WASM Cross-Browser Compatibility in Flutter Web for 2026
In May 2024, the Flutter team released version 22, introducing stable support for WebAssembly (WASM GC). The author examines the current state of this technology, noting that WASM performance in Flutter is comparable to JavaScript for most applications. However, significant cross-browser compatibility issues persist, particularly with Firefox and Safari. The article investigates the reasons behind these limitations, the role of the Flutter team in addressing them, and the outlook for Flutter Web cross-browser support by 2026. The author provides a detailed analysis of why WASM GC integration faces obstacles within the browser ecosystem and discusses the steps being taken to overcome these barriers, aiming to ensure that Flutter applications function seamlessly across all modern web platforms.
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