Playwright test runner adds reporters without replacing configured reporters
Introduced 2026-09-04 · score 0.97
HOW TO USE IT
When adding a reporter for one test run while keeping reporters configured in `playwright.config`, use `--add-reporter` with the reporter name or custom reporter path.
npx playwright test --add-reporter=htmlWHY THIS HELPS
Add a reporter for one test run while retaining reporters configured in `playwright.config`.
BEFORE THIS CHANGE
Use `--reporter` to select reporters; it replaces the reporters configured in `playwright.config`.
REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
- Version: v1.63.0
- --add-reporter <reporter>: Reporter to add on top of configured reporters; accepts a built-in reporter name or custom reporter file path. Comma-separated values are supported.
- --reporter <reporter>: Replaces configured reporters, as stated in the v1.63.0 release note.
FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE
Check the installed version and the source before using it. Entry JSON