Google Business Profile (Google My Business) Category Changes by Month
We monitor any changes to the list of categories Google currently has in the United States of America (USA) and update this table monthly with any categories that get added, have their names changed, or get removed. Although many category changes do roll out to other countries, you will find that the list of categories varies a bit country-to-country.
October 2022
New
- Auto window tinting service
- Berufsfachschule (vocational school with apprenticeship)
- Combined primary and secondary school
- Comprehensive secondary school
- Hauptschule (lower-tier secondary school)
- Indian motorcycle dealer
- Personal watercraft dealer
- Powersports vehicle dealer
- Realschule (middle-tier secondary school)
- Serviced apartment
- Vocational gymnasium school
- Vocational secondary school
Updated
-
- Dept of State Treasure changed to Department state of treasure
Removed
- Legally defined lodging
- Pet friendly accomodation
August 2022
New
- Glasses Repair Service
- MG Dealer
- Natural Rock Climbing Area
- Onsen
- Optical instrument repair service
- Pickleball court
- Support Group
- Wallpaper installer
Updated
-
- Car repair and maintenance changed to Car repair and maintenance service
Removed
- Baseball
June 2022
New
- Auto glass repair service
- Cha chaan teng (Hong Kong-style cafe)
Updated
-
- Anodizer is now Anodizing service
- Bicycle wholesale is now Bicycle wholesaler
- CNG fittment center is now CNG fitment center
- Computer networking center is now Computer networking service
- Communications tower is now Tower communication service
- Electrical utility manufacturer is now Electrical equipment manufacturer
- Income protection insurance is now Income protection insurance agency
- Interior door is now Interior door shop
- Jewellery manufacturer is now Jewelry manufacturer
- Meat products is now Meat products store
- Mineral water wholesale is now s
- Municipal department agriculture food supply is now Municipal department of agriculture food supply
- Painting stripping company is now Paint stripping service
- Pile driver is now Pile driving service
- Polytechnic is now Polytechnic college
- Rolls Royce dealer is now Rolls-Royce dealer
- State department agricultural development is now State department of agricultural development
- State department social defense is now State department of social defense
- Thermal energy company is now Thermal power plant
Removed
- None
April 2022
New
- Secondary school
- General education school
- Cupra dealer
- Central European restaurant
- Caucasian restaurant
- Arab restaurant
Updated
- Secondary school three is now Secondary school (Germany)
- Fair trade organization is now Office of a fair trade organization
- Afghan restaurant is now Afghani restaurant
- Audio visual equipment rental service is now Audiovisual equipment rental service
- Modern izakaya restaurants is now Modern izakaya restaurant
Removed
- Deaf school
- Gymnasium cz
February 2022
New
- Scenography company
Updated
- Real estate agents is now Real estate agent
Removed
- Ethnic restaurant
- Indoor lodging
December 2021
New
- Dumpster rental service
- Space of remembrance
- South Indian restaurant
- Rajasthani restaurant
- North Indian restaurant
- Non vegetarian restaurant
- Mughlai restaurant
- Marathi restaurant
- Kerala restaurant
- Hyderabadi restaurant
- Gujarati restaurant
- Dhaba
- Bengali restaurant
- Awadhi restaurant
- Andhra restaurant
Updated
- Driving test centre is now Driving test center
- Extremadurian restaurant is now Extremaduran restaurant
Removed
- Convenience stores organization
- Archery hall
- Archery event
November 2021
New
- Funeral celebrant service
- Vehicle wrapping service
Updated
- None
Removed
- Bailiff
- Huissier
September 2021
New
- Doner kebab restaurant
- Fish restaurant
- Meyhane
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
August 2021
New
- Toast restaurant
- Pilaf restaurant
- Kofta restaurant
- Durum restaurant
- Cig kofte restaurant
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
June 2021
New
- Dealer of Fiat Professional
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
May 2021
New
- American grocery store
- Dacia dealer
Updated
- Train ticket counter changed to Train ticket office
Removed
- None
April 2021
New
- Abarth dealer
- Building designer
- Dietitian
Updated
- Resort changed to Resort hotel
- Car service changed to Chauffer service
