Google Maps

Navigation and Local Search

Google Maps is a travel and local discovery app for people who need directions, place information, and route planning in one tool. It supports navigation for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport, with route changes based on available traffic and transit information. You can also search for businesses, restaurants, services, landmarks, and other places near a chosen location.

Useful Before and During a Trip

The app combines map browsing with practical details that can help you decide where to go and how to get there. Street View and location imagery can help you check a destination before arriving, while business listings may include ratings, opening information, photos, and user-submitted updates. Selected areas can be saved for offline map use when a reliable data connection is not available.

• Turn-by-turn guidance for several travel modes
• Traffic-aware driving routes and public transit information
• Business and landmark search with user ratings and photos
• Street View for checking roads, entrances, and surroundings
• Offline maps for selected regions

Who It Suits

Google Maps suits commuters, drivers, pedestrians, tourists, and anyone comparing nearby places before making a visit. It is particularly useful when a trip involves more than one transport mode or when you want local information alongside navigation. The large amount of map and business data can also make it a practical general-purpose reference for unfamiliar areas.

Numbers at a Glance

Published by Google LLC in the Travel & Local category, Google Maps has a rating of 3.17 from 19,302,412 reviews and more than 10 billion installs. Those figures show exceptionally broad reach, while the separate rating and review count give useful context rather than reducing the app to one blended measure.