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This specification defines an application programming interface that allows web developers to use persistent background processes: background processes that continue to run even after the user exits the application. This functionality is an extension to the set of features currently offered by HTML5 Web applications.
Last updated on : 2023-03-20
Browser Versions
IE
Edge
Firefox
Chrome
Safari
Opera
Fully Supported
Partially
No Support
Service Workers
Service Workers on IE is not supported on any IE versions.
Service Workers on Edge is fully supported on 17-111, and not supported on 12-16 Edge versions.
Service Workers on Firefox is fully supported on 44-113, and not supported on 2-43 Firefox versions.
Service Workers on Chrome is fully supported on 45-114, partially supported on 40-44, and not supported on 4-39 Chrome versions.
Service Workers on Safari is fully supported on 11.1-16.4, and not supported on 3.2-11 Safari versions.
Service Workers on Opera is fully supported on 32-95, partially supported on 27-31, and not supported on 9.5-26 Opera versions.
Service Workers on Safari on iOS is fully supported on 11.3-16.4, and not supported on 3.2-11 Safari on iOS versions.
Service Workers on Android Browser is partially supported on 97-111, and not supported on 2.1-4 Android Browser versions.
Service Workers on Opera Mobile is fully supported on 72-73, partially supported on 64-64, and not supported on 10-12 Opera Mobile versions.
Service Workers on Chrome for Android is fully supported on all Chrome for Android versions.
Service Workers on Firefox for Android is fully supported on all Firefox for Android versions.
Service Workers on Samsung Internet is fully supported on all Samsung Internet versions.
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Overall Browser Compatibility Score
Note:Service Workers shows a browser compatibility score of 92. This is a collective score out of 100 to represent browser support of a web technology. The higher this score is, the greater is the browser compatibility. The browser compatibility score is not a 100% reflection for every browser and the web technology support. However, it does give you an estimate on how much you should rely on a particular web technology in terms of browser compatibility.
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