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Tail call optimization (WebAssembly)Baseline · Newly available

Tail call optimization discards a caller frame and replaces the call with a jump instruction.

Works in the latest version of every major browser, but older devices may not support it yet. Baseline since Dec 11, 2024.

Browser support

DesktopChrome
1–111Not supported
112+Supportedsince Apr 4, 2023
Current: 155
Edge
12–111Not supported
112+Supportedsince Apr 6, 2023
Current: 154
Firefox
1–120Not supported
121+Supportedsince Dec 19, 2023
Current: 157
Safari
1–18.1Not supported
18.2+Supportedsince Dec 11, 2024
Current: 27
MobileChrome Android
18–111Not supported
112+Supportedsince Apr 4, 2023
Current: 155
Firefox Android
4–120Not supported
121+Supportedsince Dec 19, 2023
Current: 157
Safari iOS
1–18.1Not supported
18.2+Supportedsince Dec 11, 2024
Current: 27

How to use

Every current browser supports this, but it only became Baseline on Dec 11, 2024. Use it as a progressive enhancement, or keep a fallback if you support older devices.

Example

Full syntax and examples are on MDN — see the links below.

Feature detection

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