How do I get back Apple Maps As My Default Maps App?

I want Apple Maps to act like my default maps app. But my browser has recently started always using Google Maps instead. When I click directions on a website it opens them in Google maps instead of Apple Maps. I don't even have the Google maps app installed.

iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 16, 2025 07:07 PM

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Mar 17, 2025 12:25 AM in response to chadpaulw11

With the upcoming iOS 18.4, if you are in the EU, you can set your default Maps app by going to Settings > Apps > Default Apps, then changing the Maps to Apple Maps.


If you are clicking links in a web browser, then it may be that the website is giving you a link to Google Maps and simply opening it in a new tab. Or, at some point, a default option to open addresses in Google Maps was created, but this is browser-specific so you may need to find it in your app settings.

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How do I get back Apple Maps As My Default Maps App?

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