Google Maps Platform

🌎 2025 was an incredible year for Google Maps Platform! goo.gle/4ji6Dep 🎉 We celebrated our Google Maps Platform and Google Earth 20th anniversaries by looking back at the 20 years of progress and innovation we've made with groundbreaking new features and geospatial innovations from amazing developers like you. We were thrilled with the outstanding submissions for the Google Maps Platform Awards! 🏆 🤖 We helped you build smarter and faster than ever by unleashing new potential with our AI-powered agents and products including Builder agent, Maps Styling agent, Code Assist Toolkit, Contextual View in Google Maps AI Kit, Grounding, Summaries and more to truly push the speed of geospatial innovation! 📊 We launched products that drive richer data and deeper insights with Geospatial Analytics including Roads Management Insights, Places Insights and Imagery Insights, and expanded Google Earth Data Layers! 🗺️ We enhanced our Maps and Environment experiences with 3D Maps, Weather API, Places UI Kit, Road level details, and new features for Navigation SDK, helping you create impactful and more contextually relevant experiences! 🚀 We introduced new subscription plans to support your growth. 2025 was truly an incredible year! We are inspired by our community of innovators and can't wait to see what you map next year! What were your favorite Google Maps Platform highlights of the year? Share below! 👇 #GoogleMapsPlatform #GoogleEarth #20Years #GeospatialAI #DeveloperCommunity #Innovation #2025YearInReview

Hey there! Thanks for reaching out. We'll be glad to help. Yes the demo key is free and intended for prototyping and evaluation. You can get started without setting up a billing account. You may check this link for more info in the FAQ part goo.gle/3Pu9JB2 Hope this helps! - JF

@GMapsPlatform only works with prototyping? How about after full deployment. Do i still get it for free?

🔑 No credit card required! With the new Maps Demo Key, you can get a working API key with just your Google account and start building in seconds ➡️ goo.gle/3Pu9JB2 We’ve removed the barrier to entry, giving developers direct access to build with select Google Maps Platform products — including Maps JS API, Places UI Kit, and Weather API. Whether you're testing new features or validating technical feasibility, prototype with confidence in a controlled sandbox with automatic usage guardrails. ➡️ Seamlessly works with AI agents to turn prompts into working geospatial prototypes. ➡️ Maps Demo Key is the easiest way to test AI-generated geospatial code without hitting setup blockers. ➡️ Easily transition to a full account to unlock our generous monthly free usage tier, additional APIs, and technical support — all while keeping your project moving. Try it at the link above.

"We trust AI ... but as we give it access to more and more of our information, do we trust it to handle that information responsibly?" ❓ You asked, we answered. Watch Ryan Baumann and Angela Yu address your questions about geospatial AI in their recent fireside chat, now on YouTube ➡️ goo.gle/4sjcnrN

Use marker clusters on your maps to clearly display large, concentrated groups of markers. Our library offers everything you need to combine markers of close proximity into clusters, and simplify the display of markers on the map. 💻 Try a sample 💠 Add a marker clusterer 🪩 Customize icons ✍️ Modify the algorithm Get started ➡️ goo.gle/4dqzNa3

🎙️ Why do award-winning developers build with Google Maps Platform? Hear it directly from a Google Maps Platform Awards winner. The Signal Remains, winner of the Art of the Map category, is an interactive atlas that maps U2’s global tours over time, connecting each stop to its cultural and historical context. Learn how Google Maps Platform made this project possible ➡️ goo.gle/4sHr4EW

🏘️ How does Delos help offer insurance options to California homeowners deemed uninsurable by other carriers? With Google Earth Engine and AI-driven geospatial modeling ✨➡️ goo.gle/3NicGnG Delos uses our tools and data to accurately predict wildfire risk, allowing them to: - Ingest data 80% faster - Offer a five-minute quote-to-buy underwriting workflow - Minimize IT overhead - Improve modeling accuracy and accelerate software development

Today @GoogleMaps is getting its biggest upgrade in over a decade. By combining our Gemini models with a deep understanding of the world, Maps now unlocks entirely new possibilities for how you navigate and explore. Here’s what you need to know 🧵

📍💡 From pricing transparency to real-time coordination, Alrik relies on Google Maps Platform data to surface the true cost of a delivery and the efficiency of a route. Learn how Alrik's automated, transport-intelligence platform gives suppliers, hire companies, merchants, and contractors complete control over their internal and external fleet and supply chains ➡️ goo.gle/4cKa5Nz

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🪩 Vibe code freely with the knowledge that your app is rooted in reliable Google Maps Platform data. DevX Engineer Caio Moreira shows off a gamechanger in Google AI Studio that'll take your app from concept to location-aware, responsive build ✨ ⬇️

📱✈️ That’s a wrap! Our team was inspired by the conversations we had about the future of Telecom at Mobile World Congress 2026. If you missed us, let’s connect! 🤝 Fill out the form → goo.gle/3NnUn0e The highlight? Demoing how Street View Insights is solving the "last mile" of field operations to help Telcos: ✅ Predict vegetation encroachment before they cause issues. ✅ Automate asset identification to eliminate costly manual surveys. ✅ Optimize routing for clearance-specific vehicles to reduce carbon footprint. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the Google Cloud Booth to see our Agentic Field Ops demo in action. The move from reactive to proactive maintenance is no longer a goal — it’s reality. #MWC2026 #GoogleCloud #StreetViewInsights #TelecomTransformation #AI

👀 Want to get info on the latest Google Maps Platform products and tools? Join the Google Maps Platform Innovators community for opportunities to join early testing and use new features at no cost, while giving our team your input ➡️ goo.gle/3MFX6lC

@viraldesai79 Hi there. Thank you for reaching out today! We'll be happy to lend you a hand. Please feel free to send us a direct message, so we can provide you with the assistance you need. Thanks! -AS twitter.com/messages/compo…

@GMapsPlatform I have tried and even asked for help but no one responses from your team to support. Just for your information.

📱 Seamlessly build for iOS with Google Maps Platform ➡️ goo.gle/4solUh6 Our Capabilities Explorer lets you filter by platform, including iOS, so you can see exactly which APIs and SDKs work for your needs, along with a summary of their key uses and links to documentation. ✍️

Find us at the Google Cloud Booth, Hall 2, # 2H40 → goo.gle/3OAdtRh

🚀 Ready to scale your network intelligence? Meet our team at the Google Cloud Booth (Hall 2, 2H40) this week in Barcelona! 🇪🇸 Let us know if you’re attending and would like to meet → goo.gle/4uiyzE6 Effective wireless network planning hinges on one thing: a deep understanding of the physical world. Manual surveys are slow and expensive - it’s time to get high-fidelity planning for a 3D world. At #MWC26, we are demonstrating how Telcos are using Street View Insights to automate network inventory analysis and accelerate feasibility studies. From identifying viable poles for new equipment to verifying 12.5m heights and mounting space remotely, we’re helping operators make capital investments with precision. #MWC26 #NetworkPlanning #DigitalTwin #GoogleMapsPlatform #Telecom

"The easiest platform to get started with." "A lot of examples for every single use case." "Very developer-friendly." 💬 The reviews are in. Learn why Google Maps Platform Awards winners enjoy our tools ➡️ goo.gle/4aRInvB

Let us know if you’re attending MWC Barcelona and would like to meet ⬇️ goo.gle/4qRWg2Z

🛣️ 🚚 Stop reacting to field issues and start predicting them → goo.gle/4b78DUa Join us at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona where we’re showing how Street View Insights helps Telcos analyze the physical environment of their assets at scale—before the truck even leaves the yard. Unforeseen street and site conditions like incorrect clearance or vegetation encroachment can lead to costly time delays and rework. By leveraging AI-powered analysis of 280 billion+ images, you can ensure your technicians have the right information and tools so they can stay on schedule. 📍 Come see us at the Google Cloud Booth (Hall 2, 2H40) to see how we’re reimagining agentic field operations. #GoogleCloud #MWC2026 #Telco #FieldOps #StreetViewInsights

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⏲️ Got a minute? Here's how to configure Google Maps Platform Code Assist Toolkit ⬇️ Open your IDE and go: goo.gle/3OqemvE