But did you know that Google Maps was leaked on February 7, 2005, a day before its official launch? Later, Google gradually released its developer tools and introduced a feature that allowed people to view their homes in Google Maps. Google Maps generates revenue in the following ways:Many types of advertisements are displayed on Google Maps, and developers must pay to use premium APIs. Google charges businesses using Google Maps navigation. For example, if you search for "best coffee shops near me" on Google Maps, Google Maps first shows the promoted restaurant.

Source: News 24 February 10, 2026 05:11 UTC