Progressive Web App (PWA) installed via Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
A Progressive Web App (PWA) is a type of application that combines the best features of traditional web and native mobile apps. PWAs are web-based applications that can be installed on a user's device, just like a native app, and can work offline, send push notifications, and have a home screen icon.
In this article, we will discuss how to install a PWA on Windows 11 using Microsoft Edge.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
- Windows 11 operating system
- Microsoft Edge browser
Installing a PWA on Windows 11
- Open Microsoft Edge browser.
- Navigate to the website that offers a PWA. For example, you can visit the Twitter website at https://twitter.com/.
- Once you are on the website, click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser window.
- From the dropdown menu, select "Apps" and then "Install this site as an app".
- A prompt will appear asking for permission to install the PWA. Click on "Install" to continue.
- Once the installation is complete, you will see a notification that the app has been added to your start menu.
- You can now access the PWA from your start menu just like any other app.
Managing PWAs on Windows 11
- To manage your installed PWAs, open the start menu and select "All apps".
- Scroll down to find the PWA you installed.
- Right-click on the PWA and select "Open file location" to access the app's installation folder.
- From here, you can uninstall the PWA by right-clicking on the app's executable file and selecting "Uninstall".