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PerformanceObserver

The PerformanceObserver interface is used to observe performance measurement events and be notified of new performance entries as they are recorded in the browser's performance timeline.

Note: this interface is exposed to Window and Worker.

Constructor

PerformanceObserver()
Creates a PerformanceObserver object.

Methods

PerformanceObserver.observe()
Specifies the set of entry types to observe. The performance observer's callback function will be invoked when a performance entry is recorded for one of the specified entryTypes
PerformanceObserver.disconnect()
Stops the performance observer callback from receiving performance entries.

Example

function perf_observer(list, observer) { 
   // Process the "measure" event 
} 
var observer2 = new PerformanceObserver(perf_observer); 
observer2.observe({entryTypes: ["measure"]});

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Performance Timeline Time Level 2
The definition of 'PerformanceObserver' in that specification.
Editor's Draft Initial definition of PerformanceObserver interface.

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
Basic support 52 57 (57) No support 39 11
Available on workers 62 ? ? 49 ?
Feature Android Webview Chrome for Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Phone Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support No support 52 57.0 (57) No support

39

No support
Available on workers No support 62 ? ?

49

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