ariaNotify()Baseline · Newly available
The ariaNotify() method of Element and Document requests assistive technology software, if activated, to announce a message to the user. This can help make dynamic content changes more accessible to users.
Works in the latest version of every major browser, but older devices may not support it yet. Baseline since Sep 14, 2026.
Browser support
DesktopChrome
1–140Not supported
141+Supportedsince Sep 30, 2025
Current: 155Edge
12–140Not supported
141+Supportedsince Oct 3, 2025
Current: 154Firefox
1–149Not supported
150+Supportedsince Apr 21, 2026
Current: 157Safari
1–26.6Not supported
27+Supportedsince Sep 14, 2026
Current: 27MobileChrome Android
18–140Not supported
141+Supportedsince Sep 30, 2025
Current: 155Firefox Android
4–149Not supported
150+Supportedsince Apr 21, 2026
Current: 157Safari iOS
1–26.6Not supported
27+Supportedsince Sep 14, 2026
Current: 27How to use
Every current browser supports this, but it only became Baseline on Sep 14, 2026. Use it as a progressive enhancement, or keep a fallback if you support older devices.
Example
Full syntax and examples are on MDN: ariaNotify.
Feature detection
JS · check before using
if ("Document" in globalThis && "ariaNotify" in Document.prototype) {
// Document.ariaNotify is available
}Documentation (MDN)
Specification
Sub-features
Support for each part of the feature (2). The overall table above shows when the whole feature works.
| Sub-feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Chrome Android | Firefox Android | Safari iOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Document.ariaNotify | 141 | 141 | 150 | 27 | 141 | 150 | 27 |
| Element.ariaNotify | 141 | 141 | 150 | 27 | 141 | 150 | 27 |