Overview
A lightweight Flutter widget that automatically displays a custom UI when the device is offline, switching seamlessly to an online view when connectivity is restored. It requires no additional dependencies or boilerplate code, making it easy to integrate into any Flutter app. The widget monitors network status in real time and provides a clean, declarative way to handle offline states without complex logic. Ideal for apps that need immediate feedback on connectivity changes.
Use cases
- Displaying offline placeholders in apps
- Providing user feedback during connectivity loss
- Enhancing UX with dynamic online/offline views
- Simplifying network state management
- Building resilient UIs for unreliable networks
Key features
- Automatic network status detection
- Minimal setup with no extra dependencies
- Customizable online and offline widgets
- Real-time connectivity monitoring
- No boilerplate code required
Suitable for
- Simple apps needing basic offline support
- Developers seeking quick network state solutions
- Apps requiring responsive UIs for connectivity changes
- Projects with tight development timelines
- Teams avoiding complex network handling
Considerations
- Limited to basic online/offline detection
- Does not handle specific network types (e.g., Wi-Fi vs cellular)
- No built-in retry mechanisms for failed requests
- Not suitable for advanced network diagnostics
- Relies on platform-level connectivity APIs