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Google Maps on Windows Pc

Developed By: Google LLC

License: Free

Rating: 3,2/5 - 19.506.380 votes

Last Updated: August 04, 2026

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 26.04.01.857847151
Size 245.6 MB
Release Date January 29, 26
Category Travel & Local Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (20)]

What's New:
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... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Explore and navigate the world with confidence using Google Maps. Find the best routes with live traffic data and real-time GPS navigation for driving, walking, cycling, and public... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Google Maps and install on Windows PC. Google Maps is free Travel & Local app, developed by Google LLC. Latest version of Google Maps is 26.04.01.857847151, was released on 2026-01-29 (updated on 2026-08-04). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000,000,000. Overall rating of Google Maps is 3,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 19,506,380 users, 9,228,217 users had rated it 5*, 6,989,652 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Google Maps on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Google Maps on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Google Maps on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Google Maps using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Google Maps" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Google Maps on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Google Maps" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Explore and navigate the world with confidence using Google Maps. Find the best routes with live traffic data and real-time GPS navigation for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover over 250 million businesses and places - from restaurants and shops to everyday essentials – with photos, reviews, and helpful information.

Navigate the world, the way you want:
• Get to where you need to go with fuel-efficient route options
• Find the best route with real-time, turn-by-turn voice, and on screen navigation
• Save time with automatic rerouting based on live traffic, incidents, and road closures
• Catch the bus, train, and ride-share effortlessly, with real-time updates
• Find bike or scooter rentals to get around more easily

Plan trips and experiences effortlessly:
• Preview an area before you go (e.g. parking, entrances) with Street View
• Use Immersive View to experience what landmarks, parks and routes look like, and even check the weather so you can be ready in advance
• Create custom lists of your favorite saved places and share with others
• Order delivery and takeout, make reservations, and book hotels
• Don't get lost with offline maps in an area with bad signal
• Search for local places and things to do, and decide based on user reviews and photos

Discover and explore like a local:
• Explore with confidence knowing 500 million users contribute and keep the map up to date each year
• Avoid the crowds by seeing how busy a place is before you get there
• Use Lens in Maps to see walking directions overlaid on the real world
• Filter restaurants by cuisine, hours, price, rating and more
• Ask questions about a place, from dishes to parking, and get quick answers

Add tiles and complications to your Wear OS device to quickly search and navigate.

Some features not available in all countries or cities
Navigation isn't intended to be used by oversized or emergency vehicles
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
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to read the sync settings.
Allows applications to write the sync settings.
Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to broadcast sticky intents.
Allows an application to find out the space used by any package.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to record audio.