- Political Party changed to Politcal Party Office
Removed
- Cat Hostel
- Dog Hostel
March 2021
New
- Transplant surgeon
- Surgical oncologist
- Radiotherapist
- Pediatric urologist
- Pediatric surgeon
- Pediatric rheumatologist
- Pediatric pulmonologist
- Pediatric orthopedic surgeon
- Pediatric oncologist
- Pediatric neurologist
- Pediatric nephrologist
- Pediatric hematologist
- Pediatric gastroenterologist
- Pediatric endocrinologist
- Pediatric dermatologist
- Neurophysiologist
- Men’s health physician
- Intensivist
- Hyperbaric medicine physician
- Hepatologist
- Geriatrician
- Fixed-base operator
- Cosmetic surgeon
- Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon
- Bariatric surgeon
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
February 2021
New
- Aadhar center
- Açaí shop
- Acaraje restaurant
- Anganwadi center
- Assamese restaurant
- Auto rickshaw stand
- Ayam penyet restaurant
- Bangle Shop
- Batik clothing store
- Bike wash
- Cendol restaurant
- Chop bar
- Cycle rickshaw stand
- Drone shop
- Government ration shop
- Haleem restaurant
- Health Counselor
- Indian sweets shop
- Kalle pache restaurant
- Koshari restaurant
- Lechon restaurant
- Lock Store
- Momo restaurant
- Musalla
- Nasi restaurant
- Odia restaurant
- Paan shop
- Paisa restaurant
- Panipuri shop
- Pay by weight restaurant
- Poke bar
- Saree Shop
- Seblak restaurant
- Shawarma restaurant
- Soto restaurant
- Tacaca restaurant
- Tegal restaurant
- Temaki restaurant
- Tiffin center
- Tire repair shop
- Tortilla shop
- Vinyl sign shop
- Yakisoba Restaurant
Updated
- Private School changed to Private Educational Institution
- Public School changed to Public Educational Institution
Removed
- None
December 2020
New
- Business Banking Service
- Cooperative Bank
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
October 2020
New
- Tattoo artist
- Shared-use commercial kitchen
- Electric vehicle charging station contractor
- cat trainer
- cat breeder
- cat boarding service
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
September 2020
New
- Lancia Dealer
- Eyelash Salon
- DS Automobiles Dealer
- Doula
- Daihatsu Dealer
- Ayurvedic Clinic
- Aircraft Dealer
- Pyrotechnician
Updated
- Marriage counselor changed to marriage or relationship counselor
Removed
- None
August 2020
New
- Dental Implants Provider
- Baden Restaurant
- Bavarian Restaurant
- Franconian Restaurant
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
June 2020
New
- Countertop contractor
- Recycling drop-off location
Updated
- Oral maxillofacial surgeon changed to Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
Removed
- None
May 2020
New
- Luggage Storage Facility
- Medical Lawyer
Updated
- Chinese Pastry changed to Chinese Bakery
Removed
- None
April 2020
New
- Parapharmacy
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
March 2020
New
- Physician assistant
- Interior decorator
- Cultural landmark
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
February 2020
New
- Gated community
- Pig farm
- Tibetan restaurant
Updated
- None
Removed
- Industrial area
- Religious seminary
- Time and temperature announcement service
January 2020
New
- Scottish restaurant
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
December 2019
New
- 3D printing service
- Ram dealer
- Compressed natural gas station
- Child psychiatrist
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
November 2019
New
- Auto painting
Updated
- None
Removed
- Zac
October 2019
New
- Gynecologist
- Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Psychomotor therapist
Updated
- Japanese confectionary shop is now Japanese confectionery shop
Removed
- Producteur de Champagne
- Grand cafe
September 2019
New
- Transit Depot
- Train Depot
- Photo Booth
- Legally Defined Lodging
- Bus Depot
- Beautician
- Auto bodywork mechanic
Updated
- Meal Takeaway got renamed to Takeout Restaurant
- Health Club got renamed to Fitness Center
Removed
- None
August 2019
New
- Russian Grocery Store
Updated
- None
Removed
- Voting facility
- Producteur Eau Minerale
- Spa resort
- Shanxi style restaurant
- Luxury hotel
- Japanese inn with hot spring
- Indian Curry Restaurant
- Hubei style restaurant
- Huaiyang style restaurant
- Fitness class
- Family hotel
- Dong Bei restaurant
- Conference hotel
- Business hotel
- Budget hotel
- Boutique hotel
- Beach resort
July 2019
New
- Nurse Practitioner
- Tiki Bar
Updated
