#1483·fetch

Document from which version of browsers we don't need to use the library

Author: joaopedrodcfCreated Dec 28, 2025Updated Dec 28, 2025

Hello,

With all major browsers supporting fetch since years ago, and already with the warn about browser support should we make it more explicit from which version of each browser we don't need this polifyll ? Also what about warn users if they try to use it in a browser that already supports fetch ?

Example something like this:

⚠️ Browser Support Notice

Do not use this polyfill if you only target modern browsers.

All currently maintained browsers provide a native, standards-compliant fetch implementation. Including whatwg-fetch in these environments is unnecessary and adds extra bundle size.

Browsers where whatwg-fetch is NOT needed

Browser Minimum version with native fetch
Chrome 42+
Firefox 39+
Edge (Chromium) All versions
Edge (Legacy) 14+
Safari (macOS) 10.1+
Safari (iOS) 10.3+
Opera 29+
Samsung Internet 4.0+

If your supported browser list only includes the versions above (or newer), do not install or import this polyfill.