Geolocation

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Safe to Use

Geolocation is considered safe to use.

It’s supported by 94% of global browsers.

Browsers

ChromeMay 25, 2010v5.0.0
26%╱100%
100% of Chrome users are running a supported version.
SafariJun 7, 2010v5.0.0
5%╱100%
100% of Safari users are running a supported version.
EdgeJul 28, 2015v12.0.0
5%╱100%
100% of Edge users are running a supported version.
FirefoxJun 30, 2009v3.5.0
3%╱100%
100% of Firefox users are running a supported version.

Version Breakdown

 
Agent
Support
Adoption
Chrome
May 25, 2010 v5.0.0
26%╱100%
100% of Chrome users are running a supported version.
May 25, 2010 – Latest
v5.0.0+
26%╱100%

Full Support

Chrome Android
Jun 27, 2012 v18.0.0
36%╱100%
100% of Chrome Android users are running a supported version.
Jun 27, 2012 – Latest
v18.0.0+
36%╱100%

Full Support

Edge
Jul 28, 2015 v12.0.0
5%╱100%
100% of Edge users are running a supported version.
Jul 28, 2015 – Latest
v12.0.0+
5%╱100%

Full Support

Firefox
Jun 30, 2009 v3.5.0
3%╱100%
100% of Firefox users are running a supported version.
Jun 30, 2009 – Latest
v3.5.0+
3%╱100%

Full Support

GPSD (GPS daemon) support added in Firefox 3.6. WiFi-based location is provided by Google (privacy) or a custom provider (MLS instructions).

Firefox for Android
Mar 29, 2011 v4.0.0
Firefox for Android supports this feature.
Mar 29, 2011 – Latest
v4.0.0+

Full Support

Internet Explorer
Mar 14, 2011 v9.0.0
0%╱94%
There are no users of Internet Explorer running a supported version.
Mar 14, 2011 – Latest
v9.0.0+
0%╱94%

Full Support

 
Quest Browser
Unknown v5.0.0
Quest Browser supports this feature.
Unknown
v5.0.0+

Full Support

Opera
Jul 1, 2010 v10.6.0
1%╱100%
100% of Opera users are running a supported version.
Jul 1, 2010 – Latest
v10.6.0+
1%╱100%

Full Support

Opera Android
Mar 22, 2011 v11.0.0
Opera Android supports this feature.
Mar 22, 2011 – Latest
v11.0.0+

Full Support

Safari
Jun 7, 2010 v5.0.0
5%╱100%
100% of Safari users are running a supported version.
Jun 7, 2010 – Latest
v5.0.0+
5%╱100%

Full Support

Safari on iOS
Jun 17, 2009 v3.0.0
17%╱100%
100% of Safari on iOS users are running a supported version.
Jun 17, 2009 – Latest
v3.0.0+
17%╱100%

Full Support

Samsung Internet
Apr 27, 2013 v1.0.0
2%╱100%
100% of Samsung Internet users are running a supported version.
Apr 27, 2013 – Latest
v1.0.0+
2%╱100%

Full Support

WebView Android
Sep 3, 2014 v37.0.0
WebView Android supports this feature.
Sep 3, 2014 – Latest
v37.0.0+

Full Support

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