LiteitApp Installer

Turn Any Website into an Installable App (PWA)

LiteitApp is a powerful browser extension that allows you to convert any website into a fully installable Progressive Web App (PWA) with just one click. Enjoy a seamless, app-like experience directly from your desktop device.

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V. 1.9 | 1.3 MB
Any Site to an App

Transform your favorite websites into PWAs instantly.

Enhanced UI & User Experience

Get a clean, distraction-free browsing experience.

Dock for Installed Apps

Easily access and manage all your installed apps in one place.

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1. Add to Your Browser: Install LiteitApp from your browser's extension store.

2. Visit Any Website: Go to the site you want to turn into an app.

3. Install with a Click: Look for the installation prompt, or right-click the LiteitApp icon and select "Install".

4. Enjoy Your New App: Experience your favorite sites as seamless, app-like PWAs.

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LiteItApp Installer FAQ

Make sure the LiteItApp Installer extension is installed and activated. Then, simply click the [Install] button, which will appear on most websites. If the button does not appear, right-click on the extension icon and click [Install] to trigger the installation functionality.

If you're using the LiteItApp custom dock UI, open the app you want to uninstall, click the three dots in the top-right corner, and select [Uninstall].

Alternatively, if you're using the native browser apps dock (chrome://apps or brave://apps), simply right-click on the app you want to uninstall and select [Uninstall].

If you wish to prevent the installation banner from showing on all sites, right-click on the extension icon, select Options, and uncheck the option [Show installation banner instead of the browser's default UI].

At any time you wish to install a site as a PWA app, simply right-click on the extension icon and select [Install], and the installation will begin in seconds.

To open the LiteItApp Installer custom apps dock, click on the extension icon, or right-click on the extension icon and select My Apps (Dock).

Go to the extension options page (right-click > Options) and select Native Apps Dock, or type chrome://apps in the address bar.

Browsers usually update extensions automatically in the background at certain intervals. To update manually, right-click on the extension icon, select [Manage Extensions], and click the [Update] button at the top left.

Unfortunately, PWA apps are not supported in incognito tabs and require regular tabs to function.

Yes, it is completely safe. PWA apps are 100% browser-side applications, so in terms of security, you are essentially using your browser as usual.

Yes, using the app means you are browsing the website, and you are subject to their privacy policy.

LiteitApp Installer - Docs

This documentation provides guidance for website administrators and developers on how to leverage and control the LiteitApp Chrome extension.

URL Parameters & API

?appInstalled=true

Description: This parameter is appended to the URL when your site has just been installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA) via LiteitApp Installer Extension.
Use Case: Developers can use this to trigger a welcome message or specific on-boarding processes for newly installed app users.

?LiteItApp=true

Description: Indicates that the user is currently accessing your website within the LiteitApp environment (i.e., as a desktop app).
Use Case: Allows developers to implement enhanced UX/UI tailored for desktop app users.

App Protocol (JavaScript)
const protocol = numbers2words(("example.com").replace(/^www\./, '')).replace(/[.-]/g, '').slice(0, 10);

Description: JavaScript code to generate the app protocol based on your website's domain.
Use Case: Use this protocol in an href attribute (e.g., href='"web+" + protocol + "://"') to launch your website In the App.

App Uninstallation Detection

Description: The URL parameter ?utm_campaign=app_uninstalled is appended when the app is uninstalled.
Use Case: Allows you to track uninstallation events for analytics or user feedback.

Dock Redirects

Description: The URL parameters ?utm_campaign=dock indicate that the user was redirected from the LiteitApp dock.
Use Case: Track user interactions from the LiteitApp dock.

HTML Attributes

data-lia="hide-banner"

Description: Add this attribute to your <body> tag to hide the LiteitApp installation banners for extension users browsing your website.
Use Case: Provides control over the visibility of installation prompts, allowing you to tailor the user experience.

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