Google Maps down across the globe

According to Down Detector, the issue started in the afternoon, affecting users worldwide

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Data used in the new coronavirus layer on Google Maps comes from sources including Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Hospital, the New York Times, and Wikipedia, according to Maps product manager Sujoy Banerjee. — Reuters/File
Data used in the new coronavirus layer on Google Maps comes from sources including Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Hospital, the New York Times, and Wikipedia, according to Maps product manager Sujoy Banerjee. — Reuters/File 

Users across Pakistan and around the globe are facing trouble accessing Google Maps since afternoon. 

While the tool is loading on the Google Maps website, users are struggling to navigate the site or the app. According to Down Detector, the issue started in the afternoon (10pm Pakistan Time), affecting users worldwide. 

— Screengrab/Down Detector
— Screengrab/Down Detector

More than 11,000 reports have been uploaded by users on Down Detector, however, the reason for the outage is still unknown. 

According to the reports, about 48% of users are struggling with the website, 47% with the app, and 5% are having trouble with data.