What is HTML5test?
HTML5test is a web-based tool that assesses browser compatibility with the HTML5 standard and related specifications. It calculates a score by testing for various HTML5 features, helping users and developers understand which parts of HTML5 are supported by their browser. The tool aims to quantify browser support levels, offering insights into how browser manufacturers are improving their products and the web as a development platform.
Although the tool has not been updated since 2016 and is considered complete, it serves as a historical snapshot of HTML5 adoption. It tests features from the main HTML5 specification and related drafts, with points awarded for each supported feature. The results allow for comparison between different browsers, highlighting advancements in web technology support.
Features
- Browser Compatibility Testing: Evaluates support for HTML5 and related specifications
- Score Calculation: Assigns points based on supported features for easy comparison
- Historical Snapshot: Provides a view of HTML5 adoption as of 2016
- Cross-Browser Comparison: Allows users to compare results across different browsers
Use Cases
- Testing browser compatibility with HTML5 standards
- Comparing HTML5 support across different web browsers
- Assessing browser performance for web development purposes
- Understanding browser manufacturer improvements in HTML5 adoption
