My location without geocoding

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I am creating a map with clusters and I need to get location without using The Google Geocoding API. All i need is some code or link to help to make automatic generation location (or atleast town I'm in) without any popups, so I could get coodinates from google api.

You know that [GeoCoding](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/geocoding/) is from the google API ? So you're contradicting yourself. Also what do you mean by `automatic generation location (or atleast town I'm in) without any popups`. Your question is unclear and lacks code. — HamZa, Aug 14 '13 at 07:07
When you are using GeoCoding a prompt (i guess it's called like that) is shown where you have to agree to share your location. I need something that does not need such confirmation — M V, Aug 14 '13 at 07:11
@MV If you want *accurate* information, there's no real way around that. If you don't particularly care about accuracy, geolocation-by-IP is not a bad substitute. — deceze, Aug 14 '13 at 07:13
Well there is a reason behind that:privacy. Unless you want to use an exploit to bypass it there is only another solution: determine the location by the IP address, this isn't accurate. — HamZa, Aug 14 '13 at 07:13
If you don't want that pop-up, then you either need to crack a browser to break its security; or some form of wireless tag (such as those used for pet tracking).... either way, it's akin to spying — Mark Baker, Aug 14 '13 at 07:17
I've found such link - freegeoip.net/{format}/{ip_or_hostname} — M V, Aug 14 '13 at 07:32

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 14 '13 at 07:10

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You might use the geoip extension or Net_GeoIP from PEAR to detect the approximate location of the user by their IP address.

answered Aug 14 '13 at 07:10

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 14 '13 at 07:43

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Try this service on http://www.maxmind.com/en/home. They have a nice api. good luck

answered Aug 14 '13 at 07:43

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My location without geocoding

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