Activate Incognito Mode on Google Maps

To prevent Google from tracking your search queries in Maps, simply follow the steps below:

  1. Tap your profile photo.
  2. Select the option Turn on incognito mode
  3. Google Maps will restart and display a notification that Incognito Mode is now turned on. Tap on Close.
Here are three easy steps to stop Google Maps from tracking you.
Three quick steps to stop being tracked. / © nextpit Image source: nextpit

If Incognito Mode is activated, you will no longer receive any notifications. The search history and its queries, your location history, and the personalization of apps are also disabled. Other disabled functions when Incognito Mode is enabled are:

  • Recent activities.
  • Saved locations.
  • Changes and entries in the Maps database.
  • Updates to places you have subscribed to.
Many of the Google Maps tabs are disabled.
4 of the 5 Google Maps tabs are disabled in Incognito Mode. / © nextpit Image source: nextpit

It is possible that disabling all these functions has a positive effect on your overall battery usage. However, I was unable to confirm or even verify this.

Are you already aware of Incognito Mode in Google Maps? How do you feel about Google Maps always saving the history of places you’ve visited? Please let us know in the comments.

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