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Life & fun · December 17, 2017

Google Maps Go

Lighter version of the original Google Maps

Google Maps Go launched on December 17, 2017 with 279 votes, #62 of 2,482 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

In plain words

Google Maps Go is a lightweight version of Google Maps designed for devices with limited memory and unreliable network connections. It provides location services, real-time traffic updates, directions, and public transit information while maintaining fast performance. Users can search for and access information about millions of places, including phone numbers and addresses, making it accessible for those with older or less powerful Android devices.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Designed to run smoothly on devices with limited memory and on unreliable networks without compromising speed to provide your location, real-time traffic updates, directions, and train, bus, and city transit information. You can even search and find information about millions of places, such as phone numbers and addresses.

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