BeforeInstallPromptEvent.prompt

The prompt() method of the BeforeInstallPromptEvent interface allows a developer to show the install prompt at a time of their own choosing.

Syntax

BeforeInstallPromptEvent.prompt()

Parameters

None.

Returns

An empty Promise.

Example

var isTooSoon = true;
window.addEventListener("beforeinstallprompt", function(e) {
  if (isTooSoon) {
    e.preventDefault(); // Prevents prompt display
    // Prompt later instead:
    setTimeout(function() {
      isTooSoon = false;
      e.prompt(); // Throws if called more than once or default not prevented
    }, 10000);
  }

  // The event was re-dispatched in response to our request
  // ...
});

Specifications

This method is not part of a specification.

Browser compatibility

[1] Behind the flag: chrome://flags/#bypass-app-banner-engagement-checks