How to enable website web apps (PWA) in Firefox

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are now available for Firefox, allowing you to turn any website into a system app shortcut on your desktop, taskbar, or start menu. PWAs have a much better caching system, allowing for offline use if you have previously visited them on Firefox. Here are instructions for enabling PWAs in Firefox.

How to enable progressive web apps (PWA) on Firefox

Step 1:

You need to update Firefox browser to the latest version and access any website. Then you will see a small download icon on the right of the address bar. This is the PWA installation icon.

Step 2:

Click the icon to install the website as an app. The website will turn into an app and display a new icon on the taskbar.

Click on this icon to access or access in another way.

Step 3:

You can access this site instantly as an app from the start menu by searching for it. You can also pin it anywhere you want.

Kareem Winters

Update 26 September 2025