Evergreen Webview2 ((new)) Official

| Feature | Evergreen Runtime | Fixed Version Runtime | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Automatic (Windows Update) | Manual (Dev must update app) | | App Size | Small (Runtime is separate) | Large (Runtime included in app) | | Disk Usage | Shared system-wide | Exclusive to the app | | Security | Always patched | Dev responsible for patches | | Version Control | Loose (App uses current) | Strict (Dev pins the version) | | Best For | General consumer apps | Specialized/Offline environments |

You cannot pin a specific WebView2 version for regression testing. A new runtime update might break your app’s behavior. evergreen webview2

WebView2 offers several advantages over its predecessor, WebView (which was based on Internet Explorer): | Feature | Evergreen Runtime | Fixed Version

The evergreen nature of WebView2 simplifies the development and maintenance of applications that rely on web technologies, ensuring users have a secure, up-to-date experience with minimal effort from the development team to maintain compatibility and security. ensuring users have a secure