Modern websites constantly want to know exactly where you are. Whether you are checking a weather website, searching for a local restaurant, or just reading a generic news article, you will frequently see a small drop-down bubble appear under the Google Chrome address bar asking: “www.example.com wants to Know your location.”
While you can click “Block” on each individual website, the constant barrage of permission requests is incredibly annoying. If you are using a desktop PC (which doesn’t even have a GPS chip) or you simply value your privacy and prefer to type in your zip code manually, you can completely block Google Chrome from ever asking for your location again.
How to Completely Block Chrome Location Prompts
You must change the global site permissions policy to blanket-deny all location requests.
- Open the Google Chrome browser.
- Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner and select Settings.
- In the left-hand navigation sidebar, click on Privacy and security.
- In the main window, click on Site settings.
- Under the “Permissions” section, click on Location.
- You will see three radio buttons defining Chrome’s default behavior. By default, it is set to “Sites can ask for your location.”
- Click the radio button next to Don’t allow sites to see your location.
The new policy is enforced instantly. You can close the Settings tab. From now on, when a website’s code attempts to trigger the location permission pop-up, Chrome will silently intercept the request and deny it in the background. Your screen will remain clean and distraction-free, and your privacy is guaranteed.