Jacek ‘jacadcaps’ Piszczek has released Wayfarer 11, and the big news is the WebKitGTK update. The browser now runs on WebKitGTK 2.50.1, introduced in November 2025.
What’s New in Wayfarer 11?
The update rebases Wayfarer on the latest stable WebKitGTK 2.50.1. For users, this means better performance, smoother visuals, and fewer headaches while browsing. Text rendering speed has increased, so pages with heavy fonts and dense layouts now scroll and display more smoothly. It’s a welcome fix for those who noticed sluggish performance with previous versions.
Audio and Visual Fixes
The Wayfarer 11 upgrade fixes a known audio playback issue on Instagram, which left some users frustrated. With this update, audio posts now play as expected. Layer rendering also receives attention. The browser corrects problems with fractional transforms, so layered content, such as modern menus or pop-ups, displays as intended.
Stability and Build Improvements
Several crash scenarios and rendering issues have been addressed in Wayfarer 11 WebKitGTK. Users running special builds—like those with video disabled or on uncommon hardware such as s390x—will notice smoother operation and successful compilation. These tweaks make the browser more reliable across different setups.
Final Thoughts
With the Wayfarer 11 WebKitGTK update, users get a browser that is faster, more stable, and up-to-date with the web’s latest demands. Anyone using Wayfarer should upgrade and see the difference for themselves.
