Super Progressive Web Apps

82 Quality Score

Active Installs

21/30

With 40,000 active installs it is by far the most widely used PWA plugin in the WordPress ecosystem, more than double its closest competitor.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated June 2026 and tested with WordPress 7.0, which is the freshest maintenance record on this list and suggests active upkeep by the developer.

User Rating

14/15

A 92 out of 100 rating from 225 reviewers is strong and indicates consistent user satisfaction.

Support Health

8/15

Only 2 support threads exist in the record and 0 are resolved, which is a concerning support health signal even if volume is low.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Tested with WordPress 7.0 and requiring only PHP 5.3 and WordPress 3.6, it will run on essentially any host still standing.

Scores higher than 87% of indexed plugins

About

SuperPWA helps you convert your WordPress website into a Progressive Web App instantly.

Active Installs 40k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.6/5

Last Updated 2026-09-19 6:12am GMT

Requires WordPress 5.0+

Tested Up To 7.1.1

Requires PHP 5.3+

Security History

3 known vulnerabilities, all patched

3 Medium

Most recent: August 4, 2026

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What It Does

Super Progressive Web Apps (SuperPWA) converts a WordPress site into a Progressive Web App by generating a service worker, manifest file, and offline caching so the site can be installed on mobile home screens and load without an internet connection. It adds basic push notification and splash screen features without requiring any code from the site owner.

Who It's For

This plugin fits small to mid-sized WordPress site owners who want a quick, no-developer path to offering an app-like mobile experience, particularly for content publishers, local businesses, or e-commerce stores targeting mobile users on slower networks. It is well suited for non-technical users who want PWA basics without hiring a developer.

Who Should Skip It

If you need advanced push notification segmentation, deep integration with custom post types, or enterprise-grade caching control, this plugin will feel limited and you should look at a paid solution or a custom build. Sites with heavy dynamic content (logged-in dashboards, real-time data) also do not benefit much from its offline caching.

The Bottom Line

SuperPWA delivers exactly what it promises: a fast, low-effort path to PWA basics backed by strong user ratings and the largest install base in its category. The unresolved support threads are a minor red flag, but the recent update and broad compatibility make it a solid default choice for most WordPress sites wanting mobile app-like behaviour.

Pick this if you want more configuration panels and multi-site support, as it offers a similar feature set at roughly the same overall score.

WPMobile.App 77/100

Choose this if you want a hosted service layer with analytics and more aggressive caching, especially on commerce sites needing push campaigns.

PWA — easy way to Progressive Web App 77/100

Pick this if you want a lighter footprint and a minimalist setup, though it trails SuperPWA in both installs and overall score.

Add to Home Screen & Progressive Web App 72/100

Choose this if your only goal is the home-screen install prompt and you do not need offline pages or a manifest at full depth.

AppPresser – Mobile App Framework 72/100

Pick this if you want to publish a real app in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store rather than only a web-based PWA.