Google Maps

Maps for getting somewhere

Google Maps combines digital maps, route planning, and local place information in one app. It suits commuters, drivers, walkers, cyclists, and travellers who want to work out a journey or explore an unfamiliar area before setting out. Routes can cover driving, walking, cycling, and public transport, with guidance that can respond to changing traffic conditions.

More than a route line

Search for a restaurant, shop, attraction, hotel, or other nearby place and open its map listing for useful context. Google Maps brings together business details, ratings, price information, and busyness indicators, making it easier to compare places rather than simply choose the first result. Street View and other imagery can also help you recognise an entrance, inspect a destination, or get a feel for the surrounding streets.

Useful away from home

Offline maps let you save selected areas for navigation when a data connection is unavailable, which can help on trips or in places with unreliable coverage. The app also supports live information for public transport and traffic, while walking guidance can make dense city centres easier to navigate. Its large map database means it can be useful for both a planned journey and a quick look at what is nearby.

Scale and user signal

Google Maps is developed by Google LLC and listed in Travel & Local. With more than 10,000,000,000 installs and over 19 million ratings, it is one of the most widely used mapping apps on Android. Its current rating is 3.17, a useful reminder that broad coverage and a large feature set do not make every user experience identical.