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WebGPU Compatible Browsers & Local AI Benchmarks (2026)
Find which browsers support WebGPU and view real-world benchmarks for browser-local AI model acceleration.
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Short Answer: WebGPU is widely supported by default in Chrome (version 113+), Edge, and Opera on Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS. Support is rolling out in Safari (macOS/iOS) and Firefox (available under flags).
WebGPU Browser Support Checklist
Check the status of your current browser configuration for hardware-accelerated local models:
- Google Chrome: Enabled by default on Windows (Direct3D 12), macOS (Metal), and Linux (Vulkan). Highly recommended.
- Microsoft Edge: Enabled by default on Windows and macOS. Performance is identical to Chrome.
- Apple Safari: Enabled in Safari 18+ on macOS and iOS. For older versions, enable it via Developer menu flags.
- Mozilla Firefox: Available behind the
dom.webgpu.enabledflag inabout:config. Under active development. - Mobile Runtimes: Available on modern Android (Chrome) and recent iOS (Safari), but limited by device thermal limits and RAM.
How to Enable WebGPU in Safari / Firefox
- For Safari: Open settings, navigate to Developer > Experimental Features, and toggle "WebGPU".
- For Firefox: Navigate to
about:config, search fordom.webgpu.enabledandgfx.webgpu.force-enabled, and set both totrue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WebGPU supported by default on iOS Safari?In 2026, WebGPU is partially rolled out and available in iOS Safari (under experimental flags in settings or enabled by default in recent updates). Performance is restricted by device thermal bounds.
How do I check if my browser has WebGPU enabled?You can check by running a live diagnostic probe on our Local AI Compatibility Lab or checking if 'navigator.gpu' is defined in the browser developer console.