Hi @AdamGT,
At the risk of repeating myself—as I’ve expressed in past editions—I want to jump in and thank you once again for your incredible dedication and effort in pulling these monthly rankings together. Such consistency and hard work deserve continuous recognition!
As you rightly highlighted in the introduction, tracking views isn’t just about numbers; it’s a crucial indicator of which photos are truly helpful and frequently consulted by Maps users. While it’s always rewarding to see my Star Photo on the leaderboards—holding #44 in the overall Top 100 and #5 among Level 9 Local Guides this month—this initiative goes far beyond a competition.
It is a celebration of recognition for top contributors and a source of motivation for everyone. Points and rankings aside, what truly matters is that every single photo or review we share helps a total stranger feel at home in an unfamiliar place. Together, we continue to map the world, bringing places, people, and distant cultures just a little closer to all of us.
On a side note, I really hope Google will eventually make it easier and more transparent to access our individual data and contribution metrics. Expanding the availability of these insights would not only streamline friendly community leaderboards like yours, but also help each of us better analyze and improve the quality of our own contributions over time.
Thanks again for everything you do, and happy mapping to everyone!
Warmest regards from Rome, Italy
@AT_Rome