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WebView2 Runtime
Embed web content (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) in your native applications with Microsoft Edge WebView2.
Version 156.0.4314.42 · by Microsoft
Official site: developer.microsoft.com
About WebView2 Runtime
The Microsoft Edge WebView2 control allows you to embed web technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) in your native apps. The WebView2 control uses Microsoft Edge as the rendering engine to display the web content in native apps.
With WebView2, you can embed web code in different parts of your native app, or build all of the native app within a single WebView instance.
## Notes
- This package uses the offline installer.
- It has been shown in testing that after installation, [the components may need some extra time to register on Windows](https://github.com/pauby/ChocoPackages/issues/223#issuecomment-2144517076). If you have issues, please restart the application or in extreme cases a repair may be needed.
- This is an automatically updated package. If you find it is out of date by more than a week, please contact the maintainer(s) and let them know the package is no longer updating correctly.
- I am unable to answer comments left on Disqus. If you have something related to the **_package_**:
1. Raise a [discussion](https://github.com/pauby/chocopackages/discussions) for questions.
2. Raise an [issue](https://github.com/pauby/chocopackages/issues) for a broken package.
How to install WebView2 Runtime
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install webview2-runtime
- Open WebView2 Runtime once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is WebView2 Runtime free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to developer.microsoft.com, the developer's official site, where WebView2 Runtime is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of WebView2 Runtime?
The version listed here is 156.0.4314.42, published /Date(1792. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install WebView2 Runtime from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install webview2-runtime. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is WebView2 Runtime safe?
WebView2 Runtime downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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