WebGPU can't be enabled on Chrome v113 – Webgpu

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Ali Hasan
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Quick Fix: WebGPU is currently not supported on Chrome version 113. It’s only available on ChromeOS, macOS, and Windows for now. Support for other platforms, including Chrome version 113, is expected later this year.

The Problem:

Chrome’s latest version 113 has disabled WebGPU functionality through the blocklist or command line, resulting in issues with its accessibility.

The Solutions:

Solution 1: Feature not enabled for Ubuntu platform

The provided error message indicates that WebGPU has been disabled either via a blocklist or the command line. According to the official documentation, WebGPU is currently only available on ChromeOS, macOS, and Windows.

Since you are using Ubuntu, WebGPU is not yet supported on your platform. You will need to wait for future updates to see if WebGPU support is added for Ubuntu.

Solution 2: Use –enable-unsafe-webgpu flag

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You can try enabling the WebGPU feature by using the `–enable-unsafe-webgpu` flag when launching Chrome. This flag allows you to enable experimental features that are not yet fully stable, but it can also introduce some risks, so use it with caution. To use the flag, open a terminal and run the following command:

“`
google-chrome-beta –enable-unsafe-webgpu
“`

Solution 3: Use command line arguments

You can enable WebGPU by passing the following command line arguments to Chrome:

google-chrome-stable --enable-unsafe-webgpu --enable-features=Vulkan

Video Explanation:

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