Add new category google maps

To add a new category to Google Maps, you'll need to create a new place or update an existing one. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Create a new place

  1. Open Google Maps on your computer or mobile device.
  2. Search for the location where you want to add the new category.
  3. Click on the "Search" result to open the location's page.
  4. Click on the "Add a missing place" button.
  5. Fill in the required information, including the name, address, and category.
  6. In the "Category" field, select "Other" and then choose the new category you want to add from the dropdown menu.
  7. Click "Save" to create the new place.

Method 2: Update an existing place

  1. Open Google Maps on your computer or mobile device.
  2. Search for the existing place you want to update.
  3. Click on the "Search" result to open the location's page.
  4. Click on the "Edit" button.
  5. Scroll down to the "Category" field and select "Other" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Choose the new category you want to add from the dropdown menu.
  7. Click "Save" to update the place.

Adding a new category

To add a new category to Google Maps, you'll need to submit a request to Google through their "Suggest a category" form. Here's how:

  1. Go to the Google Maps Suggest a category form.
  2. Fill in the required information, including the name of the new category and a brief description.
  3. Click "Submit" to send your request to Google.

Note: Google reviews and approves all category requests before they become available on Google Maps. This process may take some time, so be patient and don't expect the new category to appear immediately.