Rating: 4.8/5
Best for: Windows desktop developers needing embedded web content (OAuth, HTML UI, docs) with automatic updates.
The Evergreen Runtime acts as a shared system component. In the Evergreen distribution mode, the runtime is not packaged directly with your application. Instead: evergreen webview2
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeWebView\Application\Version\
: Perform regular testing using Edge preview channels (Beta, Dev, or Canary) to ensure your app remains compatible with upcoming runtime updates. Common Distribution Scenarios Online Clients : Distribute a small 2MB Bootstrapper : Perform regular testing using Edge preview channels
Evergreen runtime supports Windows 7 ESU (Extended Security Updates) as well. However, on legacy OS, the runtime won’t auto-update if the OS itself is out of support. Plan accordingly. on legacy OS