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Build Offline-Capable App with FlutterFlow and Firebase

This guide explains how to use SQLite in FlutterFlow to manage data online and offline, with auto-sync to Firebase when the device reconnects to the internet. Local storage ensures apps work without connectivity, providing faster performance and better reliability.

Why Use SQLite?

SQLite is a serverless local database ideal for offline access. It’s fast, efficient, and lets users interact with the app even with no internet—just like WhatsApp does for storing messages locally.

⚠ SQLite is not yet supported for web apps in FlutterFlow. Test on real devices.

Setting Up SQLite in FlutterFlow

  1. Create a To-Do App: View, add, and store tasks.

  2. Build Database in SQLite Studio: Add a database, create a table, and define columns.

  3. Integrate with FlutterFlow: Enable SQLite under Integrations, upload the .db file.

  4. Write Queries: Use custom queries to read and update local data.

Insert Data Based on Connectivity

  • Offline: Store data only in SQLite with isSynced = 0.

  • Online: Save to both Firebase and SQLite with isSynced = 1.

Display and Sync Tasks

  • Always show tasks from SQLite for instant access.

  • When online, detect unsynced tasks and upload them to Firebase.

  • Mark synced tasks in SQLite with isSynced = 1.

Conclusion

By integrating SQLite with FlutterFlow, your app will:

  • Work offline smoothly

  • Sync data when online

  • Deliver a fast, seamless user experience

For more detail, please visit the below link:

https://www.flutterflowdevs.com/blog/build-offline-capable-forms-with-flutterflow-and-firebase

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