Dropped Pins in Google Maps – How to Drop and Remove a Pin on Phone & Desktop

Let’s be honest—we’ve all been in that awkward situation where we're trying to explain our location over a phone call using vague references like “I’m near a big tree” or “beside a yellow house.” It’s confusing, frustrating, and honestly… unnecessary now. Thanks to Dropped Pins in Google Maps , you don’t need to describe your surroundings like a treasure map. You can simply drop a pin on the exact spot and share it. That’s it. Easy, accurate, and super helpful. What Exactly Is a Dropped Pin? A Dropped Pin in Google Maps is a small but powerful feature that lets you mark a precise location on the map, even if there’s no street name or address. Once you drop it, you can save it for later or share it with anyone. It’s been around since 2007, and it’s still one of the most underrated features of Google Maps. How to Drop a Pin on Google Maps (Mobile) We mostly use Google Maps on our phones, right? So here’s how to drop a pin on your mobile device: Open the Google Maps app. ...