The get() method of the CustomElementRegistry interface returns the constructor for a previously-defined custom element.
This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.
Syntax
constructor = customElements.get(name);
Parameters
- name
- Name for the new custom element.
Return value
The constructor for the named custom element, or undefined if there is no custom element definition for the name.
Examples
const BasicElement = customElements.get('basic-element');
if (BasicElement) {
var newElement = new BasicElement();
}
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Firefox (Gecko) | Chrome | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 52 (52) | 54 | No support | 41 | WebKit nightly |
| Feature | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Chrome for Android | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 52.0 (52) | 54 | No support | 41 | No support |