This page is updated with each product release. The changelog lists releases by date and includes any new features, bug fixes, and significant performance improvements. You can also browse and filter all release notes for all products in the [Google API Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/release-notes). To subscribe to these release notes, add the [feed URL](https://developers.google.com/static/feeds/places-sdk-android-release-notes.xml) of this page to your [RSS feed reader](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_feed_aggregators). [![Subscribe](https://developers.google.com/static/maps/documentation/images/rss-icon.svg)](https://developers.google.com/static/feeds/places-sdk-android-release-notes.xml) This page lists release notes for 2025 and 2026. For earlier releases, see the [Places SDK for Android release notes archive](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/release-notes-archive). ## September 30, 2026 6.0.2 Announcement **Release 6.0.2** The Places SDK for Android version 6.0.2 is now available. For information about this release, and for all previous releases, see the [Release Notes](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/release-notes) or subscribe to the Release Notes [XML feed](https://developers.google.com/static/feeds/places-sdk-android-release-notes.xml). If you are a new user, see [Set Up in the Google Cloud Console](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/cloud-setup) to start the installation process. If you are an existing customer, see the upgrade instructions at [Versions](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/versions.md.txt). 6.0.2 Breaking The following methods and fragments, and their related request and response Kotlin classes, have been removed: - `PlacesClient.findCurrentPlace` - `PlacesClient.fetchPlace` - `Places.initialize` methods - `PlacesClient.fetchPhoto` - `Autocomplete` - `AutocompleteFragment` - `AutocompleteSupportFragment` 6.0.2 Feature **Place Markers component** The Place Markers component of the Places UI Kit lets you create customizable map annotations that display key Place information directly on the map. This provides your users with a more informative map exploration experience without requiring them to tap into a detailed place card. For more information, see the [Place Markers documentation](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/place-markers-ui-kit). 6.0.2 Feature **Content slots** You can now use the Advance Place Details component of the Places UI Kit to add custom content slots to your map view. Content slots allow you to add your own content (such as AI-generated summaries, itinerary timestamps, or custom badges) directly into predefined layout zones. [See the documentation](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/advanced-place-details-ui-kit#create-custom-content-slots). 6.0.2 Feature **Client-side caching** The Places UI Kit now supports client-side caching for `AdvancedPlaceDetailsCompact` `AdvancedPlaceDetailsCompactFragment`, and `AdvancedPlaceDetailsFragment` and `PlaceMarker`. This decreases loading latency in applications and eliminates duplicate billing for previously fetched data. 6.0.2 Feature **Built-in Jetpack Compose support** The Places UI Kit now provides [Jetpack Compose](https://developer.android.com/compose) `@Composable` functions for `AdvancedPlaceDetailsCompact` and `PlaceMarkers`. For more information, see the documentation for the [Advanced Place Details](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/advanced-place-details-ui-kit.md.txt#built-in-jetpack-compose-support) and [Place Markers](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/place-markers-ui-kit.md.txt) components. 6.0.2 Change Place thumbnail views in `AdvancedPlaceDetailsCompact`, `PlaceDetailsCompactFragment`, `AdvancedPlaceDetailsCompactFragment`, `PlaceDetailsFragment`, `AdvancedPlaceDetailsFragment`, `PlaceSearchFragment`, `AdvancedPlaceSearchFragment`, and `AdvancedPlaceListFragment` of the Places UI Kit now appear for views that are less than 350 pixels wide. ## July 07, 2026 5.3.0 Announcement **Release 5.3.0** The Places SDK for Android version 5.3.0 is now available. For information about this release, and for all previous releases, see the [Release Notes](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/release-notes) or subscribe to the Release Notes [XML feed](https://developers.google.com/static/feeds/places-sdk-android-release-notes.xml). If you are a new user, see [Set Up in the Google Cloud Console](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/cloud-setup) to start the installation process. If you are an existing customer, see the upgrade instructions at [Versions](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/versions.md.txt). 5.3.0 Feature **GA launch of Advanced Places UI Kit components** The Advanced versions of the Place Details and Place Search components offer the same features as the Essentials versions. They also let you configure the action buttons of the component and apply search and filtering options to the reviews and media that are displayed. The new Advanced Place List component lets you define and display a list of places. You can list up to 20 places from the same set of identities supported by the Place Details component (Place IDs, Place Resource Names, or lat/long coordinates). - [See the Overview page for full details](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/places-ui-kit-overview.md.txt). - [See the Advanced Place Details documentation](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/advanced-place-details-ui-kit.md.txt). - [See the Advanced Place Search documentation](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/advanced-place-search-ui-kit.md.txt). - [See the Advanced Place List documentation](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/advanced-place-list-ui-kit.md.txt). 