| Browser | Supported | Minimum Version | Notes | |------------------------|-----------|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | Google Chrome | ✅ Yes | 89 (March 2021) | Full support, actively maintained. | | Microsoft Edge | ✅ Yes | 89 (Chromium) | Same as Chrome. | | Opera | ✅ Yes | 75 | Chromium-based. | | Brave | ✅ Yes | 1.20+ | Requires default Chromium flags. | | Samsung Internet | ✅ Yes | 15.0+ | Based on Chromium 89+. | | Mozilla Firefox | ❌ No | N/A | Under consideration (issue #1581704). No implementation. | | Apple Safari (macOS) | ❌ No | N/A | No public signal; unlikely without WebKit shift. | | Safari (iOS) | ❌ No | N/A | iOS browsers are WebKit-based – no support. |
Since Microsoft Edge moved to a Chromium foundation, it inherits the capabilities of the Chrome browser regarding the Web Serial API. web serial api browser support
This has been a significant development for enterprise environments. Many industrial automation tools and corporate intranets rely on Edge. With native support, enterprises can deploy web-based configuration tools for their hardware infrastructure without requiring employees to install specific drivers or executable software. | Browser | Supported | Minimum Version |
The API is exposed via navigator.serial . Key methods: | | Brave | ✅ Yes | 1
Once permission is granted, the web app can:
The following browsers have the Web Serial API and support it in stable releases: