Progressive Web Apps for Firefox

A tool to install, manage and use Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) in Mozilla Firefox

Install & Manage PWAs with Firefox Add-on

"Progressive Web Apps for Firefox" is a powerful tool that allows users to install, manage, and utilize Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) directly within Mozilla Firefox. It provides a custom modified Firefox runtime, creating a standalone app experience for supported web applications that typically lack this feature. The add-on includes a console tool and browser extension to streamline the installation process, making it easier for users to enhance their web experience with app-like functionalities.

Add-on stats

Users: 11,994
2
Version: 2.13.3 (Last updated: 2025-01-27)
Creation date: 2021-07-01
Weekly download count: 919
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • nativeMessaging
  • notifications
  • storage
Size: 169.09K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Important: Please make sure to update the native program to 2.13.2 from the GitHub repository (or your package manager) before Firefox 134 is released on 2025-01-07 to fix compatibility issues. If you still have problems after updating to 2.13.2, make sure that the native version mentioned in the extension settings (About the project) is also 2.13.2. If it's not, uninstall the native program from the system settings and try again. If everything is updated to 2.13.2 but you still have problems, please run "Patch profiles and runtime" from the extension settings.

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are web apps that use web APIs and features along with progressive enhancement strategy to bring a native app-like user experience to cross-platform web applications. Although Firefox supports many of Progressive Web App APIs, it does not support functionality to install them as a standalone system app with an app-like experience. This functionality is often also known as a Site Specific Browser (SSB).

This project creates a custom modified Firefox runtime to allow websites to be installed as standalone apps and provides a console tool and browser extension to install, manage and use them.

You can check out the installation and usage instructions on our documentation website. You can also check out the project's source code and more information on the GitHub repository.

Note: I will appreciate it if you read and participate in a GitHub discussion to suggest how to make this project more user-friendly and which features would you like the most. You can also read and participate in a GitHub discussion about the documentation website.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well for many users
  • Enables PWA functionality similar to Chrome
  • Customization options available for PWAs
  • Professionally built extension with easy setup
  • Looks native on different operating systems
Cons
  • Occasional issues with PWAs showing as blank windows
  • Some PWAs do not save login cookies
  • Problems with pinned extensions not showing properly in the toolbar
  • Some web apps require relaunching to function
  • Complicated setup compared to alternatives like Apple's web apps
Most mentioned
  • Functionality similar to other browsers
  • Customization features
  • Issues with functionality after updates
  • Problems with app visibility in toolbar
  • Need for native PWA support in Firefox
User reviews
by Qtsuin, 2025-01-24

by Zmijoz, 2025-01-18

agora tem versão português Brazil rsrs
by Johnpetersa, 2025-01-15
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Progressive Web Apps for Firefox requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Progressive Web Apps for Firefox is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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