Chrome 125 Adds WebGPU, DevTools & CSS Nesting
Google Chrome 125 brings enhanced DevTools, WebGPU enabled by default, and key CSS updates for modern web development.
Chrome 125 Launches
Chrome 125 Officially Released
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Google launches Chrome 125 with a focus on performance, debugging tools, and developer experience.
WebGPU Now Enabled by Default
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WebGPU API is now turned on by default on supported platforms.
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Enables high-performance 3D rendering and parallel compute directly in the browser.
Enhanced Chrome DevTools
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New Recorder panel with script generation from recorded user flows.
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Better support for debugging module scripts and real-time style edits.
CSS Nesting Support Finalized
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CSS Nesting becomes fully supported without flags.
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Helps developers write cleaner, SASS-like styles natively.
View Transitions API Improvements
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Expanded support for the View Transitions API, simplifying smooth page-to-page transitions.
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Ideal for SPAs and rich UIs.
Secure Cross-Origin Requests
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Introduces stricter controls for fetch() and CORS policies.
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Encourages developers to adopt modern secure headers and cookie policies.
Improved Memory Management
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Reduced memory leaks with better garbage collection in V8 engine.
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Optimizes performance in large-scale web apps.
WebAssembly GC Shipping Progress
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Experimental support continues for WebAssembly Garbage Collection.
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Supports higher-level languages like Kotlin/Wasm and Dart/Wasm.
DevTools Accessibility Panel Updated
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Offers better insights into ARIA roles and focus management.
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Simplifies auditing accessibility issues.
Availability & Updates
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Chrome 125 is rolling out via auto-update.
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Developers can test changes using Canary or Dev channel for early access.
