Change Geolocation (Location Guard) - Protect Your Privacy
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Change Geolocation (Location Guard) is a browser extension that let you easily change your geographic location to the desired value and protect your privacy.
Simply open the addon's options page and set the latitude and longitude for where you want the geolocation to be (the default location is Greenwich, UK). Next, reload a page and check your location (i.e. webbrowsertools.com/geolocation/). Please note that besides latitude and longitude you can set other variables in the geolocation API (see options page). Moreover, pressing on the toolbar icon will activate or deactivate the addon.
Note: toolbar button serves as an ON|OFF switch to activate and deactivate the addon. The green color is for ON and the grey color is for the OFF state.
To report bugs, please fill out the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/change-geolocation.html).
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- Works well for some users
- Free extension
- Functionality as a location emulator
- Does not work for many users
- Only cosmetically changes geolocation
- Requires manual finding of coordinates
- Option page is bare bones and lacks features
- Not working for many users
- Works great for some users
- Cosmetic change rather than real geolocation change
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Risk impact
Change Geolocation (Location Guard) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Change Geolocation (Location Guard) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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