Browser Compatibility

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Supported Browsers

Rippily works in all modern browsers that support WebRTC:

Browser Support Notes
Chrome Full Recommended — best WebRTC performance
Edge Full Chromium-based, works like Chrome
Firefox Full Fully supported
Safari Supported Some limitations (see below)

Recommended Browser

Google Chrome (or Chromium-based browsers like Edge) provides the most reliable experience. Chrome has the most mature WebRTC implementation and tends to handle audio/video with the fewest issues.

Known Limitations

Safari

  • Screen sharing may require additional system permissions on macOS
  • Push notifications have limited support on iOS Safari
  • Audio autoplay policies are stricter — you may need to interact with the page before audio plays
  • Older Safari versions (below 15) may have WebRTC compatibility issues

Firefox

  • Screen sharing works well but the permission dialog looks different from Chrome
  • Some audio processing features (echo cancellation, noise suppression) behave slightly differently

Brave / Privacy Browsers

  • Brave's built-in shields may block WebRTC by default — you'll need to allow WebRTC in Brave's settings for Rippily
  • Other privacy-focused browsers may require similar adjustments

Mobile Browser Support

Rippily works on mobile browsers, with some considerations:

Platform Browser Support
Android Chrome Full support
Android Firefox Supported
iOS Safari Supported (all iOS browsers use Safari's engine)
iOS Chrome for iOS Supported (uses Safari's WebKit engine)

Mobile Tips

  • iOS: All browsers on iOS use Safari's WebKit engine under the hood, so Safari-specific limitations apply regardless of which browser you use
  • Android: Chrome on Android provides the best experience
  • Portrait mode works but landscape may give you more space for the Ripple layout
  • Close other apps using your camera or microphone before joining

Minimum Requirements

  • A browser released within the last 2 years
  • JavaScript enabled
  • WebRTC not blocked by extensions or network settings
  • A working microphone and camera (for audio/video participation)

Updating Your Browser

If you're experiencing issues, make sure your browser is up to date:

  1. Chrome: Menu → Help → About Google Chrome
  2. Firefox: Menu → Help → About Firefox
  3. Safari: Update through macOS System Settings → Software Update
  4. Edge: Menu → Help and Feedback → About Microsoft Edge