Evergreen Webview2 ✦ Fast
Would you like to know more about Evergreen WebView2 or is there a specific aspect you'd like me to expand on?
| Feature | Evergreen Bootstrapper | Evergreen Standalone | Fixed Version | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Small (~2MB) | Large (~120MB) | Large (Self-managed) | | Internet Required? | Yes (to download runtime) | No | No | | Updates | Automatic (via Windows Update) | Automatic (via Windows Update) | Manual (Developer controls) | | Target Audience | Consumer Apps, Web Download | Enterprise, Offline Machines | Strict Environment Control | evergreen webview2
: Uses Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to render HTML, CSS, and JavaScript within native apps. Would you like to know more about Evergreen
applies the same philosophy to the runtime used by your application. applies the same philosophy to the runtime used
Since "full article" implies a comprehensive guide, I have structured this as a complete technical overview covering what the Evergreen WebView2 Runtime is, how the installer works, deployment strategies, and the differences between the Bootstrapper and the Standalone Installer.
Depending on your app's deployment environment, you can use one of three main methods to ensure the runtime is present: