# Google Search Maps Button

> Adds back the Maps button to Google search pages and makes the map images clickable again for seamless navigation.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/google-search-maps-button](https://chrome-stats.com/d/google-search-maps-button)

## Overview

- **ID:** `google-search-maps-button`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Publisher54321
- **Category:** search-tools,appearance
- **Daily users:** 30,860
- **Weekly downloads:** 260
- **Rating:** 4.79 / 5 (106 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-09
- **First published:** 2024-03-05
- **Size:** 14 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/google-search-maps-button/)

## Description

The **Google Search Maps Button** Chrome extension brings back the beloved Google Maps button in the Google Search navigation bar, especially for users in Europe affected by recent changes. By restoring this shortcut, the extension ensures you get one-click access to Google Maps directly from your search results, making location navigation smoother and more efficient.

Additionally, it enhances usability by making map images within search results clickable once again, providing an intuitive and seamless browsing experience. Compliant with privacy standards, the extension does not save any personal data, prioritizing your security. If you’ve noticed the Maps button missing from your Google Search, this tool is your easy and reliable solution to restore the convenience you previously enjoyed.

## Rankings

- #420 — Overall
- #43 — Search Tools
- #72 — Appearance
- #1 — maps
- #3 — button for google
- #3 — google maps

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `www.google.com`
- `www.google.co.uk`
- `www.google.co.jp`
- `www.google.com.au`
- `www.google.at`
- `www.google.be`
- `www.google.bg`
- `www.google.hr`
- `www.google.cy`
- `www.google.cz`
- `www.google.dk`
- `www.google.ee`
- `www.google.fi`
- `www.google.fr`
- `www.google.de`
- `www.google.gr`
- `www.google.hu`
- `www.google.ie`
- `www.google.it`
- `www.google.lv`
- `www.google.lt`
- `www.google.lu`
- `www.google.mt`
- `www.google.nl`
- `www.google.pl`
- `www.google.pt`
- `www.google.ro`
- `www.google.sk`
- `www.google.si`
- `www.google.es`
- `www.google.se`
- `www.google.is`
- `www.google.li`
- `www.google.no`
- `www.google.sm`
- `www.google.ch`
- `www.google.com.ua`
- `www.google.rs`
- `www.google.me`
- `www.google.ba`
- `www.google.mk`
- `www.google.md`
- `www.google.by`
- `www.google.ad`
- `www.google.mc`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: google.com, co.uk, co.jp, com.au, google.at, google.be, google.bg, google.hr, google.cy, google.cz, google.dk, google.ee, google.fi, google.fr, google.de, google.gr, google.hu, google.ie, google.it, google.lv, google.lt, google.lu, google.mt, google.nl, google.pl, google.pt, google.ro, google.sk, google.si, google.es, google.se, google.is, google.li, google.no, google.sm, google.ch, com.ua, google.rs, google.me, google.ba, google.mk, google.md, google.by, google.ad, google.mc
- This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Most reviews say the add-on delivers the Maps button as advertised and works well when functioning. However, several users report reliability problems (not working recently) and multiple UI/UX drawbacks, including German localization glitches, the button’s positioning interfering with searches, and an intrusive overlay. The strongest recurring points are: functionality when working, general positive sentiment, and notable stability and UI concerns.

### Pros

- Does exactly what it promises by adding a Google Maps button to the search options.
- When it works, it is reported as working perfectly / reliably.
- Positive overall sentiment with praise and appreciation (e.g., "BRAVO", thank you).

### Cons

- Stability issues: it sometimes stops working or stops functioning.
- Localization/UI bug in German: incorrect button placement when UI language is German.
- UI/UX interference: the Maps button can occupy the 2nd position and disrupt normal search flow (e.g., interfering with selecting Images).
- Visual intrusion: an obtrusive white Maps button overlay on images.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/google-search-maps-button)