JavaScriptenabled

JavaScriptenabled is a descriptive term used in web technology to indicate that a particular software environment, device, or website is capable of executing JavaScript code. It is not a formal standard or specification, but a label found in documentation, product marketing, and developer discussions to distinguish environments with JavaScript support from those that do not.

In web browsers, JavaScriptenabled typically means that JavaScript execution is enabled in the browser's settings, allowing client-side scripts to run, manipulate the document object model, perform asynchronous requests, and provide interactive features. Some environments offer user controls to disable JavaScript for privacy or security reasons; when JavaScript is disabled, websites may rely on server-side rendering or progressive enhancement to remain usable.

Implications: For developers, knowing whether a target environment is JavaScriptenabled informs design choices, such as graceful degradation, accessibility, and testing strategies. Within the broader ecosystem, JavaScriptenabled is often discussed alongside related concepts like progressive enhancement, feature detection, and content security policy. Examples of discussions include explanations of how mobile webviews, desktop applications embedding web content, and older browsers differ in their JavaScript support.