> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Firefox Catches Up to Chrome With the Addition of This Feature But Leaves Linux Out (for now) - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/firefox-webgpu-support/ - Published: 2025-07-17T10:21:34.000Z - Updated: 2025-07-23T07:21:06.000Z - Description: Mozilla did a very good job with this. Now, bring it to Linux as well, please. - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Development Updates, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 It's been quite some time since [Firefox](https://www.firefox.com/en-US/?ref=itsfoss.com) has been playing catchup with [Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome/?ref=itsfoss.com) in terms of features and performance. Recent updates have pushed **AI integrations that not many like**, while core improvements have often been overlooked. Things [are improving](https://itsfoss.com/firefox-tab-groups/), but it will take some time and many sane decisions before Firefox regains its lost market share and reputation. Luckily, a recent move by them sees them adding a key feature that brings Firefox closer to Chrome in terms of performance and capabilities. ## WebGPU Support Comes to Firefox ![a rotating 3d cube is running on firefox, this takes advantage of webgpu, there is a list of demos on the left, and some code below](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/07/firefox-webgpu-rotating-cube-demo.png) Scheduled for the upcoming Firefox 141 release, **WebGPU support is finally arriving on Firefox**, marking a major technical milestone for the web browser. The implementation is based on the Rust-powered [wgpu](https://wgpu.rs/?ref=itsfoss.com) project. In this case, wgpu acts as a Rust-based intermediary that implements the [WebGPU](https://www.w3.org/TR/webgpu/?ref=itsfoss.com) API specification, translating shader code into instructions compatible with native graphics backends like OpenGL, Direct3D 12, Vulkan, and Metal. Support for this **is rolling out to Windows first**, with Linux and macOS support expected in the coming months. The developers are also planning to bring WebGPU support to the [Firefox Android app](https://www.firefox.com/en-US/browsers/mobile/android/?ref=itsfoss.com). If you are wondering how this helps you as a Firefox user, **WebGPU enables faster and more efficient use of your computer’s graphics hardware** directly from the browser. Basically, it is a new web standard developed by the [W3C](https://www.w3.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) that provides access to GPU features. ***But, wait, there's more!*** 😉 ### Do You Want to Try it Out? ![firefox 141.0b9 running on a windows machine, it's about dialog is open below, and a the about:config page is open above, with webgpu as the search term](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/07/firefox-webgpu-config.png) 📋 You can now try it out on the [Firefox 141](https://www.firefox.com/en-US/firefox/141.0/releasenotes/?ref=itsfoss.com) release. **Updated on July 23, 2025, at 07:30 UTC.* You can test WebGPU support in Firefox by downloading the latest Firefox Beta release from the [official website](https://www.firefox.com/en-US/download/all/desktop-beta/?ref=itsfoss.com). Keep in mind that installing it will replace any existing Firefox installation. Post installation, open the browser and type `about:config` in the address bar. Search for "*webgpu*" and make sure `dom.webgpu.enabled` and `dom.webgpu.allow-present-without-readback` are set to "*true*". [Firefox Beta](https://www.firefox.com/en-US/download/all/desktop-beta/?ref=itsfoss.com) I took the WebGPU support for a quick test, starting with [a rotating 3D cube demo](https://webgpu.github.io/webgpu-samples/?sample=rotatingCube&ref=itsfoss.com). As shown in the first image of this article, it worked as expected with no visual glitches or artifacts. **You can play Project Prismatic on* [**CrazyGames*](https://www.crazygames.com/game/project-prismatic?ref=itsfoss.com)**.* I then played a [Unity WebGPU](https://docs.unity3d.com/6000.1/Documentation/Manual/WebGPU.html?ref=itsfoss.com) game called [Project Prismatic](https://projectprismatic.com/?ref=itsfoss.com). The experience was mixed, with FPS barely going over 30, dipping to 10-18, and occasional freezes. But that’s okay. Mozilla developers say **there is still work remaining to improve performance and WebGPU compliance**. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/07/firefox-without-webgpu-project-prismatic-demo.png) ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/07/firefox-without-webgpu-hello-world-cube-demo.png) **Older versions of Firefox without WebGPU support won't handle such use cases.* Firefox versions without WebGPU support won’t run apps that require it, so it’s good to see Mozilla finally adding this support. For more details, check out the [detailed blog](https://mozillagfx.wordpress.com/2025/07/15/shipping-webgpu-on-windows-in-firefox-141/?ref=itsfoss.com) from the Mozilla Gfx Team. **Suggested Read** 📖 [Exploring Firefox Tab Groups: Has Mozilla Redeemed Itself?Firefox’s Tab Groups help you organize tabs efficiently. But how efficiently? Let me share my experience.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-162.png)It's FOSSSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/firefox-tab-groups.webp)](https://itsfoss.com/firefox-tab-groups/)