Google Maps

Apps · Google Maps is a navigation app that provides real time directions and local place information.

Native Android Travel & Local Google LLC
Bundle ID com.google.android.apps.maps
Version analyzed 26.24.01.928892089
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 7
Analyzed 2026-06-13
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

7 SDKs found across 5 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 17 sensitive

39 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Read images sensitive

Read image files from shared storage.

Read videos sensitive

Read video files from shared storage.

Selected photos and videos sensitive

Access only photos and videos the user explicitly selected.

Media location metadata sensitive

Read location metadata embedded in shared media files.

Background location restricted

Access location while the app is in the background.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Physical activity recognition sensitive

Recognize physical activity such as walking or cycling.

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Read contacts sensitive

Read the user's contacts data.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.

Scan for Bluetooth devices sensitive

Discover nearby Bluetooth devices.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Manage accounts standard

Manage accounts in the AccountManager.

Use account credentials standard

Request authentication tokens from the AccountManager.

Read sync settings standard

Read account sync settings.

Write sync settings standard

Write account sync settings.

Disable keyguard standard

Disable the keyguard if it is not secure.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Change network state standard

Change network connectivity state.

Change Wi-Fi state standard

Change Wi-Fi connectivity state.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

NFC standard

Perform I/O over NFC.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: data sync standard

Required for foreground services of type dataSync.

Foreground service: media processing standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaProcessing.

Foreground service: location standard

Required for foreground services of type location.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Bluetooth admin (legacy) standard

Discover and pair Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Send sticky broadcast standard

Send sticky broadcasts.

Schedule exact alarms standard

Schedule alarms that fire at an exact time. Granted from system settings; denied by default on Android 13+.

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Google Maps.

What is Google Maps built with?

Google Maps by Google LLC is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Google Maps use?

FlyTrap detected 7 third-party SDKs inside Google Maps, including Firebase Analytics, Firebase Cloud Messaging and Google Sign-In. They span areas such as Analytics, Push Notifications, Authentication and Animation. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Google Maps request?

Google Maps requests 39 permissions. 17 of these are sensitive, such as Write storage, Read storage and Read images. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Google Maps safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Google Maps requests 39 permissions (17 sensitive) and bundles 7 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Google Maps available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.