How to Contribute on Google Maps

By sharing reviews, photos, and knowledge on Google Maps, Local Guides influence how millions of people navigate the world. Here's how to make an impact.

Rate & Review

Tell the story of each place you visit with lots of details. Describe the setting and your experience, with specific tips on what you'd recommend or avoid.

Take Photos

Your photos can be viewed by millions of people on Google Maps. To show off your best shots, make sure they're in focus, use natural light, and capture the whole subject.

Add a Place

Put new and uncharted places on the map to make it easier for others to discover them.

Edit a Place

When you add or update addresses, phone numbers, and other info on Google Maps, it saves people time and helps local businesses.

Answer Questions

You can share useful insights about places you've visited by answering easy questions that pop up on Google Maps.

Check the Facts

Verify information about places that other people submit before it's published on Google Maps.