Geolocation

Secure context
This feature is available only in secure contexts (HTTPS), in some or all supporting browsers.

The Geolocation interface represents an object able to programmatically obtain the position of the device. It gives Web content access to the location of the device. This allows a Web site or app to offer customized results based on the user's location.

An object with this interface is obtained using the navigator.geolocation property implemented by the Navigator object.

Note: For security reasons, when a web page tries to access location information, the user is notified and asked to grant permission. Be aware that each browser has its own policies and methods for requesting this permission.

Properties

The Geolocation interface neither implements, nor inherits any property.

Methods

The Geolocation interface doesn't inherit any method.

Geolocation.getCurrentPosition() Secure context
Determines the device's current location and gives back a GeolocationPosition object with the data.
Geolocation.watchPosition() Secure context
Returns a long value representing the newly established callback function to be invoked whenever the device location changes.
Geolocation.clearWatch() Secure context
Removes the particular handler previously installed using watchPosition().

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Geolocation API Recommendation Initial specification.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
GeolocationChrome Full support 5Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 3.5
Notes
Full support 3.5
Notes
Notes GPSD (GPS daemon) support added in Firefox 3.6. WiFi-based location is provided by Google (privacy) or a custom provider (MLS instructions).
IE Full support 9Opera Full support 10.6Safari Full support 5WebView Android Full support ≤37Chrome Android Full support 18Firefox Android Full support 4Opera Android Full support 11Safari iOS Full support 5Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0
clearWatchChrome Full support 5Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 3.5IE Full support 9Opera Full support 10.6Safari Full support 5WebView Android Full support ≤37Chrome Android Full support 18Firefox Android Full support 4Opera Android Full support 11Safari iOS Full support 5Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0
getCurrentPositionChrome Full support 5Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 3.5IE Full support 9Opera Full support 10.6Safari Full support 5WebView Android Full support ≤37Chrome Android Full support 18Firefox Android Full support 4Opera Android Full support 11Safari iOS Full support 5Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0
Secure context requiredChrome Full support 50Edge Full support ≤79Firefox Full support 55IE No support NoOpera Full support 37Safari Full support YesWebView Android Full support 51
Notes
Full support 51
Notes
Notes Secure context is only required for applications targeting Android Nougat (7) and higher. See bug 603574.
Chrome Android Full support 50Firefox Android Full support 55Opera Android Full support 37Safari iOS Full support YesSamsung Internet Android Full support 5.0
watchPositionChrome Full support 5Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 3.5IE Full support 9Opera Full support 10.6Safari Full support 5WebView Android Full support ≤37Chrome Android Full support 18Firefox Android Full support 4Opera Android Full support 11Safari iOS Full support 5Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0

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See also