5.3.0 Fixed Fixed a bug where status bar icons would disappear when Autocomplete is used. 5.3.0 Fixed Fixed a bug where launching Place Autocomplete in Android 12 and below, when Firebase Analytics was enabled, produced a `BadParcelableException`. ## April 07, 2026 5.2.0 Announcement **Release 5.2.0** The Places SDK for Android version 5.2.0 is now available. For information about this release, and for all previous releases, see the [Release Notes](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/release-notes) or subscribe to the Release Notes [XML feed](https://developers.google.com/static/feeds/places-sdk-android-release-notes.xml). If you are a new user, see [Set Up in the Google Cloud Console](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/cloud-setup) to start the installation process. If you are an existing customer, see the upgrade instructions at [Versions](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/versions.md.txt). 5.2.0 Feature **New fields added to provide more comprehensive place details.** You can now include the following in your [`FetchPlaceRequest`](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/reference/com/google/android/libraries/places/api/net/FetchPlaceRequest.md.txt) to retrieve additional information: - `AddressDescriptor`: Returns a relational description of the location, including landmarks and areas. - `ContainingPlaces`: Returns other notable places that contain the requested place. - `PostalAddress`: Returns the place's address in a structured `PostalAddress` format. - `PriceRange`: Returns the price range of the place. - `TimeZone`: Returns the time zone of the place. 5.2.0 Feature **Enhanced Photo metadata.** The [\`PhotoMetadata](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/reference/com/google/android/libraries/places/api/model/PhotoMetadata.md.txt) class now also provides links: - `flagContentURL`: Flags the photo content. - `googleMapsURL`: Allows the photo to be viewed directly on Google Maps. 5.2.0 Fixed The manual keep rule needed to fix `ServiceConfigurationError` in version 5.1.1 is no longer needed as of version 5.2.0. ## December 18, 2025 Feature Places UI Kit customization tool. Create custom, cross-platform, Place Details configurations using our tool. You can use toggles to create your configuration, or upload an image to have Gemini get you started. [Access the tool](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/places-ui-kit-customization-tool). ## November 20, 2025 5.1.1 Announcement **Release 5.1.1** The Places SDK for Android version 5.1.1 is now available. For information about this release, and for all previous releases, see the [Release Notes](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/release-notes) or subscribe to the Release Notes [XML feed](https://developers.google.com/static/feeds/places-sdk-android-release-notes.xml). If you are a new user, see [Set Up in the Google Cloud Console](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/cloud-setup) to start the installation process. If you are an existing customer, see the upgrade instructions at [Versions](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/versions.md.txt). 5.1.1 Feature Text Search (New) now supports pagination through the [`getPagination()`](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/reference/com/google/android/libraries/places/api/net/SearchByTextResponse.md.txt#getPagination()) method. For more information, see [Pagination](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/text-search.md.txt#pagination). 5.1.1 Feature You can now return a link to the Google Maps page for a place by including the [`GOOGLE_MAPS_LINKS`](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/reference/com/google/android/libraries/places/api/model/Place.Field.md.txt#GOOGLE_MAPS_LINKS) field in your request. 5.1.1 Feature The Places UI Kit Place Details Compact Widget now supports a Lightbox for full-screen photo enlargement. For more information, see [Content display options](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/place-details-ui-kit.md.txt#content-display-options). 5.1.1 Feature You can now use the custom styling [Customization tool](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/places-ui-kit-custom-styling.md.txt#customization-tool) to create and visualize custom styling configurations for Places UI Kit elements. 5.1.1 Issue `ServiceConfigurationError` when using R8 Full Mode. The interim solution for version 5.1.1 is to add a proguard keep rule: -keepclassmembers class com.google.android.libraries.places.internal.** { (); } ## September 25, 2025 5.0.0 Announcement **Release 5.0.0** The Places SDK for Android version 5.0.0 is now available. For information about this release, and for all previous releases, see the [Release Notes](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/release-notes) or subscribe to the Release Notes [XML feed](https://developers.google.com/static/feeds/places-sdk-android-release-notes.xml). If you are a new user, see [Set Up in the Google Cloud Console](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/cloud-setup) to start the installation process. If you are an existing customer, see the upgrade instructions at [Versions](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/versions.md.txt). 5.0.0 Breaking The following previously deprecated fields have been removed: - `ADDRESS` - use `FORMATTED_ADDRESS` instead. - `ICON_URL` - use `ICON_MASK_URL` instead. - `LAT_LNG` - use `LOCATION` instead. - `NAME` - use `DISPLAY_NAME` instead. - `PHONE_NUMBER` - use `INTERNATIONAL_PHONE_NUMBER` instead. - `USER_RATINGS_TOTAL` - use `USER_RATING_COUNT` instead. - `WHEELCHAIR_ACCESSIBLE_ENTRANCE` - use `ACCESSIBILITY_OPTIONS` instead.
