Evergreen Webview2 <CERTIFIED 2027>

When implementing WebView2, developers must choose between the Evergreen baseline and the Fixed Version distribution. Evergreen Distribution Fixed Version Distribution Handled automatically by Microsoft. Controlled manually by the developer. App Installer Size Small (runtime is already on the OS or downloaded once). Large (Chromium binaries are packed inside your installer). Security Patches Applied instantly when Microsoft releases updates. Delayed until you ship an application update. Testing Overhead Continuous testing against new updates is required. Testing is only needed when you choose to upgrade. Major Benefits of Going Evergreen 1. Zero-Day Security Protection

The Evergreen model is designed for the majority of application scenarios in 2026. Here are the primary benefits: 1. Superior Security evergreen webview2

[Native Desktop App] │ ▼ 1. Checks Registry/System for Evergreen Runtime │ ├───► Found? ───► 2. Launches Chromium Processes (Independent Setup) │ └───► Missing? ─► 3. Triggers Bootstrapper / Prompt to Download App Installer Size Small (runtime is already on