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HTML5 Geolocation
HTML5 Geolocation lets a browser ask for permission to estimate your current position. When you approve the request, the browser may use GPS, nearby Wi-Fi networks, mobile network signals, and device sensors to return latitude, longitude, and an accuracy estimate.
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Browser geolocation vs IP geolocation
Browser geolocation and IP geolocation answer different questions. Browser geolocation is permission-based and can be precise on phones or laptops with strong location signals. IP geolocation estimates the location of the public IP address used by your network and is usually accurate only to a city, metro area, or ISP service region.
| Signal | How it works | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| GPS | Uses satellite signals when the device has a GPS receiver and clear signal. | Navigation, mobile apps, local services. |
| Wi-Fi | Compares nearby wireless networks with known access point databases. | Laptops, tablets, indoor location estimates. |
| IP address | Maps your visible public IP address to ISP and geolocation database records. | Website localization, fraud checks, regional content. |
What the browser permission means
If the permission is set to prompt, the browser will ask before sharing your location. If it is granted, the site can request location while that permission remains active. If it is denied, the site cannot access browser geolocation until you change the site permission in your browser settings.
For privacy-sensitive browsing, review which websites have location permission and revoke access you no longer need. A VPN can change your visible IP location, but it does not automatically change GPS or browser-provided geolocation.
Related location tools
Use Where Am I? to compare your browser location with your IP-based location, or use IP Lookup to check the location data associated with any IPv4 or IPv6 address.