We’re excited to share that WordPress Playground now supports offline mode and can be installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA). These features allow you to explore and experiment with WordPress without needing an active internet connection, making it easier to develop and test your ideas on the go.

Offline mode

When you first visit Playground.WordPress.net, your browser automatically caches all the necessary files to use Playground. From that point on, you can access Playground.WordPress.net, even while flying or in areas without internet access, ensuring you can continue working on your projects without interruptions.

PWA support

For an enhanced experience, you can also install Playground on your device as a Progressive Web App (PWA).

This allows you to launch the Playground directly from your home screen—just like a native app—and makes accessing your WordPress projects or environment quicker and more convenient. For detailed instructions on installing PWAs, refer to this MDN guide.

Current limitations

While offline, there are a few limitations to keep in mind:

• You won’t be able to switch between the PHPPHP PHP (recursive acronym for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a widely-used open source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development and can be embedded into HTML. http://php.net/manual/en/intro-whatis.php. and WordPress versions, as this would require downloading additional files.
• Offline mode works in most web browsers, but unfortunately, it doesn’t work in Firefox at this time.
• When you install Playground as a PWA, it uses the current URLURL A specific web address of a website or web page on the Internet, such as a website’s URL www.wordpress.org to install the app. This means that every time you open the Playground app, it will start with the settings from that URL. You can adjust the settings within the app after it starts, but note that the settings will be restarted the next time you open it.

Share your feedback

Please share your feedback with us on the Making WordPress Slack or report any issues you find on GitHub.