Standard scope
This standard applies to:
- pennmedicine.org
- All Penn Medicine websites
- Penn Medicine mobile applications
Overview
Users may prefer one browser over another due to varying levels of efficiency, performance, privacy, and security. Upgrading browsers to the newest versions as they become generally available is the best way to avoid potential security exposures and experience the designed features of the website. Likewise, users may have access to a wide variety of device types that are supported by our responsive design.
Browser compatibility
The browsers and devices currently supported by Penn Medicine web sites and mobile applications are listed below. Other browsers and older browser versions may still work, but with a degraded user experience.
Desktop browsers supported
- Chrome
- Edge
- Firefox
- Safari
Mobile browsers supported
- Chrome for Android
- Safari on iOS
Other browsers and older browser versions
Limited testing for basic functionality is performed on the oldest browser version used by at least 2% of the Penn Medicine user base.
Devices supported
Our design system and standards support the following:
Device/OS support
Our responsive design supports the latest two versions of all major mobile operating systems, including iOS, Android, and Windows.
Device screen size/resolution
Optimized for general mobile and tablet screen sizes, as well as for larger screen sizes such as a TV display. Supports higher screen resolutions.
Related resources
- Google Chrome – chromestatus.com
- Mozilla Firefox – firefox-release-notes
- Microsoft Edge – Microsoft Edge release notes
- Apple Safari – WebKit blog
- WhatIsMyBrowser – Lists latest browser versions.
Contact
For assistance, please contact web-standards@pennmedicine.upenn.edu