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Google Maps APK for Android

Google LLC Original
21B+
Free
May 23, 2026

A true assistant for all motorists

Download Google Maps APK 26.21.01.916832833 271MB Old versions

What is Google Maps?

Google Maps – the official application from Google LLC, with which users can easily navigate in the surrounding space, for example, being in a city or even a country for the first time. The utility contains a full-fledged information package that minimizes potential problems in the process of walking around the city, as well as when traveling by personal or public transport.

This product can provide detailed information about traffic jams, emergency or scheduled work on the highway in a fraction of a second, and notify in advance of the arrival of buses, trolleybuses or trams at a stop. The application interface allows you to quickly view brief information about urban infrastructure – restaurants and cafes, cinemas and museums, office buildings and other attractions. A full-fledged service of reviews left by real people will help you choose a place for an affordable and high-quality vacation, sorting the proposed options by category and evaluation criterion. Moreover, any user can leave comments about any city institution without reservations, accompanying your text message with photographs from various angles – the accuracy and objectivity of such information provision does not raise the slightest doubt.

Unable to navigate in any entertainment complex or get lost in the numerous corridors and halls of the railway station? It doesn’t matter, Google Maps integrates a detailed schematic representation of the largest infrastructure facilities. Being the official software from Google, the utility functions equally well on any mobile Android device, masterfully combining the simplicity of the interface, its incredible thoughtfulness and versatility. Actual maps in automatic format are regularly downloaded from the Internet, and, therefore, its speed must be appropriate, and the mode is preferably unlimited. But it is also possible to work with the product offline, although in this case 100% compliance with previously loaded maps of the current traffic situation is not guaranteed.

Features of the program Maps: transport and navigation:

  • Up-to-date data on the operation of public vehicles, kilometer traffic jams and the degree of traffic congestion.
  • Full-fledged and most accurate determination of the current location with voice guidance.
  • Detailed plans for airports and railway stations, shopping centers and more.
  • Always “fresh” maps for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
  • Intuitive search by given address, tags and categories.
  • Ability to view the streets in panoramic mode.
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Download Google Maps APK for Android

What's New in Version 26.21.01.916832833

Thanks for using Google Maps! This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you discover new places and navigate to them.

Become a beta tester: http://goo.gl/vLUcaJ

Other versions

System Requirements

OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie) or higher
Architecture
Varies by file (Which one do I need?)
Disk Space
~450 MB free space required
RAM
2 GB
Internet
Not required
Permissions (48)
  • Internet
  • Record Audio
  • Camera
  • Access Network State
  • Read External Storage

APK File Details

Package ID com.google.android.apps.maps
Available on Google Play
Developer Google LLC
License Free
Monetization Contains Ads  
Content Rating Everyone
Interface Language
English +67

English, Japanese, German, Bulgarian, Thai, Chinese, Hindi, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Polish, Korean, Romanian, Arabic, French, Turkish, Czech, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian, Russian, Portuguese, + 47 localizations

APK Verification & Virus Scan Results

No Virus Signature Verified Safe & Original

Virus scan: Clean (0/54) View report. This APK is free of malware and its signature matches the official developer release.

Show File Details (SHA-256, SHA-1, MD5)

SHA-1 Signature:

38918a453d07199354f8b19af05ec6562ced5788

SHA-256 Hash:

b9f782b8bfb0b298d1e3862e7d8665461456112e189a283afa2e7727a8c70e52

MD5 Checksum:

348b1f9dc421cc08d1f05adf6c9b359e

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Google Maps safe to download?

Yes, Google Maps is safe to download. The APK is scanned on every update — no malware or viruses detected. You can verify the full scan report in the Security section above.

How to install Google Maps APK on Android?

Download the APK using the button above. Then open the file and tap Install. If prompted, enable "Install from unknown sources" in Settings → Security. The process takes under a minute. Read more

What Android version does Google Maps require?

Google Maps requires Android 9.0 (API 28) or higher. Optimized for Android 16 (API 36).

Is Google Maps free?

Yes, it is free to use, but it is ad-supported.

How to update Google Maps to the latest version?

Download the latest APK from this page and install it over your existing version — no need to uninstall first. Your data and settings will be preserved. We update the file as soon as a new version is released.

What processor architecture does Google Maps support?

Google Maps supports arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64. If you are unsure about your device architecture, check the Device Info section on this page.

How to enable installation from unknown sources on Android?

Go to Settings → Security (or Settings → Apps → Special access on Android 8+) and enable "Install unknown apps" for your browser or file manager. On Android 8 and above this setting is per-app, not global. Read more

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