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How do I notify users that my PWA is installable?

How to promote installation of Progressive Web Apps and best practices.

Jun 4, 2019 β€” Updated Jun 4, 2019
Pete LePage
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If your PWA has use cases where it’s helpful for a user to install your app, for example if you have users who use your app more than once a week, you should be promoting the installation of your PWA within the web UI of your app.

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But how should you notify the user that your PWA can be installed?

Check out Patterns for Promoting PWA Installation, a series of recommended patterns and best practices that you can use to promote the installation of your Progressive Web App.

It includes patterns for notifying users within the core UI of your app, within your app's content, or just letting the browser notify the user. And, it includes recommendations on how to place the notification for different types of apps.

Last updated: Jun 4, 2019 β€” Improve article
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