Browser Compatibility
Live Highlighter is built using Manifest V3, the latest extension platform from Chromium.
Supported Browsers
Google Chrome
- Minimum version: 105+ (September 2022 or later)
- Status: Fully supported
- Platform: Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS
Microsoft Edge
- Minimum version: 105+ (September 2022 or later)
- Status: Fully supported
- Platform: Windows, macOS, Linux
Why These Versions?
Live Highlighter requires Manifest V3 features that were stabilized in Chrome/Edge 105:
- Modern service workers for background processing
- Enhanced storage API
- Content script improvements
- Better security model
Checking Your Browser Version
Chrome
- Open Chrome
- Click the three dots menu (⋮) in the top-right
- Go to Help → About Google Chrome
- Your version is displayed at the top
Edge
- Open Edge
- Click the three dots menu (⋮) in the top-right
- Go to Help and feedback → About Microsoft Edge
- Your version is displayed at the top
Updating Your Browser
Both Chrome and Edge update automatically by default. If you're on an older version:
- Check your version using the steps above
- The browser will automatically download updates
- Restart your browser to apply updates
Feature Support
All features of Live Highlighter work consistently across supported browsers:
| Feature | Chrome 105+ | Edge 105+ |
|---|---|---|
| Text highlighting | ✅ | ✅ |
| Multiple rules | ✅ | ✅ |
| Colour customization | ✅ | ✅ |
| Drag-to-reorder | ✅ | ✅ |
| Rule toggle | ✅ | ✅ |
| Local storage | ✅ | ✅ |
| All frames support | ✅ | ✅ |
Operating System Compatibility
Live Highlighter works on all platforms supported by Chrome and Edge:
- ✅ Windows 10/11
- ✅ macOS 10.15+
- ✅ Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, etc.)
- ✅ ChromeOS
Future Browser Support
Firefox
Firefox support is under consideration for future releases. Firefox uses a different extension API (WebExtensions) that would require additional development.
Safari
Safari support is under consideration. Safari's extension model differs significantly from Chromium-based browsers.
Known Limitations
Browser-Specific Issues
None currently known. If you encounter a browser-specific issue, please report it on our support page.
Platform-Specific Issues
None currently known.
Testing
Live Highlighter is tested on:
- Chrome (latest stable and previous version)
- Edge (latest stable and previous version)
- Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms
Questions?
If you're unsure whether Live Highlighter will work with your setup, check our FAQ or visit the support page.