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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=html

WHY 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

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