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Meta Tags

apple-mobile-web-app-capable

Learn how to use the apple-mobile-web-app-capable meta tag to improve your site.

Specifies whether a web application runs in full-screen mode when added to the homescreen of an Apple device.

Code Examples

<meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-capable" content="yes" />
Enables full-screen mode when the web app is added to the homescreen, providing a more app-like experience.
<meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-capable" content="no" />
Disables full-screen mode, missing the opportunity to offer an immersive, app-like experience to the user.
<meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-capable" content="" />
By not specifying a value, full-screen mode is disabled by default, which may not align with the intended user experience.

Recommendations

  • Optimize for Full-Screen Experience
    Design and test your web app to ensure it looks and functions well in full-screen mode, as browser UI controls will be hidden.
  • Consider Web App Behavior
    Remember that some browser functionalities, like "pull-to-refresh," will be disabled in full-screen mode. Plan the user experience accordingly.

Related Documentation

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<meta name="apple-itunes-app" content="app-id=123456789">
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apple-mobile-web-app-capable

name

Specifies whether a web application runs in full-screen mode when added to the homescreen of an Apple device.

<meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-capable" content="yes">
Enables full-screen mode when the web app is added to the homescreen, providing a more app-like experience.

apple-mobile-web-app-status-bar-style

name

Specifies the style of the status bar for a web application when added to the homescreen of an iOS device. This meta tag influences the appearance of the status bar to either match the web app design or maintain the default iOS style.

<meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-status-bar-style" content="default">
Sets the status bar to the default iOS style, providing a consistent look with other applications on the device.

apple-mobile-web-app-title

name

Provides a custom title for a web application when added to the home screen on Apple iOS devices. This title appears below the app icon, offering more control over branding and user interface.

<meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-title" content="MyApp">
Specifying a concise and descriptive name such as "MyApp" ensures the title is readable at a glance and is easily recognizable by users.

mobile-web-app-capable

name

Indicates to mobile browsers that the website can be run as a standalone application when added to the user’s home screen, offering a more app-like user experience.

<meta name="mobile-web-app-capable" content="yes">
Tells the mobile browser to make the website available in a standalone mode.