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What is Progressive Web App (PWA)

What is Progressive Web App (PWA)

This document provides an overview of what a Progressive Web App (PWA) is, what are its benefits and how to install it. 

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Created: July 2025

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Introduction 

For such products as x-bees, Collaboration 7 and x-hoppers, it is possible to install and use Progressive Web App (PWA). PWA is a web-based application that can be installed on a device, which provides desktop-like features and an overall experience similar to the web version. PWA is hosted by Chrome browser but looks and feels like a native app. Fundamentally, PWAs remain websites operating inside the browser’s environment, providing the level of security and control that many administrators need for their users.

PWA Benefits 

  • Quick access: can be pinned to the taskbar or dock for convenient, one‑click access

  • Unified experience: delivers a consistent experience for users who also use the desktop client on other devices.

How to Install PWA

  1. Open the web version of x-bees/ Collaboration 7/ x-hoppers

  2. Click on the Install App icon in the address bar:

  1. Click Install on the screen that pops up to confirm PWA installation:

  1. x-bees/ Collaboration 7/ x-hoppers gets added to Chrome apps:

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PWA automatically opens once you install it:

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Note: When opening PWA, the browser tab with x-bees/ Collaboration 7/ x-hoppers is automatically closed. 

The PWA is added to dock, so you can open the app in just one click:

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How to Use PWA 

PWA apps offer the same features as the web version, so you can refer to the relevant guides below on how to use the PWA: