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WebXR Device API

An interface for immersive experiences delivered through the web.

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WebXR Device APIRuntime · An interface for immersive experiences delivered through the web.

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Overview

WebXR gives a web application access to supported XR sessions, poses, views and inputs. Secure contexts, permission checks and feature detection are part of a responsible integration.

Responsible organisation
W3C Immersive Web Working Group
Publication status
Candidate Recommendation Draft
Version / snapshot
9 June 2026 snapshot

Role in the Augmentiverse

URL-addressable experiences support web distribution. Browser availability and session modes depend on the browser, operating system and device.

Where it is useful

  • Browser-based VR and supported AR sessions
  • Shared web content and immersive interaction
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Limits and implementation choices

  • This is a work in progress, not a final W3C Recommendation.
  • An implementation may support VR but not immersive AR.

Sources & further reading

Links identify the relevant specifications or documented implementations. A listed example does not imply endorsement, full interoperability or adoption of the Augmentiverse framework.