Web app manifest
Limited availability
A web app manifest file provides metadata about the site. The browser can use the metadata to install the site as a standalone application on the user's device. The metadata usually includes the app's name, icon, description, and ways in which the app wishes to integrate with the device.
Learning resources on MDN
Browser support
- Chrome 53 Released on 2016-08-31
- Chrome Android 53 Released on 2016-09-07
- Edge 79 Released on 2020-01-15
- Firefox ❌
- Firefox for Android 79 Released on 2020-07-28
- Safari 17 Released on 2023-09-18
- Safari on iOS 15.4 Released on 2022-03-14
Baseline availability blocked since September 2023 by Firefox (15 months)
Specifications
- Web Application Manifest, from Web Applications Working Group (W3C).