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There is still no way to trigger an "install on homepage" dialogue from javascript, right? This seems to be the biggest limiting factor to me—The need for PWAs
by iansinnott 3y ago
There is still no way to trigger an "install on homepage" dialogue from javascript, right?
This seems to be the biggest limiting factor to me—The need for PWAs to include _instructions on how_ to install the app rather than a button to make it so.
- presson 3y agoNot on iOS, but you can trigger native install prompts on android and chromium browsers (Chrome and Edge).
- presson 3y agoEdit: Not on iOS...yet.
- iansinnott 3y agoOh, didn't know that about Android. That's a definite improvement. > yet Is there supposed planned support for this on iOS? Seems like it would be counter to Apple's incentives, but I'd love to see it happen.
- Velc 3y agoYou can check the browser user agent is running safari + !standaloneMode and show a popup modal. This is how I handle it in react. Surprisingly it actually converts to "Installs" incredibly well. Better than some native apps I own. I think user friction is actually quite low - no 'web app > app store > mobile app' flow - just two buttons and its on the home screen, no need to login w/ apple id etc.