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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 18 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and WordPress.org and has been in the index since 18 Sep 2026. How this is checked

PWA is a WordPress plugin that adds Progressive Web App capabilities, including service worker support and web app manifest functionality. It is intended for WordPress site owners and developers who want websites to behave more like installable mobile apps.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeGPL-2.0WebCloud-managed
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632stars
95forks
4alternatives
5features
2018since

Overview

5 features

Purpose: Turning a WordPress website into an installable, reliable, and app-like Progressive Web App.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site owners and developers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: GPL-2.0 · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: wordpress.org · github.com · wordpress.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

PWA sits in PulseGate's Website builders category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on turning a WordPress website into an installable, reliable, and app-like Progressive Web App. Inferred · not functionally tested: PWA is a B2B product aimed at wordPress site owners and developers. Basis unknown · not verified: PWA is free to use. Basis unknown · not verified: PWA is available on the web.

Behind PWA is Weston Ruter, and it first shipped in 2018. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 632 stars. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include Service Workers, Web App Manifest, and Installable Web App. The interface is available in 5 languages, including English, Persian, and Dutch. It is being sunset.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Service Workers
  • Web App Manifest
  • Installable Web App
  • Offline Support
  • HTTPS Support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
progressive-web-appwordpress-pluginservice-workersweb-app-manifest

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-2.0
Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyFree tierGitHub · ★ 632Multi-language
Legal
Privacy Policy

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed18 Sep · 12:12 UTC
    PWA seen via WordPress Plugins
    Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about PWA

What does PWA do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: PWA focuses on turning a WordPress website into an installable, reliable, and app-like Progressive Web App. It is catalogued under Website builders on PulseGate.
Who should use PWA?
Inferred · not functionally tested: PWA is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and developers.
Does PWA have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — PWA is free to use.
What platforms does PWA run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: PWA runs on the web.
Is PWA still maintained?
It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What projects are similar to PWA?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include PWA for WP, PWA — easy way to Progressive Web App, and PWA+AMP.PWA for WPPWA — easy way to Progressive Web AppPWA+AMP
Who makes PWA?
PWA is developed by Weston Ruter.
When did PWA launch?
PWA first shipped in 2018.

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