Test your website or app from different countries and regions

Geolocation testing involves running your website or app from different geographical locations to ensure it behaves and displays content as expected based on the user’s physical location.

This type of testing is essential for any website or application that delivers location-based content, offers region-specific services, or enforces geographical restrictions. It helps verify that users in different countries or regions have a seamless and accurate experience tailored to their location.

For example, an e-commerce website might display product prices in USD for users in the United States, EUR for those in Europe, or JPY for customers in Japan. Similarly, a streaming service might restrict certain video content based on licensing agreements in specific countries, showing different available titles depending on where the user is accessing from.

Common use cases for geolocation testing include:

• Localization and Translation: Verifying that your website or app displays the correct language, formatting (such as dates and numbers), and localized content for each region.
• Geo-Blocking and Compliance: Ensuring that content or services restricted in certain countries are properly blocked or adapted, such as GDPR compliance notices in Europe or regional content bans.
• Payment and Currency Testing: Confirming that the right currency symbols, tax calculations, and payment gateways appear for users based on their location.
• Personalized Offers and Promotions: Testing if localized promotions, discounts, or shipping options are displayed correctly to users in specific countries or cities.

With TestingBot’s geolocation feature, you can simulate tests from a wide range of countries and regions without needing to physically be there. By setting a mock location during your automated test, you can verify how your site or app behaves for users in different parts of the world—quickly and easily.

This helps developers and QA teams catch bugs or inconsistencies early, ensuring that your global audience enjoys a fully functional and personalized experience, no matter where they are.

Helpful references

• Selenium Geolocation Testing
• Espresso Geolocation Testing
• XCUITest Geolocation Testing