How to Change Place Names on the Map from Local Language to English

Steve

Steve

Last updated on Nov 6, 2026

Symptom

There are instances in which a user prefers that the names of places on the map are in the English language rather than the local languages or characters in a given location.

Explanation

By default, the maps will show places in a country's local language/s.

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Resolution

MapifyPro will allow you to choose a Map Style where the names of locations on the map are in English instead of the local languages in that location (e.g. Spain instead of España).

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You can change the Map Style within the WP-admin by following the below steps:

  1. Navigate to Maps within the MapifyPro plugin.
  2. Click 'Edit' for the required map.
  3. Scroll down to the Map Mode Settingssection.
  4. From the Style dropdown list, change MapifyPro Default to Terrain, GrayScale, or Ink (these map styles do display places in English).
  5. Once selected, click 'Update' to save your changes.