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postMessage

Widely available since 2018-01-29
Tags: api Groups: Messaging

The postMessage() global method sends cross-origin messages to windows and workers, including popups and iframes. Also known as cross-document messaging.

Specifications

Browser support (view on caniuse.com)

  • Chrome 2 Released on 2009-05-21
  • Chrome Android 18 Released on 2012-06-27
  • Edge 12 Released on 2015-07-29
  • Firefox 3 Released on 2008-06-17
  • Firefox for Android 4 Released on 2011-03-29
  • Safari 4 Released on 2009-06-08
  • Safari on iOS 3.2 Released on 2010-04-03