InstallEvent.InstallEvent()

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

JavaScript
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: The ServiceWorker 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.)

See also

License

© 2016 Mozilla Contributors
Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License v2.5 or later.
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-us/docs/web/api/installevent/installevent

API Constructor Experimental Expérimental InstallEvent Reference Service Workers ServiceWorker