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It’s here for you: make and share lists on Google Maps for desktop

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[Updated Dec 18] Currently, you can't create or manage lists on Google Maps with a GSuite account.

 

Local Guides got the first chance to create custom lists of places on Google Maps for mobile. Then, we added the ability to share your lists with family and friends. Many of you have told us that lists are useful and fun—and they’d be even better if you could make them on your desktop or laptop, too.

 

We heard you, and we have exciting news: Lists have arrived on your desktop. Now when you find places on Google Maps, you can save them to lists that will sync across your devices.

Caption: Adding a place to a List on a laptop.Caption: Adding a place to a List on a laptop.

 Here’s how it works:

 

  • Find a place on Google Maps
  • Tap “SAVE”
  • Add it to one of your existing lists, or create a new one

 

Now, when you go to “Your places” on Google Maps for Android, iOS, or the web, you’ll see places that you saved to lists from any device. And just like on mobile, you can click the three dots to share your lists with family and friends.

 

Say you’re planning a trip and searching for museums, restaurants, and shops near your hotel. As you find places you want to visit on Google Maps, save them in a list. When you arrive in the neighborhood and take out your phone, you’ll have an itinerary ready to go.

 

You can use lists to join our celebration of local businesses. Save your favorite stores to a list as you take photos, then share the list with friends and family. Or, make it public so everyone can see your great picks.

 

How will you use lists for desktop? Tell the community in the comments, and post your public lists for others to follow.

Caption: Viewing a List on a laptop.Caption: Viewing a List on a laptop.Frequently Asked Questions

 

I found a place on Google search and it doesn’t have a “SAVE” button. Why not?

Right now, you can save places that you find on Google Maps. Lists aren’t currently available on Google.com searches on desktop, though they are available on searches on your mobile device.

 

I’m on Google Maps and I still don’t see the “SAVE” button. How come?

This feature is rolling out over a few weeks. If it isn’t yet visible for you, it will be soon.

 

How do I make my best lists public?

 

  • Go to “Your places
  • Click the three dots on the list you want to make public
  • Select “Sharing options” and choose “PUBLIC”

 

Now, people will be able to find your list on your public profile.

101 Comments
Level 10

Yes, I just noticed it in past minutes. Thanks for bringing it to desktop

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Level 9

Thanks for the update 🙂

Level 8

Awesome. Can't wait for the update to roll out.

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Thanks for this update.

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Level 9

This is the one of the best ways to share your favorite places with your friends and family @HelloJess , 🎖👍🎖

Thankyou very much 🙂

Level 10
Level 10

@HelloJess

Already saved few places but tge same is not showing in my list.

Level 10

We've also written a Persian article in this case in Iran Local Guides website

Amir | Join us on IranLocalGuides
Level 8

Hello @HelloJess

 

Thank you for the update. Now lists are more comprehensive.

 

Cheers.

Level 8

 Thank you

Level 5

Good stuff. 

 

By the way, is that a PixelBook? 

Level 10
Level 10

Thanks for the update

Level 5

Excellent

Connect Moderator

Excellent feature. Just started using week for a week, and I find it really cool. Thanks for the update @HelloJess

Level 9

awesome! thats great!

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Level 8

The arrival of List at the Desktop is much anticipated.  Thank you!

Level 9

yay!

 

still on my wish list for lists:

add annotation/personalization to each list item to put it in context (i.e., why i picked this restaurant for my Amsterdam with Kids list)

sublists inside lists (larger Amsterdam list, with sublist of restaurants, markets, etc.)

put my reviews on top so when i share my list with friends, they see my review and photos first 

make it easy to migrate My Maps maps to lists

 

 

 

Level 10

Nice Sharing. Thanks

Mohammed Omar Faruque

Uau!!! This os usefull for ALL 

Level 8

Yay!! That's cool. Thank you!

Level 6

Thanks for yr solution 

Level 6

Thnks

Level 10

Bacano megusta.

CesarRodriguez
Level 7

Thanks for your wonderful help

Thank you so much

Level 7

Thank you very much @HelloJess

Level 9

Thank you @HelloJess for sharing very useful infromation with us.

Level 6

Thanks lot for ur latest information..........

Level 1

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I used Local guide with my pc, without my smartphone and wondered why I can't find buttons to apply or to comment! 😛

So thank you for sharing this with all the pictures

Level 7

Finally !
Great new 🙂

Level 6

I'm Level 6 and still don't have Saved Places lists in my app. Anybody know how I can kick it in? G Suite user. 

Level 8

@lukesbeard As a G Suite user probably not so soon. One of the reasons why I switched over using a regular Google Account for Google's main services.

Level 6

@DvidSchmdt Bummer, seems kinda wild. I thought it had general release ages ago. 

Level 8

@lukesbeard I had high hopes over years, for many features. Too often though, Google couldn't deliver new features timely for G Suite customers.

Connect Moderator

Excellent. Now if only we could combine lists with MyMaps.... please!!!

