Evergreen | Webview2

While the Evergreen model minimizes work, following best practices ensures smooth deployment and operation.

The WebView2 Evergreen model relies on a shared runtime installed on the client machine. Instead of packaging a specific browser version with your app, your app points to this global runtime. Microsoft manages, updates, and patches this runtime automatically through Windows Update. How it works evergreen webview2

However, the true power of WebView2 lies in its . As of 2026, the Evergreen WebView2 Runtime is the recommended, default approach for building secure and up-to-date applications. While the Evergreen model minimizes work, following best

On supported systems, the Evergreen Runtime binaries are hard-linked with Microsoft Edge, optimizing both memory usage and disk space. While the Evergreen model minimizes work