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How to Delete Your Google Maps Timeline (and Keep It Off)
Maps Timeline is a private map of everywhere you've been. Here's how to wipe it and prevent it from coming back.
By Adrián Vega
Published 18 March 2026 · Updated 26 April 2026 · 5 min read
Google's Maps Timeline is a private record of everywhere your phone has been since you signed into your Google account. It's useful, and it's also a complete log of your life.
Open Maps Timeline
In Google Maps, tap your profile picture > Your Timeline. On newer devices the data is stored on-device; on older accounts it lives in the cloud.
Delete everything
Tap the gear icon > Delete all Timeline. Confirm with your Google password. The deletion is irreversible.
Set auto-delete
From the same settings page, choose Automatically delete Timeline > 3 months. Anything older is purged on a rolling basis.
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Video walkthrough
A short video on delete google maps timeline to complement the steps above.
Key takeaways
- Maps Timeline is separate from Location History.
- Deletion is irreversible — export first if you want a copy.
- Three-month auto-delete is a sensible default.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I export my Timeline before deleting?
- Yes — Google Takeout (takeout.google.com) lets you download a JSON or KML archive.
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