Browser Compatibility
Which browsers are supported on shookout, minimum versions, system requirements, and troubleshootingcompatibility
Supported browsers
viva optimized for work in modern browsers. We recommend using the latest versions of the following browsers:
- Optimal upload speed
- Support WebGL and Canvas
- Push notifications work excellently
- Excellent video and audio performance
- High privacy and security
- Support for modern web standards
- Fast page loading
- Excellent extension support
- Energy efficiency on Mac
- Integration with Apple ecosystem
- Push notifications limited
- Good video support
- High speed (Chromium engine)
- Integration with Windows
- Full feature support
- Built-in Microsoft Defender
- Compatible like Chrome (Chromium)
- Built-in VPN (Opera)
- Ad blocker (Brave)
- All shookout features work
- Outdated technologies
- Security issues
- Low performance
- NOT supported Microsoft
Compatibility table
Detailed information about feature support in different browsers:
| Function | Chrome 90+ | Firefox 88+ | Safari 14+ | Edge 90+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic site features | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| File Downloads | Up to 5 GB | Up to 5 GB | Up to 2 GB | Up to 5 GB |
| Video and audio players | All formats | All formats | Restrictions | All formats |
| Push-notifications | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| WebGL (3D graphics) | Excellent | Excellent | Basic | Excellent |
| Drag & Drop upload | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Offline mode (PWA) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Coming soon downloads | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Legend:
- Full support — feature works perfectly
- Partial support — feature works with limitations
- Not supported — feature does not work
System requirements
Minimum requirements for comfortable work with viva:
macOS: 11 Big Sur or newer
Linux: Ubuntu 20.04+, any modern distribution
ChromeOS: Any version
We recommend: Quad-core CPU, 4+ GB RAM
For large file uploads: 8+ GB RAM
We recommend: 5+ Mbps (file downloads)
For video: 10+ Mbps (HD streaming)
Android: Version 8.0+ (Chrome 90+)
Tablets: Any modern device with a browser
Compatibility check
How to check if your browser is compatible:
Firefox: about:support
Safari: Safari → About Safari
Edge: edge://settings/help
If the version is below recommended — update your browser.
If the test showed incompatibility:
- Update your browser to the latest versionion
- Enable JavaScript: Settings → Site Settings → JavaScript → Allowed
- Enable Cookies: Settings → Privacy → Cookies → Allow all cookies
- Disable content blockers for shookout.com
- Try a different recommended browser
Solving compatibility issues
Site displays incorrectly
- Clear cache: Ctrl+Shift+Delete autofill → Clear cached images and files → Clear data
- Disable extensions: Some extensions break the design — try incognito mode
- Reset zoom: Ctrl+0 (zero) — return to 100% zoom
- Update your browser: Old versions may not support modern CSS
Buttons not working / not clickable
- Check JavaScript: Must be enabled (almost always enabled by default)
- Disable blockers: AdBlock, uBlock may block functionality
- Check console: F12 → Console → look for errors (red text)
- Try a different browser: If it works in another — the issue is in the first browser's settings
Video/audio not playing
- Update codecs: Windows: install K-Lite Codec Pack
- Allow autoplay: Settings → Site Settings → Sound → Allow
- Check format: Safari does not support some video formats — use Chrome
- Disable hardware acceleration: Settings → Advanced → System → Hardware acceleration → Off
Slow page loading
- Clear cache and cookies: Accumulated cache slows the browser
- Close unnecessary tabs: Each tab consumes RAM
- Disable resource-heavy extensions: Some extensions are very resource-intensive
- Update your browser: Newer versions are faster than old ones
- Check internet: The issue may be in connection speed, not the browser
Mobile browsers
Recommendations for smartphones and tablets:
- Fast loading
- Bookmark sync
- Data Saver mode
- Excellent iOS integration
- Energy efficiency
- Restrictions uploads files
- High privacy
- Extensions (Android only)
- Tracking Protection
Mobile browser features
Restrictions on mobile devices:
- Size uploads: Maximum 500 MB from phone (technical limitations)
- Background tasks: Download may be interrupted if screen is locked
- File format: iOS Safari restricts some formats
- Push-notifications: On iOS they only work through Safari (with limitations)
- Power saving mode: Low Power Mode may disable some features
How to update your browser
Tip: Enable automatic updates in browser settings. This ensures you always have the latest version uses a daily, most withoutsecure and fast version.
Frequently asked questions
Internet Explorer is outdated and Microsoft officially ended support on June 15, 2022. The browser is unsafe site will not work browser does not support modern web technologies we use, has critical security vulnerabilities, and is very slow. Microsoft recommends all users to switch on Edge.
Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge show the best performance on our site, as both are based on the Chromium engine and Chromium (exactly on it we develop). Firefox slightly slower, but difference minimal. Safari on macOS works well, but on 10-15% slower Chromium-browsers.
Yes, but with limitations. On a computer with 2 GB RAM and a slow processor the site will load slowly, but slowly. We recommend minimum 4 GB RAM and dual-core process. If computer very old — use lightweight version site (lite.shookout.com) which requires less resources.
Yes, we support AdBlock, uBlock Origin and other blockers. However, some aggressive blockers may interfere with functionsrs may break functionalityblockers can accidentally block site functionality (not ads, but buttons or forms). If something doesn't work — add shookout.com in white list blocks.
Apple imposes restrictions on web technologies in Safari for privacy and energy efficiency reasons and energy efficiency. For example: push-notifications limited, maximum size uploadwe load file less, some WebGL features disabled. this solution Apple, not our. for complete functionality, use Chrome or Firefox.
Technically yes, the site will open. But: (1) Speed will be very low, (2) Some features may not work not work from-for settings security Tor, (3) You may encounter with captcha when login (protection from bots). we not recommend Tor for daily use shookout.com, only for special casein when needed anon.
Yes! Chrome, Firefox, Chromium, Brave work great on Linux. We test on Ubuntu, but any modern Linux distribution worksux distribution workstemporary distributions supports. Specific for Linux browsers (Konqueror, Midori) can work with limitations — better use Firefox or Chrome.
Possible reasons: (1) Old operating system does not support the new browser — update the OS or try a newer browser, (2) Corporate policy blocks updates — contact to the IT department, (3) Device too old — consider purchase new device or use lightweight version lite.shookout.com.
PlayStation and Xbox have built-in browsers and the site will open. However, gamepad navigation is limitedmitedation is limitednavigation is inconvenientad navigation is inconvenient, file downloads are limited, many features don't work. We do not recommend using shookout.com on consoles — this not optimal experience.
Yes! Native apps for iOS and Android are in development and planned for Q2 2025. They will have full functionality available soon be optimized for mobile devices and will offer best experience than mobile browser. Follow for anonyourself in our blog and social media.
Browser issues not resolved?
Our technical support will help diagnose the compatibility issue
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