For more information on alternate fields, see [Place Data Fields (New)](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/data-fields.md.txt). 5.0.0 Breaking In accordance with the [Mobile OS version support policy](https://developers.google.com/maps/software-support.md.txt#mobile-os-version-support-policy), we are freezing support for Android 6.0 (API levels 23 and below) as of Places SDK for Android v5.0.0. The new minSDK is Android 7.0 (API level 24). Earlier Places SDK versions will continue supporting Android 6.0. If your dependencies do not specify a version number, your IDE will load the newest SDK version and new builds of your app will not support Android 6.0. [Specify a version](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/versions.md.txt) of the Places SDKs for Android in your application's build dependencies in order to control when you raise the minimum supported OS for new versions of your app. 5.0.0 Breaking The previously deprecated `AutocompleteFragment` class has been removed. Use `AutocompleteSupportFragment` instead. 5.0.0 Breaking Apps that use the Places SDK for Android must now enable Java 8 library support. For more information, see . 5.0.0 Breaking The following previously deprecated methods have been removed from the `Place` class, along with their associated `Place.Builder` methods: - `getAddress()` - use `getFormattedAddress()` instead. - `getIconUrl()` - use `getIconMaskUrl()` instead. - `getLatLng` - use `getLocation()` instead. - `getName()` - use `getDisplayName()` instead. - `getNameLanguageCode()` - use `getDisplayNameLanguageCode()` instead. - `getPhoneNumber()` - use `getInternationalPhoneNumber()` instead. - `getTypes()` - use `getPlaceTypes()` instead. - `getUserRatingsTotal()` - use `getUserRatingCount()` instead. - `getWheelchairAccessibleEntrance()` - use `getAccessibilityOptions()` instead. 5.0.0 Deprecated The following Places SDK (Legacy) APIs are now deprecated: - `Places.initialize()` --- use [`Places.initializeWithNewPlacesApiEnabled()`](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/reference/com/google/android/libraries/places/api/Places.md.txt#initializeWithNewPlacesApiEnabled(android.content.Context,java.lang.String)) instead. - `PlacesClient.findCurrentPlace()` and the associated request and response classes --- use [`PlacesClient.searchNearby()`](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/reference/com/google/android/libraries/places/api/net/PlacesClient.md.txt#searchNearby(com.google.android.libraries.places.api.net.SearchNearbyRequest)) instead. - `PlacesClient.fetchPhoto()` and the associated request and response classes --- use [`PlacesClient.fetchResolvedPhotoUri()`](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/reference/com/google/android/libraries/places/api/net/PlacesClient.md.txt#fetchResolvedPhotoUri(com.google.android.libraries.places.api.net.FetchResolvedPhotoUriRequest)) instead. - The Places API (Legacy) autocomplete widget --- migrate to [Place Autocomplete (New)](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/legacy/migrate-autocomplete.md.txt) to use the [Autocomplete (New) widget](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/place-autocomplete.md.txt#autocomplete-widget), or [get place predictions programmatically](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/legacy/autocomplete.md.txt#get_place_predictions). - `AutocompleteActivityMode` - `PlacesClient.awaitFindCurrentPlace()` and the associated request class - `PlacesClient.awaitFetchPhoto()` and the associated request class
5.0.0 Feature The following Generative AI summary fields are now available: - [`GENERATIVE_SUMMARY`](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/reference/com/google/android/libraries/places/api/model/Place.Field.md.txt#GENERATIVE_SUMMARY) - [`NEIGHBORHOOD_SUMMARY`](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/reference/com/google/android/libraries/places/api/model/Place.Field.md.txt#NEIGHBORHOOD_SUMMARY) - [`REVIEW_SUMMARY`](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/reference/com/google/android/libraries/places/api/model/Place.Field.md.txt#REVIEW_SUMMARY) - [`EV_CHARGE_AMENITY_SUMMARY`](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/reference/com/google/android/libraries/places/api/model/Place.Field.md.txt#EV_CHARGE_AMENITY_SUMMARY) 5.0.0 Feature The following classes and methods are now available: - [`ConsumerAlert`](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/reference/com/google/android/libraries/places/api/model/ConsumerAlert.md.txt) - [`getVisitDate()`](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/reference/com/google/android/libraries/places/api/model/Review.md.txt#getVisitDate()) - [`getFlagContentUri()`](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/reference/com/google/android/libraries/places/api/model/Review.md.txt#getFlagContentUri()) 5.0.0 Feature You can now define custom themes to modify the styling of both the Autocomplete (New) [Place Autocomplete widget](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/place-autocomplete.md.txt#autocomplete-widget) and the UI Kit [Basic Place Autocomplete