MapQuest's decision to retain the name 'Lake Ontario' in its app contributed to a surge in app downloads and rankings.

MapQuest’s app surges to No. 1 in Navigation after refusing to rename Lake Ontario https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/31/mapquests-app-surges-to-no-1-in-navigation-after-refusing-to-rename-lake-ontario/

MapQuest, the "OG of online mapping," is now soaring in the app charts after refusing to call Lake Ontario "Lake America" in its product. Here's more from @Sarahp for @Techcrunch. https://flip.it/nFwMH7 #MapQuest #LakeOntario #TrumpAdministration

MapQuest is getting an unexpected boost from its decision to defy President Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/31/mapquests-app-surges-to-no-1-in-navigation-after-refusing-to-rename-lake-ontario/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

MapQuest Sticks With Lake Ontario, Sees Surge in App Downloads https://uk.pcmag.com/gps-navigation/166989/mapquest-sticks-with-lake-ontario-sees-surge-in-app-downloads MapQuest's app ranking hits number one for navigation as it keeps Lake Ontario's name intact. Meanwhile, Google Maps is facing some backlash for displaying the 'Lake America' name.