• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Technipages

Tutorials and fixes for smartphone, gadget, and computer problems

  • Topics
    • Android
    • Browsers
    • Gaming
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • iPhone
    • Linux
    • macOS
    • Office
    • Reviews
    • Software
    • Windows
    • Definitions
  • Product Reviews
  • Downloads
  • About
How to Prevent Google Chrome Location Prompt

How to Prevent Google Chrome Location Prompt

September 5, 2023 by Mitch Bartlett 2 Comments

One of the most annoying things about Google Chrome is the repeated prompts for websites to access your location. Luckily, you can easily fix the problem.

Related Reading:

  • How to Set Chrome as Your Default Browser
  • Chrome: Bypass “Your Connection Is Not Private” Message
  • How to Fix Google Chrome Not Loading Images

Below are the steps you should follow to prevent the Google Chrome location prompt on your device.

How to Disable the Location Prompt in Google Chrome

Follow these instructions to stop Google Chrome from asking for your location.

  1. Open Chrome and select Menu  > “Settings“. Settings tab on Chrome
  2. When the Settings section opens, click on Privacy and security. Then, choose Site settings from the next list of options. The site and privacy settings on Google Chrome
  3. Click on Location, which you’ll find under the Permissions section. The location permissions in Google Chrome
  4. Choose Don’t allow sites to see your location. Don't Allow Sites to See Location in Google Chrome

Websites listed in the “Allow” section will still be allowed to access your location by default. Select the trash icon next to sites you wish to block from accessing your location data.

You can still easily allow sites to access your location if you wish. Just select the GPS icon on the right side of the address bar, then select “Manage” to add the website to the “Allow” list.

Disabling the Location Prompt in Google Chrome Shouldn’t Take Too Long

It can get annoying if websites keep asking for you to share your location in Google Chrome, but the good news is that you don’t need to do too much to fix the problem. All that’s required is to sift through a couple of settings within your browser and turn the feature off.

Now that you’ve read this guide, it should be much easier for you to block other websites from asking for your location. And if you need to, you can always refer back to this guide whenever you want.

You Might Also Like

  • Chrome Header 2
    Change the Download Location in Google Chrome
  • Windows Header
    Windows: Open Command Prompt to Specific Folder Location
  • Google Chrome Logo Header
    Prevent Old Chrome Tabs from Opening at Startup
  • Browsers
    Prevent Chrome, Firefox, and Opera from Saving Passwords
  • fix-google-chrome-will-not-copy-and-paste
    How to Stop Sites from Asking for Your location on Chrome
  • Google Duo: How To Prevent Your Media Messages From Being Saved
    Google Duo: How To Prevent Your Media Messages From Being…

Filed Under: Software

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Joe B says

    January 24, 2020 at 11:11 am

    January 2020 and Google maps in the chrome browser keeps pestering to allow location. ***NO MEANS NO*** i don’t understand why I can’t permanently refuse.

  2. Phillip says

    March 28, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    I did this but still get the prompt when a website wants to track my location. :-/

Did this help? Let us know!

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Recent Posts

  • How to Send HD Pictures and Videos on WhatsApp
  • How to Share Files Using Google Nearby Share
  • Android Battery Will Not Charge Fix
  • Turning on Triple Touch Zoom on Android
  • How to Connect Outlook 2023 to Gmail
  • Netflix: Change Password
  • Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use WhatsApp on Your Computer
  • Android: Enable or Disable Background Data

Who’s Behind Technipages?

Baby and Daddy My name is Mitch Bartlett. I've been working in technology for over 20 years in a wide range of tech jobs from Tech Support to Software Testing. I started this site as a technical guide for myself and it has grown into what I hope is a useful reference for all.

You May Also Like

  • Top 10 Google Chrome Alternatives to Surf Better
  • The 8 Best Adblockers for Chrome

© Copyright 2023 Guiding Tech Media · All Rights Reserved · Privacy