General
PushAlert REST API Limits
PushAlert provides a robust REST API to be used on your server along with a front-end JS API. Most of the functions of the dashboard can be performed using the REST API with proper authentication. The documentation here provides all the necessary ...
Why did I see a huge dip in total subscribers just after sending a notification?
When a notification is sent, PushAlert checks for active subscribers. While we actively remove unsubscribed users from your account, if the unsubscription takes place from the browser instead of our widget, that information is only available when a ...
Web Push Notifications for iPhone and iPad - Apple iOS?
Web Push Notifications are now available with iOS 16.4+ on both iPhone and iPad. You can check our handy guide on enabling iOS push notifications on your website for Safari and other browsers here - https://pushalert.co/documentation/ios-web-push
Which browsers are supported by PushAlert?
Currently, we support Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, UC Browser, Samsung Internet Browser and Opera web browsers. You can see the details of supported platforms below: Chrome - Mobile (Android), Desktop (Windows, MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS) ...
Do push notifications work on mobile and tablet devices without an app?
Yes, push notifications work with mobile devices including smartphones, tablets as well as Windows convertibles. Notifications are delivered even when your customers/users are not on your website. Then there's the question of what happens when your ...
Will users still get notifications even if they are not on my website?
Yes, PushAlert will deliver notifications even when your customers/users are not on your website. On both PC as well as mobile devices, notifications will be shown if they are online. However, if the subscriber has temporarily disabled notifications ...
Do push notifications work even when browser is closed?
This is browser and platform dependent. While some desktop browsers need to be open to receive notifications, browsers on mobile can receive notifications even when they are closed. If the user is offline when the notification is sent, depending on ...
Are websites based on CMS like Wordpress, Magento, Joomla, Drupal etc supported?
Yes, we support websites built on Wordpress, Magento, Joomla, Drupal, Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, OpenCart, Wix, Squarespace, Blogger and lot more. All you need to do is install one of our plugins/extensions or copy a few lines of code in the ...
Do I need any programming experience to make this work?
Not at all, we have a very easy setup process which will get you up and running with push notifications in no time. All you need is access to the web server to add a few lines of code to your site (which will be provided). You can also use any of our ...
How to get in touch with us?
We provide 24x7 email support which is accessible from your account dashboard, just click on the Support link at the top. You can also reach out to us on chat via the blue icon at the bottom right on your dashboard. In case you are unable to access ...
Can PushAlert be implemented on non-https (non-secure http) websites?
PushAlert can be implemented on both HTTP and HTTPS websites. The implementation is a bit different but it's possible on both easily. In case of HTTP websites, we will provide you a branded HTTPS subdomain on our server, with a URL structure ...
Can PushAlert be implemented if I use my own HTTPS domain/subdomain on my non-https website for sending notification?
Yes, we can help you implement PushAlert Notifications with your own HTTPS domain/subdomain. You can check this link for more information: Web Push Notification Solution for all Websites - HTTS & Non-HTTPS
What are Push Notifications?
Push Notifications were introduced in 2015 with Chrome 42 and work similar to how apps send notifications on your smartphones but instead of just mobile devices, these work on your desktop as well. They allow for timely updates to be sent to ...