ExtensionsPWA & Push
PWA & push notifications
Enable push notifications and PWA features for your web applications.
Add push notifications and Progressive Web App features to any web application with CloudSignal's PWA extension.
The PWA extension requires a Professional plan or higher. See Pricing for details.
Overview
The PWA extension provides:
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Web push notifications | Send notifications to users even when your app is closed |
| PWA installation | Let users install your web app to their home screen |
| Device tracking | Comprehensive device/browser detection (35+ fields) |
| Online status | Real-time heartbeat tracking for online/offline status |
| Badge management | Control app badge counts |
Components
PWA SDK Client
Client-side SDK for push registration, install prompts, and device detection.
Push Notifications API
Server-side API to send push notifications from your backend.
Quick links
How it works
Push notification flow
Your Website
PWA Service
Your Backend
User's Browser
PWA SDK Registration
POST /v2/push/send
Web Push Notification
- Frontend: PWA SDK registers users for push notifications
- Backend: Your server calls the Push API to send notifications
- Delivery: CloudSignal sends via Web Push protocol to the browser