v140 · javascript

Get Installed Related Apps API

The Get Installed Related Apps API (navigator.getInstalledRelatedApps) provides sites access to if their corresponding related applications are installed. Sites are only allowed to use this API if the native application has an established association with the web origin.

concepts

  1. Related Apps

    navigator.getInstalledRelatedApps() now generally available. Sites can detect their native counterpart and surface a 'open in app' button when appropriate.

  2. Desktop PWA promo gate

    Chrome 140 adds desktop PWA detection. Scenario picker shows how to suppress install promos when the user has the matching PWA installed.

  3. Cross-Platform Router

    Toggle simulated install state for Android, Windows MSIX, and PWA; watch "open in", "share to", and "install banner" routing change in real time.

  4. Manifest Builder

    Configure related_applications entries side-by-side with the matching Digital Asset Links / AASA verification files. Copy-paste ready for your /.well-known directory.

  5. Install Banner Logic

    Five-toggle decision tree for whether to surface the "install our app" banner. Watch the banner appear / disappear as you flip subscription, marketing-page, and dismissal state.

why it shipped

The Get Installed Related Apps API (navigator.getInstalledRelatedApps) provides sites access to if their corresponding related applications are installed. Sites are only allowed to use this API if the native application has an established association with the web origin.

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