The Navigator Object

navigator object is the standard for browser identification on the client.

The following table list the properties supported by all major verdor of browsers.

PropertyDescription
appCodeNameThe name of the browser.
appNameFull browser name.
appVersionBrowser version.
cookieEnabledIndicates if cookies are enabled.
javaEnabled()Indicates if Java is enabled in the browser.
mimeTypesArray of MIME types registered with the browser.
platformThe system platform on which the browser is running.
pluginsArray of plug-ins installed on the browser.
userAgentThe user-agent string for the browser.
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Navigator:
  1. The Navigator Object
  2. Detecting Plug-ins
  3. plugin's MimeType