A new Chrome extension called FixTheGulf aims to restore the name of the Gulf of Mexico on Google Maps. This initiative comes in response to a recent decision by the Trump administration to rebrand the body of water as the ‚Gulf of America.‘
Developed by Bryce Bostwick, an iOS developer, the extension allows users to revert the name back to its historical title with a simple click. It was uploaded to GitHub on February 15, 2025, as a means of digital resistance against the administration’s policies.
The name change gained attention following a series of executive orders from Trump that many viewed as controversial. While major tech companies like Google and Apple quickly complied with the name change, this extension provides a way for users to push back.
The extension highlights how small digital tools can empower individuals to resist broader political changes. Users can easily install the extension and restore the original name, showcasing a form of online activism.
For more information, visit the original article on Mashable.