# Maps Driving Directions

> Here is maps driving directions, Find route any place in the world.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.freemaps.direction.directions](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.freemaps.direction.directions)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.freemaps.direction.directions`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Navigate Traffic - Maps Directions
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 690,371
- **Rating:** 4.44 / 5 (2,496 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2018-12-26
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 5.90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freemaps.direction.directions)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://otalkmessenger.wordpress.com/current-location/](https://otalkmessenger.wordpress.com/current-location/)

## Description

Maps Driving Directions is a free and user-friendly Chrome extension designed to help you find routes to any destination globally. Easily locate nearby places such as restaurants, ATMs, hospitals, and more with its comprehensive location finder feature. The extension offers voice-guided directions for walking, cycling, driving, and transit, along with real-time tracking to ensure accurate navigation.

Beyond basic navigation, this extension includes advanced tools like a digital compass indicating azimuth and angles, and a land area measurement feature useful for surveying fields or properties. You can save, copy, and share your current coordinates effortlessly through various social platforms including email, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter. Its intuitive interface, based on Google’s material design, ensures smooth and fast processing for an enhanced user experience, making Maps Driving Directions your reliable companion for precise navigation and location services.

## Rankings

- #84,042 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users praise Maps Driving Directions for reliable, comprehensive navigation, traffic avoidance, and helpful voice guidance. It is often described as easy to use and one of the best map apps. Reported downsides include ads and a perceived step-heavy interface, occasional misnavigation or slow loading of routes, and device compatibility issues. A common wish is for additional features like caravan towing.

### Pros

- Reliable navigation that helps you reach destinations and even get home
- Helpful traffic/congestion avoidance for commutes
- Clear voice-guided turn-by-turn directions
- Easy to use and generally well-regarded as a top map app
- Positive general reception and strong usefulness

### Cons

- Occasional misnavigation to the wrong place
- Ads and a somewhat step-heavy/interface that can feel cluttered
- Directions sometimes take a long time to appear or load
- Compatibility issues on some devices (not working on some phones)
- Missing features such as caravan towing option

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.freemaps.direction.directions)