BROWSER STANDARDS

Criteria for browser support​

  • Any browser, device or operating system with >1% usage over preceding 6 months must be supported​
  • If we deem that a browser is up and coming and we believe penetration is going to go above the 1% within the next 12 months then this has been included in the standards​
  • Google Analytics data should be reference for the basis of the assessment (or equivalent if this has not yet been implemented) updated every 6 months and shared with the relevant teams across the business​
  • Global trends to be reviewed in parallel to see what is on the horizon​
  • When removing support for a browser or version, we should provide clear messaging that the browser/version is no longer supported when accessing sites​

 

  Microsoft Edge Safari Google Chrome Firefox
Microsoft Windows ​
(Last two versions)
Y N/A Y Y
Mac OS ​
(Last two versions)
N/A Y Y Y
Android​
(Last two versions)
Y N/A Y Y

 

 

Breakpoints for Testing

Widescreen Desktop Tablet Phone
1440px 1200px 767px 375px

 

 

 

Compatibility Testing

Microsoft Edge Safari Google Chrome Firefox
PC Mac​
iPhone​
iPad
PC​
Android Tablet​
Android Phone​
iPhone
PC​
Android Tablet​
Android Phone​
iPhone

 

 

Full Functional Testing

Microsoft Edge Safari Google Chrome Firefox
PC Mac​
iPhone​
iPad
PC​
Android Tablet​
Android Phone​
iPhone
PC​
Android Tablet​
Android Phone​
iPhone