Street View changes how we perceive locations around the world. With 3D imagery, we can confidently plan our trips.Google Street View launched in 2007and began with a select few cities in the US. Today, Google Street View has captured over 220 billion images across 100 countries to bring 360 images to Google Maps, ranging from individual streets to notable landmarks. Now you can bring upStreet View from within Google Mapsto get all onsite details of any place (with Street View activated). But the question is: how often does Google Maps update Street View, and when can you expect the next update? You can find all these details onany trusty Android tablet, phone, and web browser.
How often does Street View update
Google is inconsistent when it comes to updating Street View. It boils down to the service’s cost. Many expenses go into developing Street Views to stitch together the 3D imagery you see on Google Maps. To collect all this data, Google employs teams traveling by foot, boat, or car to capture imagery with special cameras.
It gets too expensive to have Google Maps update Street View daily. And spots that don’t see many changes, like residential areas and small rural locations, often see fewer updates. you may expect rural, lower populated areas to receive a Street View update once every three years. Anddensely populated cities see Street View updates more regularly.
Amidst that, you’re able to publicly view the Street View team’s scheduled visits. And if your city or street hasn’t been updated in years, consider becoming a trusted contributor for Street View.
Check the Street View team’s monthly schedule
Some areas receive more updates than others. It depends on how Google evaluates an area of priority, essentially how populated an area is and how often Google records changes to those places. However, if you find that Google Maps doesn’t update Street View often enough, there are steps you can take to check theStreet View team’s scheduled visitsand learn how to become a contributor.
However, you cannot formally request Google Street View updates. If you notice an issue with a Street View around you (severely outdated or incorrect photos), tap or clickReport a problemto submit a review to Google.
How to check when a Street View was last updated
You need the latest Google Maps app installed to find Street View. Alternatively, you can see Street View from the Google Maps website on your PC.
Mobile devices have Street View timestamps located at the top.
SelectingSee more datesshows you a history of all the Street View images that have been uploaded to Google Maps.
How to publish your own Street View imagery
Sometimes, you are just out of luck, and your area may not havehad a Street View updated in years. If you’re in this predicament,upload your own Street View footagewith Street View Studio. You must follow theuser-contributed content policyto get your Street View imagery approved. Below is a short checklist of ways to get started.
Plan your trips with ease
Traveling to new and unfamiliar places might bring some unwanted anxiety, especially if you are uncertain about where to go. You might be heading into neighborhoods that seem difficult to pinpoint on a map, so you may desire tograb Google Maps coordinatesto ensure you’re going in the right direction. And if you ever feel uneasy traversing new (and strange) territory, use yourAndroid device to share your locationto notify someone. Traveling doesn’t need to be stressful now that we have the tools to make navigating easier.
