Deprecations

  • Google Maps Platform is deprecating and decommissioning various features across Maps, Routes, and Places, with most deprecations lasting 12 months.

  • Developers should migrate from legacy renderers and styling in the Maps SDK for Android and iOS to their modern equivalents.

  • The Places SDK is undergoing changes, with several fields and methods deprecated in favor of newer alternatives like locationBias and locationRestriction.

  • Obsolete features like the Local Context Library and Gaming Services have been decommissioned due to limited adoption.

  • Developers must update their applications to avoid disruptions, referencing the provided migration guides and detailed deprecation timelines.

This page lists all Google Maps Platform products and features which are currently in a deprecation period. This includes products under Maps, Routes, and Places.

How deprecation works

The deprecation period for a product, feature, or version begins on the announcement date for the deprecation. The product, feature, or version will continue to be available throughout the deprecation period (typically 12 months). Once the deprecation period has elapsed, the product, feature, or version is expected to be decommissioned, and will no longer be available.

Project Owners with monitored email addresses receive proactive notifications about changes that impact each of their projects.