Hi there. In the past I could install apps/web pages that actually looks like an app. But I can’t do that anymore. See the different screenshots. The one has the browser home, bookmarks, search icon, etc at the bottom and the older install doesn’t. The 3-dot drop down menu is also a lot shorter in the “clean” screenshot whereas the latest has the whole browser menu. Did something change or is there a setting I need to make to fix this? Thanks
Anyone have the same issue?
@BeeKay40 Apologies for the long wait time here.
Yes this is a known issue that the team is working on presently:
opened 07:28PM - 30 May 18 UTC
suggestion
needs-investigation
priority/P3
Chromium/waiting upstream
OS/Android
Chromium/reported upstream
**Did you search for similar issues before submitting this one?**
Yes
**Desc… ription:**
When adding a PWA to your homescreen it adds a shortcut with the Brave-icon badge.
This behavior is similar to other browsers Edge/Firefox/etc.
However, Chrome creates a WebAPK. This results in the PWA added to your homescreen without a badge; in the app drawer; listed in settings>apps; opens PWA when clicking on corresponding URL.
And in Brave its code, it does seem to have WebAPKs like Chrome has:
https://github.com/brave/browser-android-tabs/tree/master/chrome/android/webapk
**Device Details:**
- Install Type(ARM, x86): ARM (if i stand correct?)
- Device(Phone, Tablet, Phablet): Huawei Nexus 6P
- Android Version: 8.1.0
**Brave Version:**
Brave 1.0.48, Chromium 66.0.3359.158
**Steps to reproduce:**
1. Open a PWA page; e.g. https://pwa.rocks/
2. Add to homescreen
**Actual Behavior**
Not installed as WebAPK
**Expected Behavior**
Being installed as WebAPK
**Is this an issue with Beta build?**
No
**Is this an issue in the currently released version?**
Yes
**Can this issue be consistently reproduced?**
Yes
**Website problems only:**
- did you check with Brave Shields down? Yes
- did you check in Chrome for same behavior? Yes (Chrome 66.0.3359.158)
**Screenshot if needed:**
https://imgur.com/a/h7ikS1t
**Any related issues:**
N/A
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October 23, 2025, 9:40pm
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