Windows 11: official Maps app is dead, but there are options
Apr 25, 2025 · Windows Maps, the official mapping app of the Windows and Xbox ecosystem, is being removed from the Microsoft Store. It is not the only app that is got the boot in recent years.
How to set Default Location - Windows 11 no longer supports Map app ...
Oct 24, 2025 · Hey there, I can see why this would be confusing, Windows 11 used to let you set a default location through the Maps app, but that app is no longer supported, which is why the old …
Best alternatives to Windows Maps app
Jun 28, 2025 · In this post, we will talk about the best free alternatives to the Windows Maps app.
The Maps app is leaving Windows 11 for good | Windows Central
Apr 25, 2025 · The tech giant outlines the end of Maps in a support document. Following the July 2025 cutoff, it will not be possible to reinstall the Maps app even if you've had it installed previously.
Microsoft Discontinues Windows Maps: What It Means for Users and …
Apr 28, 2025 · The discontinuation of Windows Maps signifies a pivotal change in Microsoft's approach to delivering mapping services. While it may pose challenges for users accustomed to the native …
Windows Maps Will Become "Nonfunctional" This July
Apr 25, 2025 · It killed off key app functionality, such as offline support, and stopped bundling Windows Maps with the Windows 11 operating system during the 24H2 rollout late last year.
Windows 11: Official Maps App Discontinued, Discover Alternative …
May 6, 2025 · Microsoft has announced plans to remove the Windows Maps app from the Microsoft Store by July 2025. For the latest details, you can refer to the official documentation. The app will no …
It's the end of the line for Windows Maps - MSN
Earlier this month, Microsoft shuttered the Windows UWP Map control and Windows Maps platform APIs, noting that while they will continue to function, they will not receive any more updates....
Microsoft is killing the inbox Maps app in Windows 11 - Winaero
Apr 25, 2025 · The Windows Maps app in Windows 11 is an all-in-one tool designed to help users navigate and explore locations with ease. It integrates with the Microsoft ecosystem and offers …
Microsoft drops Windows Maps, TV and Movies apps from new Windows 11 …
Nov 3, 2023 · Microsoft seems to have scrubbed Windows Maps and Movies & TV apps from fresh installations of Windows 11, starting with Windows 11 Build 25987.