Chromatic v16.4.0: Storybook 10 & React Native Support

TL;DR

  • Storybook 10 compatibility for updated component testing.
  • New build command for React Native projects.
  • Internal dependency upgrade for improved stability.

Key Changes

Chromatic v16.4.0, a minor update released on 2026-04-21, focuses on enhancing compatibility and expanding platform support.

Enhancements:

  • Storybook 10 Upgrade: Chromatic now officially supports Storybook 10, ensuring visual regression testing integrates smoothly with the latest version of the popular UI component explorer. This upgrade (#1268) allows teams to maintain current Storybook setups without compatibility concerns.
  • React Native Build Command: A dedicated build command for React Native projects (#1274) has been introduced. This streamlines the visual testing workflow for mobile applications, making it easier to incorporate Chromatic into React Native development.

Bug Fixes:

  • An internal dependency, tsdown, received an upgrade (#1282), contributing to the overall stability and performance of the tool.

Impact for QA Teams

QA engineers can now perform visual regression testing on projects using Storybook 10 without compatibility issues. The new React Native build command significantly simplifies integrating visual testing into mobile development workflows, enabling earlier detection of UI discrepancies across platforms. This update supports more modern tech stacks in test automation efforts.

For more details, refer to the official changelog.