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Progressive Web Apps
Updated: Jul 22, 2026
Overview
Packaging a web app as a Progressive Web App (PWA) is an optional way to distribute it through the Meta Horizon Store. A web app can remain available through its website without a PWA package.
PWA packaging applies to both the 2D and 3D web paths. It is a distribution option, not a separate content category.
Choose
2D app mode for a windowed site, including screen-based 3D. Choose immersive app mode only when the packaged app launches into an immersive WebXR session.How PWA packaging works
Bubblewrap creates an Android project from your hosted Web App Manifest. The generated project opens your web content through a Trusted Web Activity.
The manifest provides the web app’s start URL, scope, icons, and other standard metadata. Meta Quest-specific project settings are added when you initialize the package with the Meta Quest Bubblewrap option.
After installing Bubblewrap, initialize a Meta Quest project with the public URL of your manifest:
bubblewrap init --manifest=https://example.com/manifest.webmanifest --metaquest
Get started
Use the following guides to prepare and package your web app:
- Get started with PWA packaging explains how to add a standards-based manifest and test your hosted app.
- Package a PWA for Meta Quest covers the published Bubblewrap CLI, signing, Digital Asset Links, building, and sideloading.
- Configure a 2D PWA describes settings for a windowed site, including screen-based 3D.
- Configure an immersive WebXR PWA describes settings for an immersive 3D web app.
For in-app purchases in an immersive package, see In-app purchases in WebXR PWAs. For submission guidance, see Distribute.
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