Window navigator.geolocation attribute

Definition and usage

geolocation Properties return information that can be used to locate the user's position. Geolocation object.

geolocation Properties are read-only.

geolocation Properties are only available in a secure context (HTTPS).

geolocation Properties are only available after user approval.

Note:For devices with GPS (such as smartphones), the geographical location is much more accurate.

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Example

Get the longitude and latitude of the user's location:

if (navigator.geolocation) {

navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition(showPosition);
  else {
}
  document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML =
  "Geolocation is not supported by this browser.";
}
function showPosition(position) {
  document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML =
  "Latitude: " + position.coords.latitude +
  "Longitude: " + position.coords.longitude;
}

Try it yourself

Syntax

navigator.geolocation

Return value

Type Description
Object Reference to the Geolocation object.

Browser support

All browsers support navigator.geolocation：

Chrome IE Edge Firefox Safari Opera
Chrome IE Edge Firefox Safari Opera
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