To find saved places on Google Maps on your phone, open the app and tap You at the bottom (this tab was called Saved in older versions). Your lists appear there, including Favorites, Want to go, Starred places, Labeled places like Home and Work, and any custom lists; tap a list to see its places, or tap the map icon to show them all on the map. On a computer, go to maps.google.com, click the menu (three lines), and choose Saved.
This guide covers finding, viewing, and organizing saved places on Android, iPhone, and computers, plus how to see places you’ve visited, share lists, and find places that seem to be missing.
Find saved places on Android or iPhone
- Open Google Maps and make sure you’re signed in to the right Google account (tap your profile picture to check).
- Tap You at the bottom of the screen.
- Scroll to Your lists and tap a list to open it.
- Tap a place to see details and directions, or view the list on the map.
Find saved places on a computer
- Go to maps.google.com and sign in.
- Click the menu (three lines) in the top-left, or the Saved icon in the left sidebar.
- Choose Saved and click a list, such as Starred places.
Saved places also appear on the map as icons (hearts, flags, stars) when you’re zoomed in.
Types of saved places
| List | What’s in it |
|---|---|
| Favorites | Places you’ve saved with a heart |
| Want to go | Places you plan to visit |
| Starred places | Places you starred, including older saves |
| Labeled | Home, Work, and places you’ve given custom labels |
| Custom lists | Lists you created, such as trips or restaurants |
| Travel plans | Reservations and trips from Gmail, if that feature is on |
Save a new place
- Search for or tap a place on the map.
- Tap Save.
- Choose a list, or tap New list, then Done.
Share or organize lists
- Open a list, tap the three dots, and choose Share list to send a link or invite collaborators.
- Choose Edit list to rename it, add notes, reorder places, or remove places.
- Set a list to Private, Shared, or Public.
See places you’ve visited
Saved places are different from your location history. If Timeline is turned on, tap your profile picture > Your Timeline to see places you’ve been. Timeline data is now stored on your device, so it may not appear on other devices or on the web.
Can’t find a saved place?
- Wrong account – switch accounts from your profile picture.
- Offline or outdated app – update Google Maps and check your connection.
- Place closed or removed – businesses that permanently closed may disappear or show as closed.
- Old starred places – look in Starred places, which holds saves from older versions of Maps.
- Export your data – use Google Takeout and select Saved or Maps (your places) to download all saved places as a backup.
To find and save places to stay, see showing hotels on Google Maps.
Related: How to Clear Google Maps History.
Frequently asked questions
Can other people see my saved places?
Not unless you share or make a list public. Lists are private by default.
Can I use saved places offline?
You can view lists you’ve opened recently, and download offline maps for an area to navigate without a connection.
How do I delete a saved place?
Open the place, tap Saved, uncheck the list, and tap Done.
Kermit Matthews is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with more than a decade of experience writing technology guides. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science and has spent much of his professional career in IT management.
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