Introducing new, limited-edition badges you can unlock over the next two months

[PeterJay]

Caption: An illustration showcasing the Local Guides logo within a gold medal with other icons surrounding it.

Did you know you can earn different badges by contributing reviews, photos, videos or edits to the Map? In general, our regular badges are permanent for everyone to see on your Google Maps profile. There are five types of badges to collect, each with three tiers. You can learn more about how to earn badges here.

In addition to our regular badges, we’re excited to share that starting today you can now unlock limited-edition badges for the next two months. And, any existing badges you have already earned have been updated on your Google Maps profile page. 

Caption: An illustration of the Bronze Reviewer, Gold Fact Finder, and Silver Photographer badges.

After earning a badge, there are two places on Google Maps where you can see them: on your contribution confirmation page, and on your profile. See below for an example of what they will look like on your app.

Caption: A screenshot of a contribution confirmation page showing that someone has earned a limited-edition badge on the Google Maps app.

Caption: A screenshot of a profile page showing the badges on the Google Maps app.

Caption: A screenshot of the Bronze Photographer badge on the Google Maps app.

Since badges have three tiers, the more you contribute, the higher the badge tier you can unlock. For these limited-edition badges, the tiers are Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

Caption: A screenshot of the Photographer Badge Levels displayed in the Google Maps app.

Keep an eye on your Google Maps app as these badges are beginning to roll out over the next few days. Be sure to check them out soon as they will revert back to the regular badges after two months. Keep adding to Maps to earn higher-level badges! 

Local Guides, let us know what you think! Are you excited about these new limited-edition badges? Tell us in the comments below.