Android System WebView

Android System WebView

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244.38 MB Size
3+ Age

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Description Android System WebView

The Unseen Engine Powering Your Android Experience

Many users are unaware that when they click a link within a social media app, email client, or news reader, they are not immediately opening their main browser. Instead, they are relying on a critical, behind-the-scenes system component that renders web content seamlessly within the host application. This component is Android System WebView, a fundamental module developed by Google that is integrated into the core Chrome technology stack. Its primary function is to provide a secure and efficient embedded browser engine for other applications, eliminating the need for developers to build their own web rendering tools from scratch. While it is typically pre-installed on the vast majority of Android devices, its functionality is dependent on regular updates delivered through the Google Play Store, which are essential for maintaining security, compatibility, and performance for in-app web browsing across your entire device.

Core Functionality and Operational Mechanics

Android System WebView operates not as a standalone application with a user interface, but as a shared library that other apps call upon. When an application needs to display a web page—such as viewing a linked article, loading a login portal, or showing an embedded help section—it utilizes the WebView component to process and render the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This ensures a consistent and modern web experience across different apps without forcing the user to switch contexts to an external browser. The component is intrinsically tied to the Chrome browser's core; updates to Chrome often bring parallel updates to WebView, delivering the latest web standards, critical security patches, and performance enhancements to thousands of third-party applications simultaneously.

Key Technical Advantages

  • Provides a standardized, secure web content renderer for all applications that require in-app browsing functionality.
  • Ensures compatibility with modern web standards by receiving updates directly from the Chrome development pipeline.
  • Maintains system stability and security by patching vulnerabilities that could be exploited through in-app web views.

We suggest ensuring this component is kept updated via the Google Play Store to guarantee the safest and smoothest in-app browsing experience. Consider checking for updates regularly.

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Internet required for updates and content rendering. IAP not applicable.

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Latest version

Version
146.0.7680.65
Date
17.03.2026
Signature
595ea4c44596ee3575dcba6e7dd594d7
Architecture
armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a
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About this app

Developer
Google Inc.
Package name
com.google.android.webview
Min. Android
Android + 12L
Age
3+

Version history Android System WebView

Android System WebView 146.0.7680.65
17.03.2026
244.38 MB
Android System WebView 146.0.7680.111
17.03.2026
89.29 MB
Android System WebView 146.0.7680.31
17.03.2026
244.51 MB
Android System WebView 145.0.7632.80
17.03.2026
241.43 MB
Android System WebView 145.0.7632.79
17.03.2026
241.43 MB
Android System WebView 145.0.7632.159
17.03.2026
241.59 MB
Android System WebView 145.0.7632.122
17.03.2026
241.54 MB
Android System WebView 145.0.7632.120
17.03.2026
241.56 MB

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Latest version
Version
146.0.7680.65
Date
17.03.2026
Signature
595ea4c44596ee3575dcba6e7dd594d7
Architecture
armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a
GooglePlay GooglePlay
About this app
Developer
Google Inc.
Package name
com.google.android.webview
Min. Android
Android + 12L
Age
3+