# Google Maps is restoring the names of locations in Poland that were changed to offensive alternatives

> Google Maps is the default way that millions around the world get around and do research on locations, but an apparent attack on the names of Google Maps locations in Poland has left offensive and vulgar names in place.

- **Source:** [9to5Google](https://9to5google.com/2026/07/06/google-maps-poland-location-rename/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bf12f8b9e61b2a28580ef)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #google
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4bf12f8b9e61b2a28580ef

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