Progressive web app
An application built with web technologies that can be added to the home screen without an app store, works offline via Service Worker and sends push notifications — blurring the line between web and native apps.
PWA
An application built with web technologies that can be added to the home screen without an app store, works offline via Service Worker and sends push notifications — blurring the line between web and native apps.
Derivatives & related terms
- Service Worker
- Web app manifest
- Add to home screen
- Offline-First
- Background Sync
- push notifications
- Cache API
- Workbox
- App shell architecture
- Installability criteria
- PWA vs. native app
SEO tip
PWAs operate under a single URL structure and prevent link authority dilution. In contrast to native apps, all PWA content remains crawlable and indexable — a significant SEO advantage on a large scale.
Source: Georgia Business & Technology Glossary by Del-Ops Technology & Consulting Team. Last Updated: February 2026.