TL;DR

  • Updated to Chrome 147.0.7727.24.
  • Puppeteer-core dependency bumped to 24.41.0.
  • Focus on browser compatibility and stability.

Key Changes

Puppeteer 24.41.0 primarily features an important update to the bundled Chromium browser, now rolling to Chrome 147.0.7727.24. This update ensures that Puppeteer users benefit from the latest browser engine improvements, security patches, and web platform features. For full details, refer to the official changelog. The puppeteer-core dependency has also been updated to 24.41.0, maintaining synchronization across the project. This release does not introduce new API features but solidifies the underlying browser support.

Impact for QA Teams

This update is crucial for QA teams relying on Puppeteer for test automation. It ensures scripts run against a modern Chrome version, potentially resolving compatibility issues with newer web applications and providing access to the latest browser capabilities. Teams should update and verify existing test suites to confirm continued stability and performance. For those comparing automation tools, understanding these core updates is key, as discussed in our Puppeteer vs Playwright comparison.