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 Position 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

Feature Chrome Edge Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support 5 (Yes) 3.5 (1.9.1) 9 10.60
Removed in 15.0
Reintroduced in 16.0
5
Secure context-only 47 ? 55 (55) No support (Yes) (Yes)
Feature Android Chrome for Android Edge Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support ? ? (Yes) 4.0 (4) ? 10.60 ?
Secure context-only No support 47 ? 55 (55) No support (Yes) (Yes)

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