Google has confirmed it will permanently delete all Maps location history stored in its cloud servers by May 18, 2025. Users must act now to save their data if they wish to keep it.
In late 2023, Google announced plans to move location history data from the cloud to users’ devices to improve privacy. Now, the company has set a final deadline: any location timeline data not saved locally will vanish after May 18. To avoid losing this information, users must update their settings and manually back up older data before the cutoff date.
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Previously, Google stored this data on cloud servers, but it will now stay exclusively on your phone and won’t sync across devices. The web version of the “Timeline” (formerly Location History) will also be removed. However, users can create backups or transfer data to new devices using built-in tools.
What You Need to Do:
- Update your Google Maps settings before May 18 to enable local storage.
- Download and save location history older than 3 months (data beyond this window will auto-delete).
- Use Google’s backup or device transfer options to preserve travel logs or memories.
After May 18, all unsaved cloud data and device-stored history older than 90 days will be erased permanently. If you rely on Maps’ timeline for trips or personal records, take action now—or risk losing those details forever.