Download Google Maps

The listed Android download is 483,692,544 bytes, or about 461 MB. Keeping an additional 100–500 MB free is sensible for updates, cache, and locally stored map data.

Yes, when downloaded from Google Play or the App Store. Both stores scan apps for malware; unofficial installers can create security and account risks, so the official stores are the appropriate sources.

For the approximately 461 MB Android listing, a 4G connection may take roughly 5–15 seconds at 30–100 MB/s, 5G about 1–3 seconds at 170–400 MB/s, and Wi-Fi around 1–10 seconds at 50–500 MB/s. Real-world performance is often slower because of network congestion and store conditions.

Common causes include insufficient storage, a weak connection, an incompatible Android or iOS version, an interrupted download session, or a stale Play Store cache. Freeing space, changing networks, restarting the device, and clearing the Play Store cache can help.

On Android, open Google Play, tap Install, then open Google Maps from the home screen or store page. On iOS, open the App Store, tap Get, authenticate when prompted, and open the app. Location access and optional setup prompts may appear on first launch.

The supplied platform information lists Android and iOS, not an official desktop version. On Windows or Mac, it can be run through an Android emulator such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, or NoxPlayer, though performance and feature behavior vary.

Google Maps has an Everyone content rating. That indicates general-audience suitability, although parents can still use device-level controls to manage app access and location permissions.

GPS and location access are relevant to navigation, while camera access may be used for Lens walking overlays. Permission availability can vary by device and feature; reviewing Google’s privacy policy before granting access is advisable.