allowfullscreen
an HTML attribute for the iframe tag

Are there any browsers that do not support allowfullscreen?

Answers:

  • The allowfullscreen attribute is widely supported across most modern browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and others. However, there might be specific conditions under which allowfullscreen might not function as expected, such as:

    1. Older Browser Versions: Older versions of browsers may not fully support HTML5 features, including fullscreen functionality. Updating to the latest version is always recommended.

    2. Mobile Browsers: Some mobile browsers have different implementations of fullscreen APIs, and the behavior might vary. For instance, iOS Safari does not support the fullscreen API in the same way as desktop browsers, but it does allow allowfullscreen to be used with certain <iframe> elements.

    3. Privacy and Security Settings: Browser settings or extensions that enforce stricter security and privacy policies may disable certain functionality, including fullscreen mode.

    4. Specific Embeds: Some contexts (like certain third-party video embeds or iframes) might not work with allowfullscreen due to the way the content is served or restrictions imposed by the source.

    In general, if you are targeting modern web applications, it is safe to assume that major browsers fully support the allowfullscreen attribute. However, for the best compatibility, consider testing across various browsers and devices.

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