Web/API/Permissions/revoke

ObsoleteThis feature is obsolete. Although it may still work in some browsers, its use is discouraged since it could be removed at any time. Try to avoid using it.

The Permissions.revoke() method of the Permissions interface reverts a currently set permission back to its default state, which is usually prompt.

Syntax

This method is called on the global Permissions object navigator.permissions.

var revokePromise = navigator.permissions.revoke(descriptor);

Parameters

descriptor: An object based on the PermissionDescriptor dictionary that sets options for the operation consisting of a comma-separated list of name-value pairs. The available options are:

name

The name of the API whose permissions you want to query. Valid values are 'geolocation', 'midi', 'notifications', and 'push'.
userVisibleOnly: (Push only, not supported in Firefox — see the Browser compatibility section below) Indicates whether you want to show a notification for every message or be able to send silent push notifications. The default is false.
sysex: (MIDI only) Indicates whether you need and/or receive system exclusive messages. The default is false.

Note: As of Firefox 44, the permissions for Notifications and Push have been merged. If permission is granted (e.g. by the user, in the relevant permissions dialog), navigator.permissions.query() will return true for both notifications and push.

Note: The persistent-storage permission allows an origin to use a persistent box (i.e persistent storage) for its storage, as per the Storage API.

Returns

A Promise that calls its fulfillment handler with a PermissionStatus object indicating the result of the request.

Exceptions

TypeError: Retrieving the PermissionDescriptor information failed in some way, or the permission doesn't exist or is currently unsupported (e.g. midi, or push with userVisibleOnly).

Example

This function can be used by an app to request that its own Geolocation API permission be revoked.

function revokePermission() {
  navigator.permissions.revoke({name:'geolocation'}).then(function(result) {
    report(result.state);
  });
}

Browser compatibility

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	Desktop						Mobile
	Chrome	Edge	Firefox	Internet Explorer	Opera	Safari	Android webview	Chrome for Android	Firefox for Android	Opera for Android	Safari on iOS	Samsung Internet
`revoke` Experimental'Non-standard'	Chrome Full support 46	Edge Full support 79	Firefox Full support 51 Disabled' Full support 51 Disabled' Disabled' From version 51: this feature is behind the `dom.permissions.revoke.enable` preference (needs to be set to `true`). To change preferences in Firefox, visit about:config. No support 47 — 51	IE No support No	Opera ?	Safari No support No	WebView Android Full support 46	Chrome Android Full support 46	Firefox Android Full support 51 Disabled' Full support 51 Disabled' Disabled' From version 51: this feature is behind the `dom.permissions.revoke.enable` preference (needs to be set to `true`). To change preferences in Firefox, visit about:config. No support 47 — 51	Opera Android ?	Safari iOS No support No	Samsung Internet Android Full support 5.0

Legend

Full support: Full support
No support: No support
Compatibility unknown: Compatibility unknown
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.': Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.': Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.
User must explicitly enable this feature.': User must explicitly enable this feature.

Permissions.revoke() by Mozilla Contributors is licensed under CC-BY-SA 2.5.