Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Playwright for Java in 2025

Mar 20, 2025 Guest Author

Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Playwright for Java in 2025

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Introduction:

Playwright is a modern end-to-end testing framework developed by Microsoft, designed to automate browser testing across multiple platforms with ease.

What is Playwright?

Playwright supports major browsers such as Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit, allowing testers and developers to perform reliable web automation with robust features like auto-wait, network interception, and headless execution. In this blog, we will discuss what Playwright is, its features, and a step-by-step guide on how to download and install it.

Key Features of Playwright:-

  • Support for Multiple Languages: TypeScript, Python, C#, JavaScript, and Java are all supported.
  • Headless and Headful Execution: For effective testing, run tests in both headless and headful modes. 
  • Auto-Waiting: Prior to acting, it automatically waits for elements to be available. 
  • Network Control: Analyses network activity and mocks responses by intercepting network queries. 
  • Parallel Execution: Reduces execution time by running tests in parallel. 
  • Mobile Emulation: This allows responsive design testing by simulating mobile devices. 

Prerequisites

  • Before installing Playwright, make sure you have the following installed:

How to download and install JDK

Step 1: Install JDK

  1. Download and install the JDK

  2. Verify installation by opening the terminal or command prompt and running:

Java -version

How to download and install Node Js

Step 1: Install Node.js(If want to use JavaScript only)

  1. Visit nodejs
  2. Download the LTS (Long-Term Support) version
  3. Install Node.js by following the setup wizard 

Verify installation by opening the terminal or command prompt and running:

node –v

npm –v

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How to download and install Maven

Step 1: Install Maven

  1. Visit Maven

  2. Download Binary zip archive → apache-maven-3.9.9-bin.zip (For Windows)

Download Binary tar.gz archive → apache-maven-3.9.9-bin.tar.gz (For OS)

    3. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a folder

Step 2: Set Environment Variables:

  1. Open System Properties → Advanced → Environment Variables
  2. Enter the Variable Name: MAVEN_HOME & Variable Value: C:\apache-maven (or your extracted path)

  3. Edit Path and add from System variable >> %MAVEN_HOME%\bin

  • Click OK and close all dialogs

Step 3: Verify installation by opening the terminal or command prompt and running:

mvn –version

How to Install Playwright & verify:

Step 1: Install Playwright

  1. Need to run the following command to install Playwright:

npm install --save-dev playwright

    2. if you want to install it with browsers

npx playwright install

Step 2: Verify version & installation by opening the terminal or command prompt and running before running the program:

npx playwright –version

Create a simple login Maven Project in Eclipse:

Step 1: Create maven project:

  • Open Eclipse and go to >> File → New → Maven Project

  • Select an Archetype >> Choose: maven-archetype-quickstart and click Next

  • Enter Project Details >> Group ID, Artifact ID, Package and Finish it

Step 2: Add Playwright Dependency:

  • Open pom.xml and add:

<dependencies>

<dependency>

<groupId>com.microsoft.playwright</groupId>

<artifactId>playwright</artifactId>

<version>1.42.0</version> 

</dependency>

</dependencies>

Step 3: Create a Java class PlaywrightTest.java

  • In Eclipse, go to src/main/java.
  • Right-click → New → Class.
  • Name it and click Finish.

Step 4: Now, open the java file and add the following test code:

Step 5: Save the code and run the program

  • Right-click on class file → Run As→ 1 JUnit Test

- By clicking 1 Junit Test, script will run, and respected will open in the browser and report will generate

Conclusion

Playwright for Java provides a powerful and modern approach to browser Automation Testing Services, making it ideal for tasks like web scraping, end-to-end testing, and automating routine browser functions. Features like automated waiting, speedy execution, and cross-browser compatibility make Playwright a strong alternative to older technologies like Selenium Automation Testing Services.

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Divya Panchal

Divya Panchal is an ISTQB-certified QA Tester at PixelQA with expertise in both manual and automation testing. She has evolved from a trainee to a key contributor across multiple projects, consistently ensuring software quality and reliability. With a strong focus on continuous professional development, Divya is dedicated to expanding her knowledge in automation and API testing, underscoring her commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions..

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