javascriptreactjsnext.jsprogressive-web-appsnext-pwa

how to add custom install button for pwa

I want to add custom install button for my progressive web app within the site. I read many articles and tried the answer provided by them. They use beforeinstallprompt

let deferredPrompt;

window.addEventListener('beforeinstallprompt', (e) => {
    deferredPrompt = e;
});

But the problem I am facing is I want the button to directly installed the PWA instead of triggering the installation prompt. Is it possible, if so how can I achieve that. Thank you in advance.

Solution

  • The answer is, you can't. According to the manifest spec:

    By design, this specification does not provide developers with an explicit API to "install" a web application.