Level 5

Hey, is there an API available to easily access such a list? 

Level 7

Lists have arrived on your desktop. Now when you find places on Google Maps, you can save them to lists that will sync across your devices.

NaYeM
Level 8

Nice Artical

Moazam Fayyaz
Connect Moderator

Nice

nice....................?

Level 9

Wow great news!!!!

Level 6

Thanks you

gracias es una buena idea


@HelloJess wrote:

Local Guides got the first chance to create custom lists of places on Google Maps for mobile. Then, we added the ability to share your lists with family and friends. Many of you have told us that lists are useful and fun—and they’d be even better if you could make them on your desktop or laptop, too.

 

We heard you, and we have exciting news: Lists have arrived on your desktop. Now when you find places on Google Maps, you can save them to lists that will sync across your devices.

Caption: Adding a place to a List on a laptop.Caption: Adding a place to a List on a laptop.

 Here’s how it works:

 

  • Find a place on Google Maps
  • Tap “SAVE”
  • Add it to one of your existing lists, or create a new one

 

Now, when you go to “Your places” on Google Maps for Android, iOS, or the web, you’ll see places that you saved to lists from any device. And just like on mobile, you can click the three dots to share your lists with family and friends.

 

Say you’re planning a trip and searching for museums, restaurants, and shops near your hotel. As you find places you want to visit on Google Maps, save them in a list. When you arrive in the neighborhood and take out your phone, you’ll have an itinerary ready to go.

 

You can use lists to join our celebration of local businesses. Save your favorite stores to a list as you take photos, then share the list with friends and family. Or, make it public so everyone can see your great picks.

 

How will you use lists for desktop? Tell the community in the comments, and post your public lists for others to follow.

Caption: Viewing a List on a laptop.Caption: Viewing a List on a laptop.Frequently Asked Questions

 

I found a place on Google search and it doesn’t have a “SAVE” button. Why not?

Right now, you can save places that you find on Google Maps. Lists aren’t currently available on Google.com searches on desktop, though they are available on searches on your mobile device.

 

I’m on Google Maps and I still don’t see the “SAVE” button. How come?

This feature is rolling out over a few weeks. If it isn’t yet visible for you, it will be soon.

 

How do I make my best lists public?

 

  • Go to “Your places
  • Click the three dots on the list you want to make public
  • Select “Sharing options” and choose “PUBLIC”

 

Now, people will be able to find your list on your public profile.



@HelloJess wrote:

Local Guides got the first chance to create custom lists of places on Google Maps for mobile. Then, we added the ability to share your lists with family and friends. Many of you have told us that lists are useful and fun—and they’d be even better if you could make them on your desktop or laptop, too.

 

We heard you, and we have exciting news: Lists have arrived on your desktop. Now when you find places on Google Maps, you can save them to lists that will sync across your devices.

Caption: Adding a place to a List on a laptop.Caption: Adding a place to a List on a laptop.

 Here’s how it works:

 

  • Find a place on Google Maps
  • Tap “SAVE”
  • Add it to one of your existing lists, or create a new one

 

Now, when you go to “Your places” on Google Maps for Android, iOS, or the web, you’ll see places that you saved to lists from any device. And just like on mobile, you can click the three dots to share your lists with family and friends.

 

Say you’re planning a trip and searching for museums, restaurants, and shops near your hotel. As you find places you want to visit on Google Maps, save them in a list. When you arrive in the neighborhood and take out your phone, you’ll have an itinerary ready to go.

 

You can use lists to join our celebration of local businesses. Save your favorite stores to a list as you take photos, then share the list with friends and family. Or, make it public so everyone can see your great picks.

 

How will you use lists for desktop? Tell the community in the comments, and post your public lists for others to follow.

Caption: Viewing a List on a laptop.Caption: Viewing a List on a laptop.Frequently Asked Questions

 

I found a place on Google search and it doesn’t have a “SAVE” button. Why not?

Right now, you can save places that you find on Google Maps. Lists aren’t currently available on Google.com searches on desktop, though they are available on searches on your mobile device.

 

I’m on Google Maps and I still don’t see the “SAVE” button. How come?

This feature is rolling out over a few weeks. If it isn’t yet visible for you, it will be soon.

 

How do I make my best lists public?

 

  • Go to “Your places
  • Click the three dots on the list you want to make public
  • Select “Sharing options” and choose “PUBLIC”

 

Now, people will be able to find your list on your public profile.


 

Level 7

Its cool update

I will try it ASAP .

Connect Moderator

it is very intresting feature.. @HelloJess thanks.

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Level 10

Listing option help to find work places,home many other things.Too much helpfull

Level 9

Thanks

Level 9

Good feature! 

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Thank you Google Maps Developers teams and all Google Local Guides Connect teams too! 

Woohoo! Getting better all the time. 

Excellent idea, many thanks for caring and sharing @HelloJess

Making it easier to care and share lists on desktop is awesome. 

Cheers

@Justine2807