Note : Because GUIDs change per version, it’s easier to use the evergreen offline links (Method 2).

To understand the need for an offline installer, one must understand the two distribution models Microsoft offers:

The Microsoft WebView2 Offline Installer is an indispensable tool for professional IT environments. It removes dependency on an internet connection during installation, saves bandwidth in mass deployments, and ensures predictable behavior in locked-down networks. Whether you choose the EXE for simplicity or the MSI for enterprise management, the offline installer gives you complete control over one of Windows’ most important modern runtimes.

: It allows apps like Outlook, Teams, and various third-party tools to maintain a modern, "web-like" interface even on older versions of Windows 10 that don't have the runtime pre-installed.

Many popular applications now rely on WebView2, including:

Microsoft provides three main distribution methods: