Google Maps Removes Popular Times Feature for Some Android Users
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Quick answer
Google Maps has removed the Popular Times feature for some Android users, a tool that helped avoid crowds by showing peak visiting hours for businesses.
Android users of Google Maps have encountered an unexpected issue: the app no longer displays the Popular Times feature, which showed peak visiting hours for businesses. This tool, based on anonymous user location data, helped users plan visits to cafes, stores, and other locations by avoiding peak hours.
The cause of the disappearance remains unclear—whether it's a temporary glitch or part of an interface change. In some cases, the data is still available on the Google Maps web version but missing in the mobile app. Notably, not all users are affected; even those on the same software version (26.32.06.958047303) may still see crowd data.
Users have taken to forums like Reddit to discuss the issue, but Google has not yet issued an official statement. The company has been approached for clarification, and further updates may shed light on the situation. For now, users hope this is a temporary error rather than the intentional removal of a useful feature.
Common questions
- Why has Google Maps' Popular Times feature disappeared?
- The reason is currently unknown. It could be a temporary glitch, an interface update, or a deliberate change. Some users still see the feature, complicating diagnosis.
- Can I still check business crowd levels in Google Maps?
- Yes, but only on the web version. The feature is unavailable in the Android mobile app for some users.
- Is the disappearance of the feature linked to a Google Maps update?
- The issue occurs even among users with the same app version, making it unlikely to be tied to a specific update.
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