NavigatorID.appName

The value of the NavigatorID.appName property is always "Netscape", in any browser. This property is kept only for compatibility purposes.

Note: Do not rely on this property to return a real browser name. All browsers return "Netscape" as the value of this property.

Syntax

appName = navigator.appName

Value

The string "Netscape".

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
HTML Living Standard
The definition of 'NavigatorID.appName' in that specification.
Living Standard Initial definition

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
appNameChrome Full support YesEdge Full support 12Firefox Full support YesIE Full support YesOpera 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

See also