Spoof Geolocation

This extension alters browser Geolocation latitude and longitude to user-defined values

What is Spoof Geolocation?

'Spoof Geolocation' is a Chrome extension that enables users to alter their browser's geolocation data to user-defined values. With features like randomizing reported GEO data, granting GEO access, and keeping the last 10 coordinates, the extension ensures complete user control. It works even if the GEO device is disabled or not present, allowing an improved browsing experience.

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By: joue.quroi

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.95 (19)

Version: 0.2.3 (Last updated: 2022-12-19)

Creation date: 2022-05-27

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
contextMenus
scripting

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 151.55K

Email: jo*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 8566

Other rankings

#709 in Developer Tools ▲ 5 #26 in location keyword 30 ▼ 1 #52 in present keyword 24 ▼ 4 #82 in configure keyword 13 ▼ 5

Other platforms

Spoof Geolocation (v0.1.1)

3.53

(15) 1,456+

Spoof Geolocation (v0.2.3)

5.00

(2) 1,215+

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Extension summary

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Description: This extension spoofs the reported GEO location. It works even if the GEO device is not present or even when it is disabled globally. If the "navigator.geolocation" object is not detected, the extension uses a polyfill instead. You can optionally deny or allow GEO access from the right-click context menu over the action button.

Features: Reports custom latitude and longitude values Works even if the GEO device is not present Spoofs "permissions" to grant GEO access Randomized reported GEO data Ability to configure the "accuracy" parameter. Keeps the last 10 GEO coordinates data

How to test this extension? Go to the "https://webbrowsertools.com/geolocation/" website. After the first visit, you will get a prompt to enter your latitude and longitude data. Use the default one or provide yours. The extension is going to use these data on all subsequent requests.

Use the right-click context menu to disallow GEO access. You can refresh the page to see the result.

User reviews

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Pros

Works as advertised
Effective in spoofing geolocation
Easy to use with clear instructions
Many users reported satisfaction with the functionality
Helps maintain privacy from persistent location tracking

Cons

Fails to spoof the last aggressive API extraction method
Settings may be tricky to find
One user reported it does not work and recommended an alternative

Most mentioned

Works perfectly
Works great
Works as intended
Godsent for location privacy
Best spoofing extension tested

Recent reviews

Maybe not the intended purpose but this finally made Chrome report my actual location instead of my IP location (for some reason Chrome doesn't use Windows Device location like every other browser)