PinLeads Is Now a PWA: Install It Like an App on Any Device

Table of Contents

1. What Is a PWA and Why Does It Matter?
2. What You Get With the PinLeads PWA
3. How to Install PinLeads on Windows or Mac
4. How to Install PinLeads on iPhone or Android
5. The "New Search" Shortcut
6. Frequently Asked Questions

---

What Is a PWA and Why Does It Matter?

PWA stands for Progressive Web App. It's a way of using a website that feels and behaves like a regular downloaded app—without actually going to the App Store or downloading anything large.

Think of it like this: instead of typing pinleads.org into your browser every time you want to use PinLeads, you click an icon on your desktop or phone home screen, and it opens instantly—full screen, no browser tabs, no URL bar cluttering things up. It looks and feels just like an app you'd install from the App Store or Google Play.

The difference is that there's nothing to install in the traditional sense. No download waiting. No update prompts. No going through app store approval or updates. It's just PinLeads, delivered as a clean, fast, app-like experience.

Here's the short version of why this matters for you:

• Faster to open. One click from your desktop or home screen.
• Cleaner workspace. No browser chrome, bookmarks bar, or tabs competing for attention.
• Always up to date. Because it's a web app under the hood, every time you open it you're running the latest version automatically.
• Works on every device. The same install experience works on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android.

What You Get With the PinLeads PWA

When you install PinLeads as a PWA, you get everything PinLeads already offers—but packaged as a first-class app experience.

Standalone Window

PinLeads opens in its own dedicated window, separate from your browser. No tabs. No address bar. No browser menus. Just the PinLeads dashboard, front and center, looking exactly like a native desktop app.

This is especially useful if you're running lead generation alongside other work. Instead of hunting through 20 browser tabs to find PinLeads, it's always a single click away from your taskbar or dock.

Home Screen Icon

On mobile, PinLeads gets a proper icon on your home screen, right alongside your other apps. Tap it and it opens full screen—no Safari or Chrome interface getting in the way.

Fast Launch

Because your browser pre-loads key assets when you install a PWA, PinLeads opens noticeably faster than navigating to the site fresh. Especially on repeat visits.

"New Search" Quick Shortcut

When you install PinLeads as a PWA on desktop, you get a New Search shortcut built right into the app icon. Right-click the PinLeads icon in your taskbar or dock and you'll see the option to jump directly to the dashboard and start a new lead search—without even opening the app first.

This is a small thing, but if you're running multiple searches a day, shaving five seconds off every session adds up.

How to Install PinLeads on Windows or Mac

Installing PinLeads as a desktop app takes about 30 seconds.

Google Chrome (Windows & Mac)

1. Go to pinleads.org
2. Look for the install icon in the address bar—it looks like a small monitor with a down arrow, or a "+" symbol. It appears on the right side of the address bar.
3. Click it
4. Click Install in the popup that appears
5. PinLeads will open in its own window and an icon will be added to your taskbar (Windows) or dock (Mac)

If you don't see the install icon, try clicking the three-dot menu in Chrome (top right corner), then look for "Install PinLeads..." or "Cast, save, and share" → "Install page as app."

Microsoft Edge (Windows)

1. Go to pinleads.org
2. Click the three-dot menu in the top right
3. Click Apps → Install this site as an app
4. Name it "PinLeads" and click Install
5. It will appear in your Start menu and taskbar

Safari (Mac)

1. Go to pinleads.org
2. Click File in the menu bar
3. Click Add to Dock
4. Click Add

PinLeads will appear in your Mac Dock as a standalone app.

How to Install PinLeads on iPhone or Android

iPhone (Safari)

1. Open Safari and go to pinleads.org
2. Tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen (the square with an arrow pointing up)
3. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen
4. Tap Add in the top right corner

PinLeads will appear on your home screen with its own icon. Tap it and it opens full screen, without any Safari interface.

Android (Chrome)

1. Open Chrome and go to pinleads.org
2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top right
3. Tap Add to Home screen
4. Tap Install in the popup
5. Tap Add to confirm

PinLeads will appear on your Android home screen just like any other app.

The "New Search" Shortcut

One of the most practical features of the PWA install is the New Search shortcut built into the app icon.

On desktop, right-click the PinLeads icon in your taskbar or dock and you'll see a shortcut that takes you directly to your dashboard—ready to run a new search. You don't need to open the app and navigate; you jump straight to where the work happens.

This is useful for anyone who runs multiple prospecting sessions throughout the day. Instead of:

1. Opening your browser
2. Finding the PinLeads tab or typing the URL
3. Clicking to the dashboard

It's just:

1. Right-click the PinLeads icon → New Search

Small improvement, real time savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the PWA version different from the regular website?

No—it's exactly the same product. Same features, same data, same account. It's just a different way of accessing it that feels more like a native app.

Do I need to update it?

No. Because it's a web app, it updates automatically every time you use it. You're always on the latest version without doing anything.

Will it work without internet?

PinLeads requires an internet connection to run searches and extract data—that part can't work offline. However, the app shell loads quickly even on slow connections because the browser caches the interface after your first visit.

Does it cost anything?

No. Installing PinLeads as a PWA is free. It uses your existing PinLeads account and plan.

Can I uninstall it?

Yes, just like any other app. On Windows, go to Settings → Apps and find PinLeads. On Mac, drag the icon from your Dock to the Trash, or right-click and remove. On iPhone and Android, press and hold the icon and delete it.

Does this replace the Chrome Extension?

No—they serve different purposes. The Chrome Extension is what powers the extraction on Google Maps—it runs the scraping directly in your browser. The PWA is a way to access your PinLeads dashboard (search history, exports, account settings, analytics) as a standalone app without opening a browser tab. Many users will use both.

---

Installing PinLeads as a PWA takes less than a minute and gives you a noticeably cleaner, faster workflow for your daily lead generation work.

Open PinLeads and install the app →