component](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/basic-place-autocomplete-ui-kit.md.txt). For more information, see [Custom Styling](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/places-ui-kit-custom-styling.md.txt). ## July 16, 2025 4.4.1 Feature **Full Place Details available in Places UI Kit Place Details component** The Places UI Kit Place Details component now allows you to display full information about a place. [See the full documentation](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/place-details-ui-kit.md.txt) 4.4.1 Announcement **Release 4.4.1** The Places SDK for Android version 4.4.1 is now available. For information about this release, and for all previous releases, see the [Release Notes](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/release-notes) or subscribe to the Release Notes [XML feed](https://developers.google.com/static/feeds/places-sdk-android-release-notes.xml). If you are a new user, see [Set Up in the Google Cloud Console](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/cloud-setup) to start the installation process. If you are an existing customer, see the upgrade instructions at [Versions](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/versions.md.txt). 4.4.1 Feature **Places UI Kit Basic Place Autocomplete component** The Places UI Kit Autocomplete component allows you to customize the look, feel, and content of a full-screen search bar that provides autocomplete results as a user types. [See the full documentation](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/basic-place-autocomplete-ui-kit.md.txt). 4.4.1 Feature **Places UI Kit Place Search component** The Places UI Kit Place Search component allows you to customize the look, feel, and content of the place card generated by a search by text or search nearby request. [See the full documentation](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/place-search-ui-kit.md.txt). ## May 28, 2025 4.3.1 Feature The Place Autocomplete widget is now available for [Autocomplete (New)](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/place-autocomplete.md.txt). 4.3.1 Feature The [Place Details UI Kit](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/place-details-ui-kit.md.txt) is now in General Availability. 4.3.1 Issue Apps that use the Places SDK for Android 4.3.1 fail to build if the [Material Components for Android](https://github.com/material-components/material-components-android/tree/master/lib/java/com/google/android/material/shape) are not included as a dependency. To resolve this issue, add the components as a dependency in your module-level `build.gradle` file: ```java dependencies { implementation 'com.google.android.libraries.places:places:4.3.1' implementation 'com.google.android.material:material:1.12.0' } ``` 4.3.1 Announcement **Release 4.3.1** The Places SDK for Android version 4.3.1 is now available. For information about this release, and for all previous releases, see the [Release Notes](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/release-notes.md.txt) or subscribe to the Release Notes [XML feed](https://developers.google.com/static/feeds/places-sdk-android-release-notes.xml). If you are a new user, see [Set Up in the Google Cloud Console](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/cloud-setup) to start the installation process. If you are an existing customer, see the upgrade instructions at [Versions](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/versions.md.txt). ## March 19, 2025 4.2.0 Announcement **Release 4.2.0** The Places SDK for Android version 4.2.0 is now available. For information about this release, and for all previous releases, see the [Release Notes](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/release-notes.md.txt) or subscribe to the Release Notes [XML feed](https://developers.google.com/static/feeds/places-sdk-android-release-notes.xml). If you are a new user, see [Set Up in the Google Cloud Console](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/cloud-setup) to start the installation process. If you are an existing customer, see the upgrade instructions at [Versions](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/versions.md.txt). 4.2.0 Issue Apps configured with both `minifyEnabled` and `coreLibraryDesugaringEnabled` set to `true` may encounter a `java.lang.NoSuchMethodException: j$.time.Instant.getNano` crash. This issue is specific to release builds and has been fixed in version 4.3.1 of the Places SDK for Android. To resolve this crash, please upgrade your Places SDK dependency to version 4.3.1. 4.2.0 Issue Apps that use the Places SDK for Android 4.2.0 fail to build if the [Material Components for Android](https://github.com/material-components/material-components-android/tree/master/lib/java/com/google/android/material/shape) are not included as a dependency. To resolve this issue, add the components as a dependency in your module-level `build.gradle` file: ```java dependencies { implementation 'com.google.android.libraries.places:places:4.2.0' implementation 'com.google.android.material:material:1.12.0' } ``` 4.2.0 Feature The Place Details UI Kit for Place Details, now available as an Experimental feature, allows you to add an individual UI component that displays place details to your app. For more information, see [Places UI Kit: Place Details (Experimental)](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/place_details_ui_kit). For release notes from 2024 and earlier, see the [Places SDK for Android release notes archive](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/android-sdk/release-notes-archive).