Key Changes

WebdriverIO v9.29.0, released on 2026-06-18, focuses on critical bug fixes and minor polish.

  • Bug Fixes:
    • The waitForResponse command in webdriverio now correctly waits for responses from the network collector. This resolves an issue where the command might not have captured all expected network activities, crucial for robust network testing.
    • wdio-utils updated its EdgeDriver CDN to a supported source. This ensures better compatibility and reliability when running tests on Microsoft Edge.
  • Polish:
    • The wdio-browserstack-service received a fix related to reloadsession finished metadata, improving integration with BrowserStack.

Impact for QA Teams

These updates directly enhance test stability and reliability. QA engineers can expect more accurate network request assertions with the waitForResponse fix, and smoother execution on Microsoft Edge due to the updated driver CDN. The BrowserStack service improvement also streamlines cloud testing workflows. For those new to the framework, our WebdriverIO tutorial for Node.js can help get started, and for advanced setups, consider our guide on WebdriverIO extensibility and Multiremote migration.