Restore the Gulf of Mexico

Updates Google Maps to show the Gulf of Mexico again.

Restore the Gulf of Mexico Chrome Extension

"Restore the Gulf of Mexico" is a Chrome extension that enhances Google Maps by restoring the visual representation of the Gulf of Mexico. After installation, you may need to refresh your browser a few times to clear caches and ensure the Gulf is visible again. Enjoy an accurate view of this vital region with this simple yet powerful tool.

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By: Bryce Bostwick

Users: 2,000+

Rating: 4.83

(76)

3 new ratings

Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2025-02-18)

Creation date: 2025-02-16

Size: 12.87K

Email: ch*****@bryce.co

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 17,970 ▲ 5

Other rankings

#6461 in Just for Fun ▲ 71 #282 in google maps keyword 23 ▼ 13

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Effective at restoring the name to Gulf of Mexico
Easy to use and works as described
Provides a sense of resistance against unwanted changes
Compatible with different browsers like Brave
Offers an immediate solution for names in Google Maps

Cons

Does not consistently work when logged in
Issues with displaying the correct name in Google Maps
Recent updates seem to have broken functionality
Partial fixes; sometimes displays both names

Most mentioned

The frustration with the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico
The extension's ability to correct Google Maps naming
Desire for broader functionality or further improvements
User appreciation for the extension as a form of protest
Challenges with getting the extension to work correctly across different contexts

User reviews

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Amazing. Feels good, man. I don't wanna see or hear or know about anything right trash do.

Hadrian McQuaig, 2025-03-06

This is the best chrome extension I've ever seen or used!!!

Timothy May, 2025-02-25

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Restore the Gulf of Mexico requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Restore the Gulf of Mexico. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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