PWA – Plugin for PlayHub

PWA – Plugin for PlayHub transforms your PlayHub website into a modern Progressive Web App, allowing users to install your platform directly on supported mobile and desktop devices for a faster and more app-like experience.

Give your PlayHub platform the feeling of a native application without requiring a separate Android or iOS app. Users can access PlayHub directly from their home screen while keeping the same familiar PlayHub experience.

Important: This is an official plugin for PlayHub – Video CMS & Live Streaming Platform and cannot be used as a standalone application. A working PlayHub installation is required.

Turn PlayHub Into an Installable Web App

The PWA plugin extends PlayHub with Progressive Web App functionality and makes your platform installable directly from compatible web browsers.

Once installed, users can launch PlayHub from their device just like a regular application, without manually opening the browser and entering the website address every time.

Main Features

Progressive Web App Support – Adds PWA functionality directly to PlayHub.
Installable Experience – Allow users to install your PlayHub website on supported devices.
Add to Home Screen – Users can quickly access PlayHub from their device home screen.
Desktop Installation – Supported desktop browsers can install PlayHub as an application.
Mobile Installation – Provides an app-like experience on compatible smartphones and tablets.
Standalone App Experience – PlayHub can launch in its own application-style window.
Custom App Name – Configure the name displayed when your PWA is installed.
Custom App Icons – Configure icons used for the installed application.
Theme Configuration – Configure the PWA theme and application appearance.
Manifest Integration – Automatically integrates the required PWA manifest configuration.
Service Worker Integration – Provides the service worker functionality required by the PWA system.
Responsive Experience – Works with PlayHub’s responsive interface across supported devices.
Native PlayHub Integration – Designed specifically for the PlayHub ecosystem.

App-Like Experience

The PWA plugin makes PlayHub feel more like a dedicated application while continuing to use the same web platform and backend.

Launch PlayHub directly from the home screen
Use PlayHub in a standalone application-style window
Reduce the steps required to return to your platform
Provide users with a more convenient mobile experience
Keep the same PlayHub account, content and functionality

No Separate Mobile App Required

You do not need to maintain an entirely separate application just to give your users an installable experience.

The PWA plugin uses your existing PlayHub installation and turns the supported website experience into an installable Progressive Web App.

Install on Supported Devices

Depending on browser and operating system support, users can install your PlayHub platform on:

Android smartphones and tablets
Desktop computers
Laptops
Other devices and browsers supporting Progressive Web Apps

Installation behavior and available PWA capabilities may vary depending on the user’s browser, device and operating system.

Customizable PWA Configuration

Configure the Progressive Web App specifically for your PlayHub website and brand.

Application name
Short application name
Application icons
Theme configuration
Background configuration
PWA manifest settings

Seamless PlayHub Integration

PWA is built specifically for PlayHub and integrates directly with the existing platform. Your users continue using the same accounts, videos, live streams, profiles and other PlayHub features after installing the web application.

There is no separate user database or additional application for users to manage.

Designed for Performance

The plugin is designed to provide a clean PWA integration without replacing the existing PlayHub frontend or backend architecture.

Users receive the convenience of an installable application while you continue managing your platform through your existing PlayHub installation.

Responsive & Mobile Friendly

The PWA plugin works together with PlayHub’s responsive interface, providing a consistent experience across supported desktop and mobile devices.

Easy Installation

PWA is built for the PlayHub plugin system and can be installed on a compatible PlayHub installation.

Installation and configuration instructions are included with the plugin package.

Requirements

A working installation of PlayHub
A PlayHub version compatible with this plugin
HTTPS/SSL enabled on your website
A modern browser with Progressive Web App support
Server environment compatible with your PlayHubi nstallation

PlayHub is sold separately and is not included with this plugin.

Why Add PWA to PlayHub?

Give users faster access to your platform
Create a more app-like user experience
Allow installation directly from supported browsers
Keep users connected to your PlayHub brand
Avoid maintaining a completely separate application
Expand PlayHub without modifying the core platform

Part of the PlayHub Plugin Ecosystem

PlayHub plugins allow you to extend your platform with additional functionality while keeping the main PlayHub core clean and maintainable.

Install only the functionality your platform needs and continue expanding PlayHub as your website and community grow.

Support

If you experience an issue with the PWA plugin, our support team can assist with plugin-related installation, configuration and functionality.

Before requesting support, please make sure you are running a compatible version of PlayHub and that your website is correctly configured with HTTPS.

Changelog

Version 1.1.2

Initial release
Added Progressive Web App support for PlayHub
Added web app manifest integration
Added service worker integration
Added installable application support
Added Add to Home Screen functionality
Added PWA application configuration
Added application icon configuration
Added theme and appearance configuration
Added mobile and desktop PWA support

PWA – Plugin for PlayHub
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PWA – Plugin For PlayHub Video CMS