What's changing with Google+

On November 17, 2015, we launched the new Google+, redesigned to make it simpler and faster to use Collections, Communities, and see your home stream. 

If you use the Google+ app on a mobile phone, you'll see the new Google+ when your app updates. 

You can try out the new Google+ on your computer. To switch to the new Google+, click Try the new Google+.

Some features are not available in the new Google+. If you try out the new Google+ on your computer and want to switch back to classic Google+, click Back to classic G+ in the lower left corner of your screen. You can only switch back to classic Google+ using a computer.

Some changes in the new Google+:

Here are a few details on some of the changes you'll see.

Photo tagging

To see or delete name tags in photos, use the Album Archive.

Location Information

To see location information for a photo, use the Android app or switch back to classic Google+. To edit or hide location information for a photo, switch back to classic Google+.

Profiles

Profiles in the new Google+ have been streamlined and simplified. They include your Collections, Communities, and posts. People using the new Google+ can only see your new Google+ profile.

Some information is visible on your Google+ profile to people using classic Google+, but doesn't show up in the new Google+. You can change or remove that information by switching back to classic Google+ and editing your profile.

The "Photos" tab on your Google+ profile no longer shows up in the new Google+. You can see it by switching back to classic Google+.  You can also use Google Photos to store, share, and manage your photos.

Events

In the new Google+, you can only make new events in the Android app. To make events on a computer, switch back to classic Google+.

Hangouts

The new Google+ doesn't include Hangouts. To use Hangouts, visit the Hangouts homepage or download the Hangouts app.

Location Sharing

With the new Google+, you can:

• See locations that people are sharing with you in their Google Account information. 
• See everyone sharing location with you on a map with Locations in the Android app.

Note: You can no longer share your location from the new Google+ iOS app. If you previously set up Location Sharing with the iOS app, you can use My Account to see and change your Location Sharing settings and can continue sharing your location if you're using Location History in the Google app.

Note: Not all features are available across all platforms. If you can't find something you're looking for, please try a different device.