Organic Maps — the privacy-focused, open-source alternative to Google Maps — has rolled out its 2025.11.25 update, adding a broad mix of new features across iOS, Android, and general app functionality. The app is known for relying on OpenStreetMap data and offering offline-first navigation, so updates like this matter for users who prefer private, lightweight map tools without corporate tracking.
One of the more visible changes is an expansion of Wikipedia previews. When you tap on a town or city, Organic Maps shows a short summary sourced from Wikipedia, and these previews are now available in Turkish, Japanese, and Chinese. The update also lets users toggle visual highlights for downloaded regions, making it easier to see which areas are available for offline use — a small but helpful addition for anyone preparing maps ahead of a trip.
Because Organic Maps syncs with current OpenStreetMap data multiple times a month, this release includes updates as of November 23, 2025. But the more substantial improvements arrive on mobile platforms. For iOS, users can now edit bookmarks and tracks directly by tapping their names on the Place Information Page. Additional changes include support for iOS 26 and macOS 26’s Liquid Glass theme, a new long-press copy function for place names and addresses, and smoother list management: you can change the list for a bookmark or track from the Place Information Page, and a search option has been added to make rearranging lists easier. The layout during iPad navigation has also been corrected, along with a color fix for the Download Maps button in dark mode.
Android users get a set of stability and usability updates. Scrollbars have been added to the Search and Bookmarks/Tracks screens, audio playback interruptions are handled better, and crashes tied to the Editor Profile screen and map downloads have been fixed.
The update also includes enhancements that span both platforms. Custom emojis are now supported on the Place Information Page. Dark vehicle mode has higher road contrast, making nighttime navigation clearer. Bicycle routing in Austria now avoids one-way “living streets.” GeoJSON import has improved significantly and now includes better support for Saved Places.json from Google Takeout, making it easier for users migrating from Google Maps to bring their data with them. The app can also accept .json files renamed as .geojson. When a user moves a track to a new list, that list becomes the default destination for future bookmarks and tracks. Translations have been updated in several languages, including a fix for Hebrew, and roundabout directions have been simplified.
The update is available now on major app stores. Organic Maps remains one of the more reliable offline navigation apps, particularly for those relying on downloaded maps while traveling or hiking in areas with limited connectivity.
