Question 1

How do I hide the address bar in react-native-webbrowser?

Accepted Answer

Set the hideAddressBar prop to true in the Webbrowser component. This will remove the address input bar, as shown in the usage example and props list in the README.

Question 2

Can I use react-native-webbrowser with Expo?

Accepted Answer

It likely requires native modules, so you may need to eject from Expo or use the bare workflow. Check the library's documentation or GitHub issues for specific Expo compatibility guidance.

Question 3

react-native-webbrowser vs react-native-webview: which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

react-native-webbrowser is better for quick, customizable browser UIs with built-in toolbars, while react-native-webview offers more low-level control and advanced features like JavaScript execution. Choose based on your need for pre-built UI versus customization depth.

Question 4

How to customize colors in react-native-webbrowser?

Accepted Answer

Use the foregroundColor and backgroundColor props to set custom colors for text, icons, and browser elements. These props accept color strings, as detailed in the README usage section.

Question 5

Does react-native-webbrowser support intercepting web requests?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use the onShouldStartLoadWithRequest prop to intercept requests by returning false to stop them. This callback provides event details for monitoring navigation, as mentioned in the props list.

Question 6

What are the performance trade-offs of using react-native-webbrowser?

Accepted Answer

Performance is generally good due to native web views, but loading heavy web pages can impact app responsiveness. The hideActivityIndicator prop allows control over loading feedback to manage user perception.

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