Minimalist Google Maps

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Minimalist Google Maps
Focus on the map, not the noise. Instantly hide distracting outside panels, search boxes, and UI overlays with a single click.

Are you tired of Google Maps feeling cluttered with search histories, promotional chips, massive panels, and overlapping dialogue boxes when you just want to look at the map?

Minimalist Google Maps is a lightweight, privacy-focused extension that strips away the visual noise, leaving you with a beautiful, clean, and uninterrupted map view. Whether you are taking screenshots of a route for a presentation, planning a trip, or just prefer a clean aesthetic, this extension puts the map back in focus.

✨ Key Features
One-Click Toggle: Easily switch between a completely clean map and the standard Google Maps interface right from your browser toolbar.

Decluttered Workspace: Automatically hides the search omnibox,  header banners, bottom cards, and floating panels.

Instant Load (No Flicker): Designed to inject styles instantly so you never see the distracting elements pop in and out.

Ultra-Lightweight & Private: Zero tracking, no background scripts running when you aren't on Maps, and absolutely no personal data collection.

🗺️ Who is this for?
Designers & Creators: Perfect for grabbing clean, professional screenshots of maps without having to manually crop out search boxes and panels.

Power Users: Enjoy a pure "Zen mode" map on secondary monitors or during presentations.

Minimalist Lovers: If you prefer clean, minimalist interfaces and want to focus on geography rather than UI clutter.

🔒 Privacy & Safety First
We believe your data belongs to you. Minimalist Google Maps requires only the absolute minimum permissions needed to run:

storage — To remember whether you turned the clean mode ON or OFF.

activeTab — To safely apply the clean styling only when you are actively viewing Google Maps.

No external servers, no tracking, and 100% open-source peace of mind.