BeforeInstallPromptEvent: BeforeInstallPromptEvent() constructor
Limited availability
This feature is not Baseline because it does not work in some of the most widely-used browsers.
Experimental: This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.
Non-standard: This feature is not standardized. We do not recommend using non-standard features in production, as they have limited browser support, and may change or be removed. However, they can be a suitable alternative in specific cases where no standard option exists.
The BeforeInstallPromptEvent() constructor creates a new BeforeInstallPromptEvent object.
Syntax
new BeforeInstallPromptEvent(type)
new BeforeInstallPromptEvent(type, eventInitDict)
Parameters
type-
A string with the name of the event, set to
beforeinstallprompt. eventInitDictOptional-
An object with a single optional property
platforms, which is an array of strings, listing the platforms on which the event will be dispatched.
Specifications
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- Full support
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- Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
- Non-standard. Check cross-browser support before using.
See also
- Making PWAs installable
- How to provide your own in-app install experience on web.dev (2021)