Google Maps Go: Lightweight Travel & Local App

Google Maps Go is a lightweight Progressive Web App by Google LLC that provides real-time traffic, directions, and place search.

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Google Maps Go is designed to run smoothly on devices with limited memory and unreliable networks, taking up 100 times less space than the full Google Maps app. It offers real-time traffic updates, step-by-step directions, and public transport information for over 20,000 cities. The app is free to use, requires Android 10 or higher, and has a download size of 1.7 MB.

Screenshots

Google Maps Go main map view with real-time traffic and current location

Searching for nearby restaurants and businesses in Google Maps Go

Google Maps Go displaying step-by-step directions with route preview

Public transport schedules and metro lines shown in Google Maps Go

Google Maps Go place details screen with photos, reviews, and contact info

Saving a favorite location for quick access in Google Maps Go

Google Maps Go settings menu for customizing map and navigation preferences

Key features

Provides real-time traffic information and traffic maps to help estimate arrival times.
Finds routes that combine two-wheelers, metro, buses, taxi, walking, and ferries.
Shows live public transport schedules for metro, bus, and train services.
Offers step-by-step directions with route preview for planning trips ahead of time.
Lets users search and find local restaurants, businesses, and other nearby places.
Allows reading customer reviews and viewing pictures of food to decide where to go.
Displays phone numbers and addresses for millions of places.
Supports saving frequently visited or desired places for quick access later.
Includes comprehensive maps with satellite and terrain views in 200 countries and territories.
Provides public transport information for over 20,000 cities and detailed business data for over 100 million places.

How to install

Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file.
When Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the "Install unknown apps" setting.
Open the downloaded APK file after the download completes.
Tap Install and wait for the process to finish.
Open the app and grant the Location permission when prompted.
The file size is 1.7 MB and the minimum Android version required is 10.

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Pros

Very small file size of 1.7 MB, helping devices with limited storage.
Works on devices with low memory and unreliable networks.
Covers maps in 200 countries and territories with satellite and terrain views.
Supports over 70 languages for broad accessibility.
Includes transit schedules for more than 20,000 cities.
No in-app purchases, keeping the experience straightforward.

Cons

Displays ads during use.
Requires Chrome to be installed for full functionality.
Only requests the Location permission, which may limit some offline or background features.
No in-app purchases, so certain premium conveniences from the full app are absent.

What's New

The latest update focuses on fixing bugs and improving overall stability to ensure a smoother experience. This version includes general performance enhancements for more reliable navigation and search functionality.

Versions

Version	Size	Requires Android	Updated
165.0	2 MB	10	12.08.2026
167.0	1.7 MB	10	04.07.2026

This app is suitable for users with entry-level or older Android devices, limited storage, or intermittent network connectivity who still need reliable navigation, transit schedules, and local place information. It is also useful for travelers who want a lightweight mapping tool without the extra features of the full Google Maps app.

For the best experience, keep Chrome installed and updated, since Google Maps Go depends on it. Grant the Location permission to get accurate real-time traffic and transit updates.

Permissions

Location

FAQ

Is Google Maps Go free to download and use?

Yes. The app costs 0.00 USD, so there is no purchase price. It does show ads, but there are no in-app purchases.

Which Android version do I need to run it?

You need Android 10 or newer. The app is built to stay small and run smoothly on devices with limited memory.

How big is the download?

The file is 1.7 MB. That is far smaller than the full Google Maps app, which is why it suits phones with little free storage.

Do I need a Google account to use it?

The app can be used without signing in for basic map viewing, search and directions. A Google account is only needed for features tied to your profile, such as saving places across devices.

What permissions does it request?

It requests access to your location. That permission supports features like live traffic, nearby place searches and turn-by-turn directions. You can still browse maps without granting it, though location-based features will be limited.

How do I update to a newer version?

Download the latest version from this page and install it over your current copy; your data stays in place. The newest release listed here is 165.0 from August 12, 2026, and the update notes mention bug fixes and stability improvements.

For users who need dependable mapping and navigation without the storage and memory demands of the full app, Google Maps Go is a practical choice. Its compact footprint and broad coverage make it a sensible fallback on constrained hardware.