Adding PWA features to your jQuery site in 2025
Find out how to add PWA features to your jQuery site in just a few minutes. Make your jQuery PWA installable across browsers and devices, and send push notifications without writing any code.
Getting started with jQuery & Progressier
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1Get Started with Progressier
Begin by clicking the Get started button at the top of this page. From the dropdown menu, select JavaScript. If you're new to Progressier, create an account. Otherwise, simply log in.
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2Embed the Script Tag
Insert the script tag, as provided in your Progressier dashboard, into your jQuery PWA. Ideally, place it within the
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3Incorporate the Service Worker
Progressier offers a downloadable service worker. If your jQuery app already has one, simply integrate it using importScripts. Service workers manage push notification delivery, and are pivotal for browsers to prompt installation.
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4Make Your App Installable
With Progressier, your jQuery app transforms into an installable PWA on supported devices and browsers. Additionally, Progressier generates an installation page and equips you with PWA promotion tools.
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5Set Up Push Notifications
Finalize by setting up the push notification preferences for your users. These notifications are supported in most major browsers. With Progressier's dashboard, you can dispatch push notifications. Alternatively, integrate your user data and send notifications programmatically via our API.
Which PWA features does jQuery support?
Android Installation
Your jQuery PWA is installable on Android tablets or smartphones in a click.
iOS Installation
Let users add your jQuery PWA to their home screen with our custom iOS install prompt.
Windows Installation
Your PWA can be installed from Chrome and Edge to your users' Desktop and/or Taskbar.
macOS Installation
Progressier helps users add your jQuery PWA to their Docks for quick access.
Chrome OS Installation
Progressier is also a great solution to get your app installed on Chrome OS.
Installation Page
An app-store like installation experience for your PWA — without the hassle of managing Google Play/App Store listings.
Original Domain Installation
Your jQuery PWA can be installed from your existing domain.
Web App Manifest
A web app manifest is a basic browser requirement for PWAs. Progressier outputs it automatically based on your preferences.
Service Worker
A service worker is the mechanism by which push notifications can be delivered to a user who's not on your site. Progressier provides you with a service worker without having to write code.
Push Campaigns
Send push notifications to up to 1,000,000 users in one go within the Progressier dashboard or via the API.
Personalized Notifications
Send notifications to any particular user manually or programmatically. All your need is their email, their user ID or any other information that identifies them in your system.
Connect User Data
Link user data like emails, names, status to push subscriptions, so you can easily notify someone from your product directly or from our dashboard.
In-App PWA Promotion
Everything you need to encourage users to install your app on their devices.
Offline Alerts
Display an in-app alert when users go offline.
Request Notifications After Installation
Automatically prompt users to authorize notifications after they've installed your PWA on their device.
Install & Push Analytics
See in real-time and track over time how users install your PWA and allow push notifications.
Programmatic PWA Creation
Create new Progressive Web Apps dynamically with our API on different domains or subdirectories.
Google Play & App Store Upload
Easily upload your app to Google Play or the App Store with our PWABuilder integration.
Why choose jQuery and Progressier for your PWA?
Contemplating building a new app with jQuery in 2025? The digital landscape has evolved, and while jQuery once reigned supreme, modern development often favors other approaches. With the advancements in Vanilla JavaScript, many features that made jQuery indispensable are now natively supported by browsers.
However, it's noteworthy that 77.4% of websites still harness the power of jQuery. Chances are, if you're here, your website might be one of them. Regardless of your tech stack—be it jQuery, Vanilla JavaScript, or modern frameworks like React or Vue.js, building a potent PWA is within reach. The foundational elements for PWA deployment—a domain fortified with SSL, a service worker stationed at your domain's root equipped with a fetch event listener, and an app manifest—are universally applicable.
Is it time to let go of jQuery in your PWA?
Adhering to the wisdom of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it", a complete overhaul to eliminate jQuery might not be the answer. Removing jQuery dependencies can be daunting, especially if your site leans heavily on specific plugins or libraries. Instead of a drastic rewrite, consider a phased transition, integrating native APIs for newer features. For instance, modern browsers' document.querySelectorAll can be a worthy alternative to jQuery's $ function.
Hosting jQuery: on a CDN or your domain?
The charm of PWAs lies in their ability to operate offline. Streamlining cache management is simpler when resources reside on your domain. While CDN-hosted jQuery versions are popular, hosting on your domain ensures consistent offline availability, especially when armed with strategic caching.
The jQuery PWA and SPA conundrum
SPAs, or Single Page Apps, update views seamlessly, offering a native-esque experience. Many jQuery-built apps might not be SPAs, but that doesn't detract from their merit. While SPAs excel in user experience, traditional apps often fare better in areas like SEO. Thus, a jQuery PWA doesn't mandate SPA architecture.
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