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Jay DesForges

Google Maps profile

Last updated: 23 hours ago

Ranking

1,428
Level 9
Jay DesForges is a Level 9 Local Guide. We’ve been tracking this profile for 1 year and 1 month. So far, about 246.98M photo views have been recorded.
That’s about 88.9K views every single day. This contributor is in the top 5% of all tracked Local Guides worldwide. Gap to Edouard Saint Pierre: 92.5K views. Content is highly visible: Jay DesForges generates around 2.9K views for each point achieved. On average, the guide uploads 4 photos per day.
#1,428
Photo views
246,977,920
+2,667,361
#3,739
Photos
13,226
+125
#29,584
Videos
30
+0
250,000,000 Photo views

Approx. 34 days remaining

#13,442
Ø Views per photo
18,674
+26
#4,750
Points
86,587
+667
#7,053
Reviews
653
#25,916
Answers
1,606
#45,046
Edits
2
#31,195
Places added
2
#5,406
Roads added
0
#17,908
Facts checked
18

Monthly increase in photo views for Jay DesForges

Total Ø Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.
2026 21.64M 5,410,649 0 16,015,833 4,776,714 850,049 - - - - - - - -
2025 25.63M 2,330,059 - 0 2,338,409 2,224,123 2,568,724 2,677,929 3,084,833 3,537,108 3,870,072 4,132,113 1,197,333 0

Monthly increase in uploaded photos for Jay DesForges

Total Ø Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.
2026 675 169 0 508 95 72 - - - - - - - -
2025 2K 183 - 0 110 155 119 514 428 235 255 147 46 0

Growth & Trends

What do these metrics mean?

Click on a category to learn more about each metric.

Photo views indicate how many times a Local Guide's uploaded images have been viewed on Google Maps. A high number suggests significant exposure and reach of the photos.

Photos shows the total number of images this Local Guide has uploaded to Google Maps. A larger photo count generally indicates higher activity and dedication to documenting various places.

Videos indicates how many videos a Local Guide has shared on Google Maps. Videos can provide more immersive insights into places and experiences.

Ø Views per Photo indicates how many views a photo receives on average. A high number often suggests high-quality and well-visible photos from a Local Guide. A low number, on the other hand, may indicate that many low-quality photos have been uploaded.

As with all statistics, context is key. If a Local Guide hasn’t uploaded photos for a long time and then suddenly uploads many at once (e.g., after an international trip), the value will initially drop because the total number of photos increases sharply. What matters is that the average views per photo stabilize over time or, ideally, even increase.

Points represent the reward system within the Local Guides program. Users earn points for various contributions, such as photos, reviews, or adding new places. A higher point count leads to a higher Local Guides level.

Reviews are written texts that a Local Guide posts about places on Google Maps. They offer other users helpful insights into sights, restaurants, or businesses.

Answers indicates how often a Local Guide responds to questions from other users about specific places. This interaction helps clarify inquiries quickly.

Edits involve updating location information, addresses, or other details. Each correction improves the accuracy of Google Maps.

Places added shows how many new locations a Local Guide has contributed to Google Maps. This helps expand the map's coverage, enabling others to discover more relevant spots.

Roads added indicates how many new or updated roads a Local Guide has mapped. This improves routing and traffic information for everyone.

Facts checked refers to the corrections and confirmations of place information. Each verified entry helps maintain accurate data on Google Maps.

About Google Local Guides Ranking

What are Local Guides?

The Google Local Guides program is a global community of explorers who write reviews, share photos, answer questions, add or edit places, and check facts on Google Maps. Millions of people rely on these contributions to decide where to go and what to do.

Local Guides earn points for their contributions, which can help them reach higher program levels and unlock exclusive benefits along the way.

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Database Statistics

A global leaderboard for Google Maps explorers. Current status (April 21, 2026): 101,198 profiles, 2.61T views and 268.23M photos.

  • Momentum: +1.39B views (24h) · +14.13B views (7 days) · 100,244 profiles updated (24h) · 23,454 new profiles (30 days)
  • Milestones: 152 profiles ≥ 1 Billion views · Top: 41.55B views · 4,822 ≥ 100M · 34,301 ≥ 10M
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