Secure context
This feature is available only in secure contexts (HTTPS), in some or all supporting browsers.
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.
The persisted property of the StorageManager interface returns a Promise that resolves to true if box mode is persistent for your site's storage.
Syntax
navigator.storage.perisisted().then(function(persistent) { ... })
Parameters
None.
Returns
A Promise that resolves to a Boolean.
Example
if (navigator.storage && navigator.storage.persist)
navigator.storage.persisted().then(function(persistent) {
if (persistent)
console.log("Storage will not be cleared except by explicit user action");
else
console.log("Storage may be cleared by the UA under storage pressure.");
});Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Storage The definition of 'persisted' in that specification. |
Living Standard | Initial definition. |
Browser Compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 55.0 | 55 (55) | ? | 42 | ? |
| Feature | Android | Android Webview | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | 55.0 | ? | ? | ? | 42 | ? | 55.0 |