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This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.
The InstallEvent()
constructor creates a new InstallEvent
object.
Syntax
var myInstallEvent = new InstallEvent(type, init);
Parameters
- type
- The type of the event.
- init Optional
- An options object containing any custom settings that you want to apply to the event object. Available options are as follows:
activeWorker
: TheServiceWorker
that is currently actively controlling the page.
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
Service Workers The definition of 'InstallEvent' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | 40.0 | 44.0 (44.0)[1] | No support | 24 | No support |
Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | ? | 44.0 (44.0) | (Yes) | No support | ? | No support | 40.0 |
[1] Service workers (and Push) have been disabled in the Firefox 45 Extended Support Release (ESR.)