- None
Removed
- Hua Hui Market Place
June 2019
New
- None
Updated
- Tae Kwon Do Comp Area became Taekwondo Competition Area
- Producteur de Foie Gras became Foie gras producer
Removed
- None
May 2019
New
- Tesla showroom
- Sushi takeaway
- Smart Car dealer
- Rolls Royce dealer
- McLaren dealer
- Maybach dealer
- Maserati dealer
- Lamborghini dealer
- Karma dealer
- Genesis dealer
- Ferrari dealer
- Cell phone charging station
- Bugatti dealer
- Bentley dealer
- Aston Martin dealer
- Alfa Romeo dealer
Updated
- None
Removed
- Asian Massage Therapist
April 2019
New
- Tabascan restaurant
- Pueblan restaurant
- Pozole restaurant
- Parsi restaurant
- Oaxacan restaurant
- North Eastern Indian restaurant
- Modern Indian restaurant
- Mexican torta restaurant
- Indian sizzler restaurant
- Eyebrow bar
- Camping Cabin
Updated
- None
Removed
- Drug Addiction Treatment Center
December 2018
New
- None
Updated
- None
Removed
- Cleaning Service
November 2018
New
- Biryani Restaurant
Updated
- Physiotherapy Equip Supplier became Physiotherapy equipment supplier
- Natural Foods Store became Natural Goods Store
Removed
- None
October 2018
New
- None
Updated
- Bubble Tea became Bubble Tea Store
Removed
- None
August 2018
New
- Soondae restaurant
- Smart dealer
- Skoda dealer
- Self service health station
- Seat dealer
- Sardinian restaurant
- Rice Cake Shop
- Prosthodontist
- Piedmontese restaurant
- Peugeot dealer
- Package locker
- MINI dealer
- Lombardian restaurant
- Ligurian restaurant
- Javanese restaurant
- Escape room center
- Coffee Stand
- Citroen dealer
- Travel Lounge
- (Updated) Lincoln Mercury Dealer is now called “Lincoln Dealer”
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
April 2018
New
- Basko Restaurant
- Balinese Restaurant
- Batak Restaurant
- Betawi Restaurant
- Central Javanese Restaurant
- East Javenese Restaurant
- Ikan Bakar Restaurant
- Manado Restaurant
- Murtabak Restaurant
- Nasi Uduk Restaurant
- Padang Restaurant
- Pecel Lele Restaurant
- Pempek Restaurant
- Satay Restaurant
- Sfiha Restaurant
- Soto Ayam Restaurant
- South Sulawesi Restaurant
- Sudanese Restaurant
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
January 2018
New
- Chettinad restaurant
- Dong Bei restaurant
- Extremadurian restaurant
- Fitness class
- Goan restaurant
- Huaiyang style restaurant
- Hubei style restaurant
- Indian Curry Restaurant
- Indian Takeaway
- Japanese Inns
- Karnataka restaurant
- Konkani restaurant
- Lodging
- Majorcan restaurant
- Shanxi style restaurant
- Sports Club
Updated
- None
Removed
- United States Indian reservation
- Unemployment Insurance Consultant
- Truck Wash
- Trinity Church
- Trailer Hitch Supplier
- Traffic Police Station
- Tractor Equipment Supplier
- Table & Chair Rental Service
- Specialist Hospital
- Shower Door Supplier
- Route
- Rock Landscaping Contractor
- Otolaryngology Hospital
- Natural Gas Supplier
- Nanny
- Male Hospital
- Magazine Publisher
- Lobster Restaurant
- Grande Ecole
- Establishment POI
- Equestrian Resort
- Dump Truck Service
- Dog Sitter
- Community Park
- City Hospital
- City Center
- Chinese Medical Hospital
- Canadian Indian reserve
- Bible Church
September 2017
New
- Synchronized Swimming
- Skittle Alley
- Piste Vtt
- Picture Frame Renovating and Restoring Service
- Oriental Art Museum
- Craft Centre
- Cours de Surf
- Cours de Capoeira
- Artistic Painting School
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
August 2017
New
- State
- People S House
- Lion Dance Troupe
- Ballroom
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
June-Sept 2017
New
- Video Karaoke
- Traditional Teahouse
- Sundae Restaurant
- Specialized Clinic
- Specialist Hospital
- Social Welfare Center
- Screen Printing Shop
- Printer Ink Refill Store
- Outdoor Clothing and Equipment Shop
- Oriental Medicine Store
- Oriental Medical Clinic
- Lottery Shop
- Korean Rib Restaurant
- Korean Beef Restaurant
- Fortune Telling Services
- Filtration Plant
- Exhibition and Trade Centre
- Drivers License Training School
- Copying Supply Store
- Cooking School
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
May 2017
New
- Route
- Opel Dealer
- General Hospital
Updated
- None
Removed
- None
April 2017
New
- Advertising Service
- Capital
- Fiat dealer
- Garden Machinery Supplier
- Musician and Composer
- Payphone
- Public Call Office Booth
- Quad Rental Service
- Renault dealer
- Train yard
Updated
- None
Removed
- None