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WebGLRenderingContext.isContextLost

The WebGLRenderingContext.isContextLost() method returns a Boolean indicating whether or not the WebGL context has been lost.

Syntax

gl.isContextLost();

Return value

A Boolean. True if the context is lost, false otherwise.

Examples

For example, when checking for program linking success, you could also check if the context is not lost:

gl.linkProgram(program);

if (!gl.getProgramParameter(program, gl.LINK_STATUS) && !gl.isContextLost()) {
  var info = gl.getProgramInfoLog(program);
  console.log('Error linking program:\n' + info);
}

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
WebGL 1.0
The definition of 'WebGLRenderingContext.isContextLost' in that specification.
Recommendation Initial definition.

Browser compatibilityUpdate compatibility data on GitHub

Desktop
Chrome Edge Firefox Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support 9 12 4 11 12 5.1
Mobile
Android webview Chrome for Android Edge Mobile Firefox for Android Opera for Android iOS Safari Samsung Internet
Basic support Yes 25 Yes Yes 12 8.1 Yes

See also

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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/WebGLRenderingContext/isContextLost