Google to Discontinue Map Maker
Starting next year, all crowdsourced map edits will take place in Google Maps itself.
www.pcmag.comI don’t have a reliable source about a “maper maker” right now. It might be a misspelling or a niche topic, so I can help clarify a couple of possibilities and how you can verify:
- If you meant Google Map Maker (the former crowdsourced editing tool for Google Maps): Google shut down Map Maker years ago and folded its features into Google Maps and the Local Guides program. The standalone Map Maker was retired around 2017, with edits continuing through Maps and Local Guides [sources show retirement and consolidation; see prior coverage from 2016–2018] .[2]
- If you’re referring to a different product or a newly launched tool named “Maper Maker” or a similarly spelled project, please share a link or additional context (creator, company, or domain). I can then look for the latest updates and provide a concise summary with sources.
What I can do next for you:
- If you confirm the correct name or share a link, I’ll pull the latest reports and summarize key points (what it does, who uses it, recent news, and any notable changes or controversies), with inline citations.
- If you’re after recent map-editing tools in general (e.g., Google Maps edits, OpenStreetMap edits, or other mapping platforms), I can compare current capabilities and recent developments.