Description
Call to Action for PWA adds call-to-action bars, a menu button, and an Add to Homescreen shortcode to trigger the app installation pop-up directly in the site interface. In Progressive Web Apps, the extension helps administrators position visible prompts to install the PWA, with content and design options to adapt the call to the browsing context, including use on Safari, iPhone, iOS, and AMP pages.
Key Features of Call to Action for PWA
- Fixed CTA bar
Displays a persistent notification with content and design settings. - Menu button
Turns a navigation item into an app installation button. - iOS compatibility
Adapts prompts for Safari, iPhone, and iOS browsers. - AMP support
Allows installation prompts to also be used on AMP pages. - Insertion shortcode
Inserts Add to Homescreen into specific areas of the site.
Benefits of Call to Action for PWA
- More app installations
Places the installation prompt at visible navigation points. - Placement control
Lets you choose where the call appears for each context. - Consistent mobile experience
Makes it easier to guide users on Apple and Android devices. - Code-free implementation
Uses a menu, bar, or shortcode to quickly activate prompts.
Who Is Call to Action for PWA For?
- WordPress sites that use Progressive Web Apps and want to increase PWA installations.
- Stores, blogs, and portals that need to highlight the option to add to the home screen.
- Administrators who want to insert installation CTAs into menus, bars, and specific pages.
How to Download Call to Action for PWA
Call to Action for PWA is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the package, and activate it. As it is an addon, keep Progressive Web Apps installed and active in the same WordPress.
Call to Action for PWA works as an additional component for sites that already treat mobile access as an installable app. By combining a fixed bar, menu button, and shortcode insertion, the addon creates more touchpoints for users to add the site to the home screen, without relying on theme changes or manual scripts scattered throughout the layout.
Frequently asked questions
Is Progressive Web Apps | Call to Action for PWA GPL-licensed?
Yes. Progressive Web Apps | Call to Action for PWA is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use Progressive Web Apps | Call to Action for PWA on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Progressive Web Apps | Call to Action for PWA on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does Progressive Web Apps | Call to Action for PWA cost at Ultrapack?
Progressive Web Apps | Call to Action for PWA costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does Progressive Web Apps | Call to Action for PWA include updates?
Yes. The current version of Progressive Web Apps | Call to Action for PWA is 1.9.2, published at Ultrapack on Jan 3, 2023. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Progressive Web Apps | Call to Action for PWA scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Progressive Web Apps | Call to Action for PWA goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin Progressive Web Apps | Call to Action for PWA?
Requires WordPress 3.0 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.1.
What changed in this version
Version 1.9.2 16 DEC 2022
- Resolved: When we add the shortcode to display add to home button, it shows only on iOS, not on desktop. #780
Version 1.9.1 11 OCT 2022
- Resolved: CTA banner is appearing on the desktop even if it is disabled. (Sticky bar) #752
- Resolved: CTA banner is appearing in the PWA. (Sticky bar) #754
- Resolved: CTA banner's install button is not working on desktop and android devices. (Sticky bar) #753
Version 1.9.0 01 AUG 2022
- Added: Need to add a feature that delays the appearance/pop-up of the CTA banner. #737
Version 1.8.9 22 July 2021
- Resolve : Translation issue with WPML for dynamic contents
- Resolve : Removed CTA from admin preview pages
Version 1.8.8 04 NOV 2020
- Fixed : Resolve Javascript
- Fixed : Javascript issue/calling update
- Resolve : Hide menu button by default #549
- Resolve : iOS add to home menu button not hide in iOS safari
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
call-to-action-for-pwa.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
call-to-action-for-pwa.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 3.0 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.1.
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