Document.applets

Deprecated
This feature is no longer recommended. Though some browsers might still support it, it may have already been removed from the relevant web standards, may be in the process of being dropped, or may only be kept for compatibility purposes. Avoid using it, and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.

The applets property of the Document interface returns a list of the applets within a document.

Note: The <applet> element was removed in Gecko 56 and Chrome in late 2015. Since then, calling document.applets in those browsers always returns an empty HTMLCollection. Removal is being considered in WebKit and Edge.

Syntax

var nodeList = document.applets;

Value

An HTMLCollection.

Example

// When you know the second applet is the one you want
my_java_app = document.applets[1];

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
HTML Living Standard
The definition of 'Document.applets' in that specification.
Living Standard Obsoleted.
Document Object Model (DOM) Level 2 HTML Specification
The definition of 'Document.applets' in that specification.
Obsolete Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
applets
Deprecated
Chrome Full support 1Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support YesIE ? Opera Full support YesSafari Full support YesWebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support YesFirefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support YesSafari iOS Full support YesSamsung Internet Android Full support Yes

Legend

Full support
Full support
Compatibility unknown
Compatibility unknown
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.