CSS @supports: Write Future-Proof CSS

Detect CSS feature support and provide smart fallbacks with @supports

Trevor I. Lasn Trevor I. Lasn
· 3 min read
Building 0xinsider.com — see who's winning across prediction markets (Polymarket, Kalshi, and more) — and what they're trading right now.

I use @supports constantly to check if browsers can handle modern CSS features. Think of it as a safety net for your styles - if a browser doesn’t support a feature, you can provide a solid fallback.

Here’s what it looks like in practice:


How @supports Works

The @supports rule checks if a browser understands a CSS property-value pair. You can test for single or multiple features:

Here’s how I use @supports to progressively improve a layout:


Testing Multiple Properties

Sometimes you need to test for multiple CSS properties. Here’s how to handle complex feature detection:


Best Practices

  1. Start with solid fallback styles that work everywhere
  2. Use @supports to enhance the experience with modern features
  3. Test features individually when possible
  4. Consider using multiple @supports rules for different feature combinations
  5. Keep fallback code maintainable - don’t create overly complex style overrides

Trevor I. Lasn

Building 0xinsider.com — see who's winning across prediction markets (Polymarket, Kalshi, and more) — and what they're trading right now. Product engineer based in Tartu, Estonia, building and shipping for over a decade.


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