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Quick Setup Guide: Configure Hyper PWA And Launch Your First Progressive Web App

Welcome to Hyper PWA!

Hyper PWA makes it incredibly easy to transform your WordPress website into a fully functional Progressive Web App (PWA). Once configured, your visitors can install your website directly on their mobile devices and desktops, enjoy faster page loading through service worker caching, and experience your website like a native application.

This guide walks you through the essential setup required to launch your first Progressive Web App using Hyper PWA.

Before You Begin

Before configuring Hyper PWA, ensure that:

  • WordPress is installed and working correctly.
  • Hyper PWA plugin is installed and activated.
  • Your website uses HTTPS (SSL certificate).

Step 1: Open Hyper PWA Settings

After activating the plugin:

  1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.
  2. Navigate to:

Hyper PWA → Settings

Here you’ll find all available configuration options organized into different sections.

Step 2: Configure App Basics

The App Basics section contains the core information that defines your Progressive Web App.

Configure the following fields:

Name

Enter the full name of your application.

Example:

My Business Website

This name appears:

  • During installation
  • On the splash screen
  • In app launcher

Short Name

A shorter version used when space is limited.

Example:

Business

App Description

Provide a short description of your website.

Example:

Official website of My Business offering premium services online.

Theme Color

Choose your primary brand color.

This color is used for:

  • Browser UI
  • Splash Screen
  • Android status bar
  • Installed application theme

Example:

#0057FF

Background Color

Select the splash screen background color.

Usually:

#FFFFFF

or

#000000

depending on your branding.

Step 3: Upload Application Icons

Every Progressive Web App requires icons.

Navigate to the Icons in app basics section.

Upload:

  • App Icon (recommended)
  • Maskable Icon
  • Apple Touch Icon (if available)

Recommended icon sizes:

SizePurpose
192×192Android Install
512×512Splash Screen
512×512 MaskableModern Android Devices
180×180Apple Devices

Use PNG format with transparent background whenever possible.

Step 4: Configure Launch Mode

Choose how your application opens after installation.

Available options include:

Standalone

Removes browser UI and gives an app-like experience.

Recommended for most websites.

Fullscreen

Runs without browser interface.

Ideal for kiosk or application-based websites.

Minimal UI

Displays minimal browser controls.

Useful when occasional navigation controls are preferred.

Browser

Launches normally inside the browser.

Also configure:

  • Start URL
  • Display Mode
  • Orientation
  • Language
  • Text Direction

Step 6: Configure Service Worker Caching Strategies

The Service Worker powers your Progressive Web App.

Hyper PWA automatically generates and manages the Service Worker.

Typical options include for Caching Strategies:

  • Pages Cache Strategy
  • Static Assets Strategy-( CSS, JS, Fonts )
  • Images Cache Strategy

The default configuration is suitable for most websites.

Advanced users may customize cache behavior for improved performance.

Step 8: Save Your Settings

Once configuration is complete:

Click

Save Changes

Hyper PWA will automatically:

  • Generate the Web App Manifest
  • Generate the Service Worker
  • Register the Service Worker
  • Apply your PWA configuration

Step 9: Verify Your Progressive Web App

Open your website in:

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Android Chrome
  • Other supported browsers

If everything is configured correctly, you should notice:

  • Install button
  • Browser install prompt
  • App icon
  • Offline support
  • PWA manifest detected

Desktop browsers may also display an install icon in the address bar.

Step 10: Test Offline Mode

To verify offline functionality:

  1. Open Developer Tools.
  2. Navigate to the Network tab.
  3. Select Offline.
  4. Refresh your website.

If configured correctly:

  • Cached pages will continue loading.
  • Offline page will appear when required.
  • Static assets will load from cache.

Congratulations!

Your WordPress website is now running as a Progressive Web App.

Visitors can now:

  • Install your website
  • Launch it from their home screen
  • Browse cached content faster
  • Enjoy an app-like experience
  • Access supported content even when offline

Hyper PWA automatically handles the complex PWA technologies behind the scenes, allowing you to focus on your website while providing a modern, installable experience for your users.

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