console.trace()

The console interface's trace() method outputs a stack trace to the Web Console.

Note: This feature is available in Web Workers.

See Stack traces in the console documentation for details and examples.

Syntax

console.trace( [...any, ...data ]);

Parameters

...any, ...data Optional
Zero or more objects to be output to console along with the trace. These are assembled and formatted the same way they would be if passed to the console.log() method.

Example

function foo() {
  function bar() {
    console.trace();
  }
  bar();
}

foo();

In the console, the following trace will be displayed:

bar
foo
<anonymous>

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Console API
The definition of 'console.trace()' in that specification.
Living Standard Initial definition

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
traceChrome Full support 1Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 10IE Full support 11Opera Full support 11Safari Full support 4WebView Android Full support 1Chrome Android Full support 18Firefox Android Full support 10Opera Android Full support 11Safari iOS Full support 3.2Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0

Legend

Full support
Full support

See also