Push Notifications
Reach readers directly on their devices — no app required. Browser push notifications that bring people back to your site.
Push notifications are the most direct channel you own. No algorithm standing between you and your readers. NewsPro implements the Web Push API with VAPID keys — readers subscribe in one click, and you can reach them on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Android browsers whenever you publish. New article notifications go out automatically. Custom broadcasts go out whenever you want.
- Web Push API with VAPID — no app install, no third-party service
- Automatic notifications when articles are published to followers
- Category following notifications — new article in a followed category
- Custom broadcast messages to selected users or your entire audience
- Separate notification body text from email (different message per channel)
- Per-user preference toggle — readers control their own alerts
- In-app notification center with bell badge and unread count
- All browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Samsung Internet, Android
- Notification click opens the relevant article URL
When Push Notifications Are Sent
New Article
When an article is published, every reader who follows the author or the article's category receives a push notification with the headline and a link.
Breaking News
Breaking news items trigger immediate push notifications to all subscribed readers — keeping your audience informed within seconds of the story breaking.
Comment Engagement
Authors are notified when readers comment on their articles. Replies, likes, and moderation outcomes each trigger a targeted notification to the relevant user.
Custom Broadcasts
Send a manual push notification to any segment of your audience — all readers, email subscribers only, push subscribers only, or specific user IDs.
In-App Notification Center
Technical Implementation
VAPID Keys Auto-Generated
NewsPro generates your VAPID public/private key pair automatically on first setup. No third-party push service or account required.
One-Click Subscribe
Readers click "Allow" in the browser permission prompt on login or registration. Their subscription is stored securely — endpoint, p256dh key, and auth token.
Delivered via Service Worker
A lightweight service worker handles incoming push events. Clicking a notification opens the article URL in the reader's browser — even if the site tab is closed.
Common Questions
No. Web Push works entirely in the browser. Readers click "Allow" once and receive notifications on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Android browsers — no app required.
No. NewsPro implements the Web Push API natively with your own VAPID keys. All notifications go directly from your server to the reader's browser — no middleman, no monthly fees.
Yes. Readers can toggle "Device Notifications" off in their account settings at any time. They can also revoke permission in their browser settings.
iOS Safari support for Web Push was added in iOS 16.4+. Readers on modern iPhones and iPads can receive push notifications when they add your site to their home screen.
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