Handles crash recovery, sandboxing, and update failures gracefully. Already installed on Windows 11 by default; on Win10, it’s offered via optional update.
You don’t bundle ~150 MB of WebView2 binaries. The runtime is either already present or downloaded once. evergreen webview2
When a user installs an application that relies on the Evergreen WebView2 Runtime, the following logic typically applies: The runtime is either already present or downloaded once
The standard "Bootstrapper" requires an internet connection to download the actual runtime files. If your target audience consists of disconnected devices (e.g., kiosks or secure government networks), you must bundle the "Evergreen Standalone Installer," which contains the full payload and does not require internet access during installation. The evergreen nature of WebView2 simplifies the development
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.