How to turn on MapsPin

After installing MapsPin, turn it on in Safari and allow it on Google. It takes less than a minute.

  1. Open the MapsPin app and tap Try it in Safari.

  2. Tap in the address bar, then Manage Extensions.

  3. Turn on MapsPin and close the list with ✓.

  4. Open the menu again and tap MapsPin, marked Permission Required.

  5. Choose Always Allow…, then Always Allow on This Website.

  6. Done. A Google Maps tab appears next to Images.

You can also go to Settings → Apps → Safari → Extensions. On iOS 17 and earlier: Settings → Safari → Extensions.

Something not working?

  • No Maps tab? Reload the Google page. The tab appears when you search for places, addresses and businesses. If that doesn't help, turn MapsPin off and on again in Manage Extensions.
  • Allowed for one day only? MapsPin will ask again tomorrow. To change that, open the menu, tap MapsPin and choose Always Allow….
  • Also using another Google domain, like google.co.uk? Safari asks separately for each website. Repeat steps 4 and 5 there.