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Google Maps

The most widely used map service

Live since 2005, it combines traffic, transit timetables and business listings — abroad, it is simply how people find their way and find shops.

Within this atlas it appears in 34 markets: India, United States, Indonesia, Brazil, Russia, Pakistan, Mexico, Japan, Nigeria, Philippines, Egypt, Vietnam, Germany, Bangladesh, Türkiye, Iran, United Kingdom, Thailand, France, Italy, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Argentina, Uzbekistan, Taiwan, China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Armenia, Turkmenistan.

Key facts

Developer
Google
Launched
2005
Platforms
iOS · Android · Web
Category
Tools
Official website
maps.google.com

Where it is used

34

Frequently asked questions

5 Q&A
What is Google Maps?

Google Maps is a tools app developed by Google and launched in 2005. The most widely used map service. Live since 2005, it combines traffic, transit timetables and business listings — abroad, it is simply how people find their way and find shops.

Who develops Google Maps?

Google. The product launched in 2005 and runs on iOS · Android · Web.

In which countries is Google Maps popular?

Within this atlas it appears in 34 markets: India, United States, Indonesia, Brazil, Russia, Pakistan, Mexico, Japan, Nigeria, Philippines, Egypt, Vietnam, Germany, Bangladesh, Türkiye, Iran, United Kingdom, Thailand, France, Italy, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Argentina, Uzbekistan, Taiwan, China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Armenia, Turkmenistan.

What is the official website of Google Maps?

The official site is https://maps.google.com.

What kind of app is Google Maps?

It belongs to the tools category, alongside 210 other apps in this index.

Sources

Updated 2026-11-12
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