Google is phasing out its dedicated Weather app for Android users, redirecting them to weather information presented within Google Search results. The shift, which began several months ago, is now accelerating, with users reporting the disappearance of the standalone app and the increasing prevalence of Search-based weather displays.
For years, Android users have relied on a dedicated Google Weather app, often accessible via a homescreen shortcut displaying a sun or cloud icon with the Google “G.” Tapping this icon previously launched a full-screen experience featuring current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecasts, and detailed information like wind speed, humidity, and UV index. This dedicated experience is now being replaced.
Users who previously utilized the homescreen shortcut are now directed to a redesigned weather page within Google Search. This page integrates a “Froggy” card – a visual element displaying current conditions and an hourly forecast – alongside a 10-day forecast carousel. New additions to the Search-based experience include drop-down menus for precipitation, wind, humidity, and air quality data, and the incorporation of AI Overviews to summarize weather conditions.
The transition isn’t uniform. Some users have received a notification stating, “The weather page has moved,” and subsequently lost the “View all details” button that previously opened the full-screen Weather experience. Scrolling down on the new Search results page now displays standard web results. Although the rollout is not yet complete, Google appears to be consolidating its weather services within its core Search product.
According to Android Authority, the Google Weather app was never available for direct download on the Google Play Store, but could be accessed through a homescreen shortcut created via the Google app. The publication notes that the app remains available only on Pixel phones.
The move suggests Google intends to streamline its offerings and focus on delivering weather information through its widely used Search platform. The company has not publicly commented on the reasons for the deprecation, but the shift aligns with a broader trend of integrating features directly into Search rather than maintaining separate, standalone apps.
