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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" />
<meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-capable" content="no" />
<meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-capable" content="" />
Recommendations
- Optimize for Full-Screen ExperienceDesign 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 BehaviorRemember that some browser functionalities, like "pull-to-refresh," will be disabled in full-screen mode. Plan the user experience accordingly.
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<meta name="apple-itunes-app" content="app-id=123456789">
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">
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">
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">
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">
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