On September 25th, 2024, we released v2 of the Apps SDK. To learn what’s new and how to upgrade, see Migration FAQ and Migration guide.

Suspension

How apps should behave in a suspended state.

Apps can be suspended. This mimics the native user experience of Canva, but it also introduces the risk of confusing behavior, as apps can continue to perform certain actions while it's not visible.

To ensure a straightfoward user experience, apps in a suspended state must not:

  • Perform operations that require user interaction, like uploading assets or adding elements to a design
  • Access any user data
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