Bring back PWA (progressive web apps)

[brochard]

Progressive Web apps are an important feature of a browser that Firefox is the only one missing.
For some, it can be the reason to switch to another browser.
In other cases like for the Steamdeck, it's what imposed the choice to only include Chrome in the SteamOS interface.
Other problem even for avid Firefox users, since I wanted Social apps on my pc I had to get them on the Microsoft Store which is an Edge PWA that opens every link in an Edge window, making me use this... other browser.

[TonyYeah]

Three years later and we still want this feature to come true! 

[Ptable]

@Lucent 

[Jon]

Hey all, 

Jumping in here with an exciting update...

The web apps feature we are working on is now available as an experimental feature in Firefox Labs on Release (starting with Firefox 142) for Windows users. To learn more, including how to try it and share feedback, check out this new discussion thread:

Give web apps in Firefox a try on Labs and tell us what you think! (Release 142) 

We look forward to hearing your thoughts and working together to improve it moving forward! 

[keithlaurance]

You’re right, PWAs have become essential for many users. Without proper support, Firefox forces people to rely on Chrome or Edge, whether on SteamOS or when installing apps from the Microsoft Store. This gap makes Firefox less practical as a daily driver, even for loyal users, and risks pushing them toward other browsers.
read the article for more info: https://www.octalsoftware.com/blog/pwa-development-cost

[nice_cock]

agree

[CJamesMay]

Is this live as of version 143? https://www.firefox.com/en-US/firefox/143.0/releasenotes/

"On Windows, Firefox now supports running websites as web apps pinned directly to the taskbar. These are sites that you can pin and run as simplified windows directly from the taskbar without losing access to your installed add-ons. This feature is not currently available for Firefox installs from the Microsoft Store."

Can't figure out how to actually use the new functionality, though.

[Yosh-Midori]

After 3 Years, I will place a reminder to implement this PWA-Feature. Out there is a lot of HQ content that wait for it.