Windows engine
Wayfarer desktop uses Chromium through Electron. The current runtime version is listed in Settings > Developer reference. Ordinary web pages use that engine rather than an emulated vintage browser.
WAYFARER · COMPATIBILITY
Know what this beta supports.
A practical guide for website authors and testers.
Android engine
The early Android APK uses native controls with Android System WebView for page rendering. Keep the system WebView current. Desktop and Android capabilities differ.
Permissions and services
Website camera, microphone and location permissions are currently disabled in the desktop beta. Websites requiring them may not work fully.
Extensions and toolbars
Wayfarer JSON toolbars are supported. Chrome Web Store installation and general Chrome extension compatibility are not.
Detection and media limits
Site Inspector uses visible signals. Some video players expose blob URLs or segmented streams rather than a single downloadable file.
Test and report
Include the page URL, Wayfarer version, platform, expected behavior and reproduction steps in reviewed beta feedback. Remove private tokens and personal content.