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Step-by-Step Guide to Prototyping a WebXR Demo in 2025
Welcome to Daily Reality NG, where we break down real-life issues with honesty and clarity.
I’m Samson Ese, founder of Daily Reality NG. I’ve been blogging and building online businesses in Nigeria since 2016, helped over 4,000 readers start making money online, and my sites currently serve 800,000+ monthly visitors across Africa.
Last December, my younger brother came home from university and said, “Bro, I want to build VR but I no get laptop or headset.” That same night we used his Tecno phone and ₦0 to build a working 3D environment people could enter with cardboard VR. His coursemates nearly fainted. This guide is that exact process — no be theory.
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What is WebXR and Why You Should Care in 2025
WebXR is the technology that lets you build VR and AR experiences that run directly in the browser — no app store, no Unity export. Your users just click a link on WhatsApp and boom, they’re inside your 3D world. Perfect for Nigerian data and device reality.
Tools You Need – Everything Free
- Any laptop or phone with browser
- Glitch.com (free hosting + live editor)
- A-Frame (the easiest WebXR framework)
- Your brain and data
Step 1: Set Up Your Project on Glitch
- Go to glitch.com → “New Project” → “hello-webpage”
- Rename project to something like “my-first-webxr”
- Delete everything in index.html
Step 2: Build Your First 3D Scene (Copy-Paste This)
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<script src="https://aframe.io/releases/1.5.0/aframe.min.js"></script>
</head>
<body>
<a-scene background="color: #000033">
<a-sky color="#001133"></a-sky>
<a-box position="0 1 -3" color="#ff6b35" depth="2" height="2" width="2"></a-box>
<a-sphere position="-2 1.5 -2" radius="0.8" color="#2a9d8f"></a-sphere>
<a-cylinder position="2 1 -3" radius="0.5" height="2" color="#e9c46a"></a-cylinder>
<a-plane position="0 0 -2" rotation="-90 0 0" width="10" height="10" color="#264653"></a-plane>
<a-text value="Welcome to Naija WebXR!" position="0 3 -4" color="white"></a-text>
</a-scene>
</body>
</html>
Click “Show” → Live. You already have a 3D environment!
Step 3: Add One-Click VR/AR Mode
Add this single line inside <a-scene>:
<a-scene vr-mode-ui="enabled: true" embedded arjs>
Now users see “Enter VR” or “Enter AR” button automatically.
Step 4: Make Objects Interactive
<a-box position="0 1 -3" color="#ff6b35"
animation="property: rotation; to: 0 360 0; loop: true; dur: 10000"
event-set__click="_event: click; scale: 1.5 1.5 1.5"
event-set__mouseleave="_event: mouseleave; scale: 1 1 1"></a-box>
Step 5: Deploy Live & Share on WhatsApp
Your Glitch project URL is already live. Example: https://my-first-webxr.glitch.me Send the link to anyone — they click and enter your 3D world instantly.
How to Test on Phone (Even Without Cardboard)
- Open the link in Chrome (Android) or Safari (iPhone)
- Tap “Enter VR” → it splits screen for cardboard
- Or tap “Enter AR” → place objects in your room using camera
Key Takeaways – Start Building Today
- WebXR works on almost every Nigerian phone in 2025
- You need zero naira to start
- Glitch + A-Frame is the fastest way
- Deploy in under 10 minutes
- Clients pay $1,000+ for simple WebXR demos abroad
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Oculus or expensive headset?
No. Any Android/iOS phone works. Even ₦40k phones support WebXR in 2025.
Can I sell WebXR projects to clients?
Yes! Many Nigerian agencies charge ₦500k–₦2m for simple VR tours.
Is A-Frame the best framework?
It’s the easiest for beginners. Later you can move to Three.js or Babylon.js.
Will it work on MTN or Airtel data?
Yes. A simple demo loads under 2MB.
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