Most people using the store were looking for experiences that were more than just a link to a website, but I would argue that times have changed dramatically. In its early days, the Chrome Web Store got lots of flak for letting developers just list their website as an ‘app’ without really providing an offline experience or any other app-like capabilities. I think that Google could take a lot of notes here.Ī side-by-side comparison of the Web Store and Appscope Basically, it looks like an app store, just for websites. Each category of web app is neatly listed on the left side and each listing is presented beautifully with friendly, rounded corners in a grid-like layout. There are tons of useful tools, games and websites on the site for many a user’s needs. Smashing MagazineĪppscope is a progressive web app store that allows you to find and install web-based software experiences that run offline and have app-like functionality. Recent advancements in the browser and in the availability of service workers and in the Cache and Push APIs have enabled web developers to allow users to install web apps to their home screen, receive push notifications and even work offline. Think of it as a website built using web technologies but that acts and feels like an app. That is if Google copies services like Appscope.Ī progressive web application takes advantage of the latest technologies to combine the best of web and mobile apps. Google’s Chrome Web Store no longer serves much of the purpose it used to as everyone has become obsessed with Android apps, but with the rise of web apps, it could take on new life.
There’s just one problem though – with the open web housing billions of useful web-based software solutions, it’s odd that there isn’t really a great place to discover them. Sites like Facebook, Youtube and Google Photos hardly scratch the surface when we begin to discuss the possibilities. Don’t get me wrong – downloadable software has tons of benefits for power users and it will probably be many years before we can replace them entirely, but for the everyday Chromebook user, web apps are king.
There’s no need to download big, bulky packages or to install them. Websites are slowly but surely becoming the new software by offering a multitude of functionalities right through your browser.
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