Hide your geographic location from websites.
Manifest V2
Permissions:
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
- storage
Size: 607.23K
Email: ch*****@gmail.com
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Chrome Web Store
Updated: a day ago
User reviews
Pros
- Helps to spoof GPS location effectively
- Useful for SEO and Google Ads geo targeting
- Open source extension
- Works well for planning trips and checking local businesses
- Viewed as a life saver against unwanted location-based ads
Cons
- Extension has not been updated since March 2022
- Ineffective for sites that rely primarily on IP address for location
- Instructions for use are unclear
- Some users report it not functioning as expected
Most mentioned
- Complaints about Google's potential removal of the extension
- Mixed effectiveness related to IP address detection
- Compatibility issues with certain websites like Netflix
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User reviews
lo mejor para desarrollo de software
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Estéfano Campoverde, 2025-03-21
si me funciono, una pena hoy ya no se pueda usar, gracias a los creadores.
by
Len, 2025-03-06
best
by
Bram Ardiansyah, 2025-02-17
Extension safety
Risk impact
Location Guard requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Location Guard has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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