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Symbol.hasInstance

The Symbol.hasInstance well-known symbol is used to determine if a constructor object recognizes an object as its instance. The instanceof operator's behavior can be customized by this symbol.

Property attributes of Symbol.hasInstance
Writable no
Enumerable no
Configurable no

Examples

You could implement your custom instanceof behavior like this, for example:

class MyArray {  
  static [Symbol.hasInstance](instance) {
    return Array.isArray(instance);
  }
}
console.log([] instanceof MyArray); // true

Specifications

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Edge Firefox Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support 51 Yes 50 No Yes Yes
Feature Android webview Chrome for Android Edge mobile Firefox for Android Opera Android iOS Safari Samsung Internet
Basic support Yes Yes Yes 50 Yes Yes ?

See also

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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Symbol/hasInstance