System1, Inc. (NYSE: SST) (“System1” or the “Company”) today announced that its MapQuest mapping service has surged to become the No. 1 overall free app in the Apple App Store in both the United States and Canada.

The milestone follows a rapid ascent for the app. On August 31, 2026, MapQuest announced it had reached the No. 1 Navigation app ranking and the No. 8 and No. 2 overall free app positions in the U.S. and Canada Apple App Stores, respectively. Driven by users embracing MapQuest’s decision to keep familiar historical names for lakes and gulfs on its maps, usage has increased over 50 times its normal rate and carried the app to the top position of the overall free charts in both countries.

MapQuest remains available for free on iOS and Android.

About MapQuest

MapQuest is one of the most recognized names in digital navigation, helping users find their way across North America and around the world. Launched in 1996, MapQuest pioneered online mapping and turn-by-turn directions, and continues to deliver trusted maps, routing, and local discovery through MapQuest.com and the MapQuest mobile app. MapQuest is owned and operated by System1, Inc.

About System1, Inc.

System1 operates flagship internet utilities including CouponFollow, MapQuest, and Startpage.com, and a best-in-class marketing platform powered by artificial intelligence, enabling third party publishers to monetize and maximize the value of user traffic across a wide range of advertising category verticals. For more information, visit www.system1.com.

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