Progressive Web Apps for Firefox

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

Progressive Web Apps for Firefox Add-on

"Progressive Web Apps for Firefox" is a tool that enables users to install, manage, and utilize Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) as standalone applications within Mozilla Firefox, enhancing the app-like experience for cross-platform web applications.

Add-on stats

Version: 2.13.1 (Last updated: 2024-11-15)
Creation date: 2021-07-01
Weekly download count: 792
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • nativeMessaging
  • notifications
  • storage
Size: 149.84K

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 v2.12.5 from the GitHub repository before Firefox 131 is released on 2024-10-01 to fix compatibility issues. If you still have problems after updating to 2.12.5, make sure that the native version mentioned in the extension settings (About the project) is also 2.12.5. If it's not, uninstall the native program from the system settings and try again. If everything is updated to 2.12.5 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 perfectly for most users and integrates well with various operating systems.
  • Allows for customization of PWAs, offering features like adding tabs.
  • Easy setup with extensive user guides, making it accessible.
  • Provides solid functionality that is missing in Firefox natively.
  • Users appreciate its native appearance on Linux desktops.
Cons
  • Some users experience issues with specific PWAs not loading or displaying content correctly.
  • App behavior can be inconsistent, with some web apps requiring relaunching.
  • Problems with visibility of the extension in the title bar and customization page.
  • Recent updates of Firefox have caused apps not to open or to display blank windows.
Most mentioned
  • Functionality issues with certain PWAs after updates.
  • Desire for Firefox to support PWAs natively without needing extensions.
  • User frustration with the installation process and usability on touch devices.
User reviews
by igorlogius, 2024-12-18


Every once in a while, newly pinned extension is not showing in the title bar. it does show in the toolbar, which is hidden. to make it worse, it is also hidden in customization page, so it's impossible to move it in any way. also, because it weirdly requires long press to show the extensions, it's then impossible to trigger on the touchscreen. closing all the instances will help, but, why not show the the address bar along with the toolbar in the customization page?
by jw, 2024-12-13
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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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