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Google My Business is now Google Business Profile. What changed

Google My Business is the old name. Google renamed it Google Business Profile, retired the separate app, and moved most editing into Google Search and Maps. The listing itself is the same thing.

By Ben Raymond · · 4 min read

What changed

  • The name: Google My Business became Google Business Profile.
  • Where you edit: mostly straight from Google Search or Maps while signed in.
  • The old Google My Business app was retired.
  • Some features have come and gone since, including Business Profile chat and the public Q&A section.

What didn't

  • Your listing, reviews and photos carried over.
  • It's still free.
  • It still controls how you show up in the map pack and on Maps.

Where to manage it now

  1. Sign in to the Google account that owns the profile.
  2. Search your business name on Google, or open it in Maps.
  3. Your profile controls appear right there: edit, performance, reviews, photos.
  4. Businesses with several locations can still use the Business Profile Manager.

Why the old name still matters

Lots of people, and lots of agencies, still say GMB. If you're reading an older guide or a quote that mentions Google My Business, it means your Business Profile. Just check the advice isn't about a feature that's since been removed.

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Questions

Straight answers.

What is Google My Business called now?

Google Business Profile. The listing is the same, it was renamed and editing moved into Google Search and Maps.

Is Google My Business still free?

Yes. Google Business Profile is free to create and manage.

Where did the Google My Business app go?

Google retired it. You now manage your profile from Google Search or Maps while signed in.

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