topic Re: Google Maps Screen Time in Mobile Apps & Services

Google Maps Screen Time

fatar760 — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:15:23 GMT

Hi,

Is there a way of stopping Google Maps being recorded as part of one's 'screen time' data?

I remember this used to be possible on previous Samsung phones (I'm currently on S24), but haven't been able to work it out for a few years.

If I have Google Maps on in the car for a 6 hour drive then I'd prefer its screen time to not be recorded in the same way as when I check my phone for Whatsapp or Gmail etc.

Re: Google Maps Screen Time

arianwen27 — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:58:16 GMT

Settings, digital wellbeing, settings, excluded apps

Should do it

Re: Google Maps Screen Time

fatar760 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:18:51 GMT

Ah excellent - thank you! I didn't realise there was a settings within that digital wellbeing menu 😛