“Trezor Bridge® vs WebUSB: Which Should You Use?”

If you’ve ever tried to connect your Trezor wallet and seen two options — WebUSB and Trezor Bridge® — you might be wondering: what’s the difference?

Let’s break it down.

🌉 Trezor Bridge: The Reliable Workhorse

Trezor Bridge is a lightweight background app that gives your Trezor device rock-solid connectivity to your desktop browser.

✅ More stable
✅ Compatible with older browsers
✅ Works even when browser security features restrict WebUSB
✅ Preferred for frequent users or DeFi pros

It works consistently across Trezor Suite, web dApps, and browser-based wallets.

🧪 WebUSB: The Simpler Alternative

WebUSB is a browser feature that lets your device connect without installing any software.

✅ No download required
✅ Good for temporary access
❌ May be blocked by browser updates or antivirus
❌ Limited compatibility (Edge, Firefox may not support)

Great for testing — not recommended for long-term use.

🛡️ Final Verdict

Use Trezor Bridge for the best experience — it’s trusted, battle-tested, and updated frequently.
Keep WebUSB as a fallback when you're on a new device or can’t install apps.

📍 Install Bridge at https://trezor.io/start and stay connected the right way.