Google Maps is the world’s most popular digital map service. It is present in 220 countries and regions of the world. You can view any corner of the world on Google Maps while sitting at home. It not only guides travelers but also helps businesses in many ways. Google Maps comes pre-installed on most Android devices, yet it is downloaded in large numbers every year.
How many people use Google Maps?
According to a 2019 report, more than 100 crore people use Google Maps every month. In the last few years, the scope of the Internet has increased and the number of smartphone users has also increased. In such a situation, the number of Google Maps users would also have increased. Google Play Store shows that the Google Maps app has been downloaded more than 10 billion (1,000 crore) times.
More than half of American smartphone users have Google Maps on their devices. Here people use it on an average 50 times a month. In comparison, Apple Maps is used only 5 times. A 2018 report says that 72 percent of map users have used Google Maps.
Where is Google Maps used the most?
You might be thinking that Google Maps would be used the most in travel and tourism. People need this to find their way and their destination, but it is not so. A report shows that only 2.42 percent of its total use is used in travel and tourism. Out of the total use of Google Maps, 2.21 percent is used in Computer Electronics and Technology, 2.37 percent in Food and Drinks and 2.87 percent in Science and Education. More than 90 percent usage is in other categories.
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