Discover new experiences across the world or around the corner

• Explore your world

  With the redesigned Explore tab, find places to eat and things to do around you or when you travel

• Just for you

  See recommendations for new and trending places based on your interests

• Discover new experiences across the world or around the corner

  Create lists

  Easily create lists of places you want to go, and add notes to the places you’ve saved. You can keep these lists private, share them with close friends, or share them publicly. You can also browse through lists created by publishers, Local Guides or Google

Make your plans happen by connecting with the places you’re interested in

• Follow your favorites

  Stay on top of offers, updates and more when you follow your favorite businesses

• Make your plans happen by connecting with the places you’re interested in

  Book ahead

  Make a reservation, book an appointment, or get tickets with just a few taps

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• Get answers fast

  Message a business right on Google Maps to find out information

Navigate the world around you

• Real time traffic updates

  Find the best route when driving, with real-time updates on traffic jams, accidents, road closures and speed traps. You can also keep fellow drivers in the know by reporting incidents yourself

• Hands-free help with the Google Assistant

  Your Google Assistant is now integrated into Google Maps so you can message, call, listen to music and get hands-free help while driving. Say "Hey Google" to get started

• Navigate the world around you

  Real-time updates for public transportation

  Get up-to-the-minute updates on busses and trains, like departure times and how crowded the bus is. You can also see where on the map your bus is so you know if you need to walk a little faster to the bus stop

• Explore new places confidently

  With Live View in Google Maps, see the way you need to go with arrows and directions placed right on top of your world. There’s less second guessing and missing turns

Control your data with confidence

• Industry-leading data protection

  Every day you’re Safer with Google. We use the most advanced technology like differential privacy to protect your data and build helpful features - like seeing how busy a place is so you can avoid the crowd.

• Easy-to-use privacy controls

  You’re in control. With Your data in Maps, you can easily view and manage your Location History and other account settings. Location History is off by default. When you turn on Location History, it can help you with real-time traffic predictions for your commute or reminisce about places you’ve been.

• Search with Incognito mode

  When you want additional privacy, use Incognito mode in Google Maps. When it’s turned on, you can navigate, search for places, and find business information from your device - all without searches or directions being saved in account.