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WebXR Device API
W3C standard for VR and AR on the web
As of 30 August 2026, WebXR Device API is free to use. WebXR Device API is the W3C standard that enables virtual reality and augmented reality experiences in web browsers. Softwr lists it under AR VR. WebXR Device API is made by W3C, launched in 1994, available on Web, Browser extension.
Overview
What WebXR Device API does
WebXR Device API is the W3C standard that enables virtual reality and augmented reality experiences in web browsers. It provides access to VR headsets and AR devices, enabling immersive experiences without native app installation.
What people use it for
- VR Gaming
- AR Marketing
- Virtual Training
- 3D Visualization
- Immersive Experiences
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about WebXR Device API.
- Safari on iOS does not support WebXR natively, limiting reach for iPhone and iPad users
- Requires compatible VR/AR hardware which limits adoption to users with VR headsets or AR-capable mobile devices
- Browser support still emerging with some features being experimental or not widely implemented across all browsers
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Pricing
What WebXR Device API costs
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Free
Free
- Open standard
- Browser support
- Specification
Capabilities
Features
VR sessions
AR sessions
Input handling
Reference spaces
Chrome
Integration with Chrome
Firefox
Integration with Firefox
Edge
Integration with Edge
Quest Browser
Integration with Quest Browser
Webxr support
Available on webxr
Web support
Available on web
Vr support
Available on vr
Ar support
Available on ar
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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What is WebXR Device API?
WebXR Device API is a W3C web standard that enables developers to build immersive virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality experiences directly within web browsers without requiring native app installation.
SourceWhich browsers support WebXR?
WebXR is supported in Chrome (desktop and mobile), Microsoft Edge (desktop), Firefox (desktop and mobile), and Safari on mobile. Safari on iOS does not implement WebXR natively but third-party apps like 8th Wall provide workarounds.
SourceIs WebXR hardware-dependent?
Yes, WebXR requires compatible VR/AR hardware such as Meta Quest headsets, HTC Vive, Microsoft HoloLens, or mobile AR-capable devices, but the same code can run on different hardware through the unified API.
SourceBehind it
Who makes WebXR Device API
- Company
- W3C
- Based in
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
Timeline
WebXR Device API over time
- Milestone2025-10-01
WebXR Device API advanced to Candidate Recommendation Draft status on W3C standards track
Source - Milestone2020-07-24
WebXR Device API published as Working Draft specification
Source - Launch2019-02-05
WebXR Device API first public working draft published by W3C Immersive Web Working Group
Source - Milestone2016-10-01
W3C Workshop explores potential for unified VR and AR web standards
Source
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