Chrome on Android is increasing privacy with approximate location sharing.

Posted May 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTC

For times when you don’t need a website to know exactly where you are (like when checking the weather versus finding the closest ATM) Google is introducing the option to only share your approximate location. It will launch for Chrome on Android first but expand to the desktop browser in the coming months.

Android phones will have the option to share your exact location with websites in Chrome, or only the neighborhood you’re in. Image: Google

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