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JavaScript modules in shared workers

Limited availability
Tags: api Groups: JavaScript modules Workers

The SharedWorker() constructor accepts { type: "module" } to load scripts that use import and export. Also known as ECMAScript modules or ESM in shared workers.

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Browser support

  • Chrome 80 Released on 2020-02-04
  • Chrome Android
  • Edge 80 Released on 2020-02-07
  • Firefox 114 Released on 2023-06-06
  • Firefox for Android 114 Released on 2023-06-06
  • Safari 16 Released on 2022-09-12
  • Safari on iOS 16 Released on 2022-09-12

Baseline availability blocked since June 2023 by Chrome Android (25 months)

Usage (according to Chrome Platform Status)

~0.691% of page loads. More data at chromestatus.