Is IndexedDB supported across all browsers? What about older versions?

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Yes, IndexedDB is supported in all modern browsers, but there are some differences and limitations in older versions or private modes. Current Browser Support (2025) Browser IndexedDB Support Chrome (all versions since 11) Full support Firefox (since v4) Full support Safari (since v10.1) Full support, quirks exist Edge (Chromium & Legacy) Full support Opera Full support Android WebView Yes iOS Safari Yes, but limited before v13 Internet Explorer 10–11 Basic support, many limitations Older Version Caveats IE 10 & 11 IndexedDB is supported, but: Only basic featuresNo support for Blob storageLess stable; crashes more frequentlyPoor error reporting Safari (before v13) Quirky behavior: Private mode breaks IndexedDBindexedDB.open() may silently fail or throw QuotaExceededErrorData loss across sessionsAlways wrap logic in feature detection (see below). Private/Incognito Mode Limitations Browser Behavior in Private Mode Chrome ✅ Works normally Firefox ✅ Works normally Safari ⚠️ IndexedDB often disabled or fails silently Edge ✅ Works normally Feature Detection (Recommended Practice) Before using IndexedDB, always check support: Tips for Legacy Support Strategy Benefit Use window.indexedDB check Avoid crashes or unsupported errors Use Promises or wrappers Simplifies async error handling Use localForage A fallback wrapper that uses IndexedDB, WebSQL, or localStorage depending on support Summary Environment Support Notes Modern browsers Full Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc. iOS Safari &lt; 13 Partial Beware of private mode & quota issues IE 10/11 Limited Avoid for serious apps Incognito mode Varies Safari blocks; Chrome/Firefox OK

Browser	IndexedDB Support
Chrome (all versions since 11)	Full support
Firefox (since v4)	Full support
Safari (since v10.1)	Full support, quirks exist
Edge (Chromium & Legacy)	Full support
Opera	Full support
Android WebView	Yes
iOS Safari	Yes, but limited before v13
Internet Explorer 10–11	Basic support, many limitations

Browser	Behavior in Private Mode
Chrome	✅ Works normally
Firefox	✅ Works normally
Safari	⚠️ IndexedDB often disabled or fails silently
Edge	✅ Works normally

Strategy	Benefit
Use `window.indexedDB` check	Avoid crashes or unsupported errors
Use Promises or wrappers	Simplifies async error handling
Use localForage	A fallback wrapper that uses IndexedDB, WebSQL, or localStorage depending on support

Environment	Support	Notes
Modern browsers	Full	Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.
iOS Safari < 13	Partial	Beware of private mode & quota issues
IE 10/11	Limited	Avoid for serious apps
Incognito mode	Varies	Safari blocks; Chrome/Firefox OK

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Current Browser Support (2025)

Older Version Caveats

IE 10 & 11

Safari (before v13)

Private/Incognito Mode Limitations

Feature Detection (Recommended Practice)

Tips for Legacy Support

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