The invention provides methods and apparatuses for opening a webpage, invoking a client, and creating a light application. The method for opening a webpage comprises: receiving a webpage opening request containing a link; according to the link, searching a preset application list for a client application and/or a light application corresponding to the link; and when the client application and/or the light application exists in the application list, opening the client application and/or invoking the light application to open a webpage corresponding to the link. Thereby, a webpage corresponding to a link can be opened in a more friendly manner, the use of a user is facilitated, the efficiency of acquiring information by the user is improved, and the user experience is enhanced.