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 navigate() method of the WindowClient interface loads a specified URL into a controlled client page then returns a Promise that resolves to the existing WindowClient.
Syntax
WindowClient.navigate(url).then(function(WindowClient) {
// do something with your WindowClient after navigation
});
Parameters
url- The location to navigate to.
Returns
A Promise that resolves to the existing WindowClient.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Service Workers The definition of 'navigate()' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 49.0 | 50 (50)[1] | ? | ? | ? |
| Feature | Android | Android Webview | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | No support | 50.0 (50)[1] | ? | ? | ? | ? | 49.0 |
[1] Service workers (and Push) have been disabled in the Firefox 52 Extended Support Release (ESR.)