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random()Limited availability

The random() CSS function chooses a random numeric value within a specified range. This allows for dynamic, randomized styling using CSS.

Not yet supported in all major browsers — check the table and provide a fallback.

Browser support

DesktopChrome
✕Not supportedup to 155
Current: 155
Edge
✕Not supportedup to 154
Current: 154
Firefox
✕Not supportedup to 157
Current: 157
Safari
1–26.1Not supported
26.2+Supportedsince Dec 12, 2025
Current: 27
MobileChrome Android
✕Not supportedup to 155
Current: 155
Firefox Android
✕Not supportedup to 157
Current: 157
Safari iOS
1–26.1Not supported
26.2+Supportedsince Dec 12, 2025
Current: 27

How to use

Not supported in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Chrome Android, Firefox Android. Use feature detection below and provide a fallback (or a polyfill) for those browsers.

Example

Full syntax and examples are on MDN: random.

Feature detection

There’s no simple runtime check for this feature; rely on the support table and test in your target browsers.

Documentation (MDN)

Specification