PWA Questions

Got a question about PWAs in general? Check out this collection

21 articles

Written by Kevin Basset

Complete Guide to PWA Deep Links

Can you use deep linking in installed PWAs on Desktop, Android, iOS? This article fills you in on all the details.

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

What are the requirements for sending web push notifications on iOS?

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

Managing multiple environments, apps, and domains with Progressier

Progressier accommodates various environments and domains, making it easy to manage your app in staging, development, and production.

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated this week

Can a PWA icon have a transparent background?

A PWA can have a transparent background app icon on desktop, but must have an opaque background app icon on mobile

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

Using Window Controls Overlay in your app manifest

Learn what display_override: ["window-controls-overlay"] is and how you can take advantage of it to make your PWA feel more native

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

Why do iPad landscape splash screens look stretched?

Find out why Safari stretches your landscape splash screens on mobile

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

How do the scope and start_url property of a PWA's app manifest work?

Find out more about the Scope and Start Page URL members of the web app manifest specs

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

Is Progressier compatible with the Badging API?

Does Progressier display notification badges on app icons? How can you display a badge on your PWA?

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

Why do I need to delete additional app manifests?

Find out how to remove extra web app manifest from your code to prevent issues

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

Can a PWA be installed on Tizen OS?

What's Tizen OS? Does Tizen OS support PWA installation?

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

I can't receive push notifications

Troubleshooting tips and common reasons for issues with push notifications

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

My PWA's app shortcuts display an "App isn't installed" error

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

What methods can I use to generate PWAs programmatically?

Generate PWAs for your users programmatically with different logos, domains, start URLs and more.

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

Why aren't cookies working inside an iframe?

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

How to upload your Bubble app to Google Play as a PWA

Find out to create an app manifest, get an Android app bundle, and how to upload the .well-known/assetlinks.json asset to your Bubble app

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

The iOS Status Bar of my PWA is transparent. How do I change that?

Learn how to change the color of the header bar on iOS

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

Patterns and elements for promoting PWA installation

Best practices for prompting users to install your PWA on their device.

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

Which meta tags are generated by Progressier?

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

How to display an offline alert?

Find out how to alert users when they lose network connectivity

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

Can I import subscribers from other push services?

Can you move your subscribers from OneSignal? The answer is yes.

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago

On what devices can you install a PWA?

Find out more about the current state of adoption of Progressive Web Apps

Written by Kevin Basset. Updated over a week ago