BeforeInstallPromptEvent.prompt()

The prompt() method of the BeforeInstallPromptEvent interface allows a developer to show the install prompt at a time of their own choosing.

Syntax

BeforeInstallPromptEvent.prompt()

Parameters

None.

Returns

An empty Promise.

Example

var isTooSoon = true;
window.addEventListener("beforeinstallprompt", function(e) {
  if (isTooSoon) {
    e.preventDefault(); // Prevents prompt display
    // Prompt later instead:
    setTimeout(function() {
      isTooSoon = false;
      e.prompt(); // Throws if called more than once or default not prevented
    }, 10000);
  }

  // The event was re-dispatched in response to our request
  // ...
});

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
prompt
ExperimentalNon-standard
Chrome Full support 45Edge Full support ≤79Firefox No support NoIE No support NoOpera No support NoSafari No support NoWebView Android Full support 45Chrome Android Full support 45Firefox Android No support NoOpera Android No support NoSafari iOS No support NoSamsung Internet Android Full support 5.0

Legend

Full support
Full support
No support
No support
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.
Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.