Description

Built upon the gesture refresh flow in PWAs, the Pull to Refresh for PWA addon adds to Progressive Web Apps the action of pulling the screen down on touch devices, reloading the current app page and displaying updated content without relying on the browser button. The component serves sites already operating as PWA that need to make manual refreshing more natural in mobile experiences, content lists, and reading areas.

Main Features of Pull to Refresh for PWA

  • Pull to refresh gesture
    Enables page refresh by pulling the screen down.
  • Reload in PWA
    Updates pages opened within the progressive web app.
  • Touch support
    Uses touch interaction to trigger content reload.
  • iOS compatibility
    Helps iOS users refresh the current page.
  • Addon for Progressive Web Apps
    Works as an additional component for sites with PWA already configured.

Benefits of Pull to Refresh for PWA

  • More familiar navigation
    Replicates a common behavior in native mobile apps.
  • Content always reviewed
    Makes it easier to load recent information without switching screens.
  • Less mobile friction
    Reduces reliance on browser controls in daily use.
  • More intuitive usage
    Helps visitors refresh pages with a simple gesture.

Who is Pull to Refresh for PWA for?

  • WordPress sites that use Progressive Web Apps as an app base.
  • Projects with mostly mobile audiences and touch navigation.
  • Administrators who need to improve manual page refreshing in PWA.

How to Download Pull to Refresh for PWA

Pull to Refresh for PWA is available for download here at Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it via Plugins > Add New > Upload plugin, select the .zip and activate. Keep Progressive Web Apps installed and active for the addon to work properly.

Pull to Refresh for PWA adds to Progressive Web Apps a simple but important behavior for the mobile experience: refreshing the page by a direct gesture on the screen. For sites showing news, listings, account areas, recurring content, or pages visited multiple times a day, the addon makes using PWA closer to the expected standard in installed apps.

Frequently asked questions

Is Progressive Web Apps | Pull to Refresh for PWA GPL-licensed?

Yes. Progressive Web Apps | Pull to Refresh 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 | Pull to Refresh for PWA on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Progressive Web Apps | Pull to Refresh 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 | Pull to Refresh for PWA cost at Ultrapack?

Progressive Web Apps | Pull to Refresh 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 | Pull to Refresh for PWA include updates?

Yes. The current version of Progressive Web Apps | Pull to Refresh for PWA is 1.8, published at Ultrapack on Aug 8, 2023. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Progressive Web Apps | Pull to Refresh for PWA scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Progressive Web Apps | Pull to Refresh 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 | Pull to Refresh for PWA?

Requires WordPress 3.0 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.2.