Web Application Manifest
A web application manifest file is required to send iOS/iPadOS web push notifications
With iOS/iPadOS 16.4+, web push notifications are available . However, a website must have a proper manifest file with the right properties set for notifications to work. This is a guide to understanding and implementing a web application manifest for your website.
A web application manifest file is a JSON file that determines how your app looks and behaves once installed on a user’s desktop or mobile device. It contains metadata such as your web app's name, description, icons, and color scheme.
You can use a tool like SimiCart to generate a manifest file quickly. Follow the guidelines below to fill in the required fields and ensure the file is named "manifest.json" when added to the root directory of your app.
A manifest file, for the purpose of sending mobile iOS/iPadOS web push notifications, should include:
Note: The ID property allows your customers to install multiple instances of your web application with different preferences.
Refer to this guide from MDN for a full list of keys and more details.
Example manifest file:
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