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Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) in 2025: Are They Still Worth It?

Gaurav Garg

18 July, 2025

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) once promised the best of both worlds—web and mobile—by offering fast, app-like experiences without needing an app store. But with rapid advances in native app development, better cross-platform tools, and stricter iOS limitations, many developers now ask: Are PWAs still worth building in 2025? In this post, we’ll take a fresh look at what PWAs offer today, where they shine, where they fall short, and when they’re still the right choice. Whether you’re building a new product or modernizing an old one, this guide will help you decide if a PWA fits your goals.

1. Problem Statement
  • Users expect fast, reliable, and app-like experiences on the web.
  • Native apps are expensive and time-consuming to build for multiple platforms.
  • Limited offline access and poor mobile UX hurt engagement.
2. Approach to Resolve
  • Use Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) to bridge the gap between web and native.
  • Leverage browser capabilities to offer installable, offline-ready, and performant apps.
  • Focus on core functionality first, then progressively enhance.
3. Tools & Techniques to Follow
  • Service Workers: Enable offline access and caching.
  • Web App Manifest: Make your app installable on devices.
  • Lighthouse: Audit performance and PWA readiness.
  • Frameworks: Next.js, React, Vue, Svelte (with PWA plugins).
 4. Tips to Enhance UX & Engagement
  • Add splash screens and custom install prompts.
  • Use push notifications wisely to re-engage users.
  • Optimize load time and reduce TTI (Time to Interactive).
  • Ensure responsive design for all devices.

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