Protect Your Privacy by Blurring Your Home on Google Maps

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more.

Google Maps is the most popular navigation tool on the internet, making it easy to find where you're going, including the street view feature that gives you a look at the address. While this can be handy for finding parking at a business, it also means your front door, yard or driveway is likely visible to anyone who searches for your address.