I am level 5 local guide and haven’t received a single gift or rewards from google. Many people got the PIN,SOCKS and other rewards but I haven’t got anything. Can anyone help me..??
Welcome to Connect, @jayvardhan.patil
Fortunately there is not an automatic relationship between levels and rewards, and no one will guarantee that you (or me) will receive a reward.
As you can read in Question about a Local Guides reward email? Read this first
The key seems to be Great Content.
I checked your profile, and honestly no one of your 5 visible reviews can be considered “great”. The other 25 reviews are made hidden by Google Maps, probably because against the policies.
So I suggest you to check the contributions first
My best advice for you is to hear the most recent episode of Let´s Guide Podcast by @JanVanHaver about Perks and read the comments in the post where he share the link to the referred podcast.
In that episode he explains the history of perks in the Local Guides program and you will know how it works now.
Totally worth it!
No reward goggle?
Welcome to Connect, @Noer_lianhui ![]()
Unfortunately, it isn’t certain whether Google will offer rewards for Local Guides these days. It is important to keep in mind that participating in the program is a voluntary activity.
You can check this podcast by @JanVanHaver
This would have nothing to do with the Local Guides program. There is no such perk for being an LG.
@anon6603826 You were addressed by someone from Google in that thread to assure you that receiving Play Store funds is not part of the Local Guides perks (New_Here - #9 by MoniDi).
Furthermore, the screenshot you provided of the email repeatedly refers to “Local Guide App.” There is no app for the Google Local Guides program aside from Google Maps. There is a completely unrelated app called “Local Guide” that I found, and has only been downloaded 1,000 times. I’m afraid you’re either being scammed or contributing to an unrelated program for Play Store discounts.
I can guarantee you did not receive that email from Google. “Local Guide” is not the same as Local Guides. You have had this issue addressed directly by a Google Moderator – an employee of Google – right here on Local Guides Connect, and you’re still misleading people with this. I’ve nothing more to suggest for you, man. Good luck.
This is correct. Do a Google search for the email address you received that email from, and you’ll see that it is in no way affiliated with Google or Local Guides. You’ve posted about this email multiple times and have been told by Google staff that it is not a Google program. If you’re still not convinced, you should reply to the email and ask them directly.
I’m not asking for evidence. I’m simply aware that many new Local Guides come to Connect and ask questions about perks. When someone ignores all evidence to the contrary and keeps suggesting that an LG can get Play Store discounts, it’s harmful to the community.
I’ll tag @MortenCopenhagen, who has already discussed this with you.
Reached 1 million views in South Africa, any reward or certificate? Thanks Kim