requestAnimationFrame() in workersBaseline · Widely available
The requestAnimationFrame() method in workers schedules a function that runs before the next repaint. Together with offscreen canvas, you can animate content from a worker.
Supported in all major browsers for at least 30 months — safe to use without fallbacks. Baseline since Mar 27, 2023. Widely available since Sep 27, 2025.
Browser support
DesktopChrome
1–68Not supported
69+Supportedsince Sep 4, 2018
Current: 155Edge
12–18Not supported
79+Supportedsince Jan 15, 2020
Current: 154Firefox
1–98Not supported
99+Supportedsince Apr 5, 2022
Current: 157Safari
1–16.3Not supported
16.4+Supportedsince Mar 27, 2023
Current: 27MobileChrome Android
18–68Not supported
69+Supportedsince Sep 4, 2018
Current: 155Firefox Android
4–98Not supported
99+Supportedsince Apr 5, 2022
Current: 157Safari iOS
1–16.3Not supported
16.4+Supportedsince Mar 27, 2023
Current: 27How to use
This feature is Baseline widely available — use it freely, no fallback needed.
Example
Full syntax and examples are on MDN: cancelAnimationFrame.
Feature detection
JS · check before using
if ("DedicatedWorkerGlobalScope" in globalThis && "requestAnimationFrame" in DedicatedWorkerGlobalScope.prototype) {
// DedicatedWorkerGlobalScope.requestAnimationFrame 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DedicatedWorkerGlobalScope.cancelAnimationFrame | 69 | 79 | 99 | 16.4 | 69 | 99 | 16.4 |
| DedicatedWorkerGlobalScope.requestAnimationFrame | 69 | 79 | 99 | 16.4 | 69 | 99 | 16.4 |