Contribute to Google Maps and earn points

Become a local guide

When you sign up to be a Local Guide, you can contribute content to Google Maps and get points if it’s published. Collect points to increase your level and get Local Guide benefits. 

Learn more about Local Guides points and levels and how to submit high-quality content.

How to get points

You can get points from many types of published content:

• Review a place
• Rate a place
• Add photos to a place
• Answer questions about a place
• Edit a place's information or Edit a road on the map
• Add a missing place
• Check facts about places nearby
• Respond to Q&As 
• Tag a dish
• Add to Google Maps and earn badges

Tip: As a Local Guide, you can move up in levels when you earn more points.

Check your points breakdown

1. On your computer, open Google Maps.
2. Click Menu   Your contributions.
3. Click your name.
4. Your points can be found in your profile.

Tip: When you make a contribution, it takes up to 24 hours for your points to appear on your profile.

Related resources

• Learn more about Local Guides
• Manage your Local Guides preferences