road signs and local knowledge. Offline maps take up storage, so see our guide to freeing up space on Android if your phone is nearly full.

Privacy

Location History can be turned off or auto-deleted in your Google account settings if you prefer not to keep a record of where you have been.

Our take

Maps is at its best when you trust it for the big picture and your eyes for the last 100 metres. It is excellent for routes, live traffic and opening hours, but new roads, narrow lanes and rural areas are not always accurate. Downloading an offline map before a trip is the single most useful habit, because signal drops exactly where you need it.

An everyday example

Before a family trip to a hill station, you download the offline map at home on Wi-Fi. When the signal disappears on the mountain road, navigation continues and you also saved mobile data for the day.

Alternatives and related reading

Free up space for offline maps with our guide on freeing up storage. For sharing your trip safely, see the location settings in Google Photos privacy notes.