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Best widget apps for Android

Widget apps put the time, weather, battery, calendar or music controls on the home screen, and many can toggle a setting or open a screen with a tap.

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34 apps ranked · How we rank

  1. Number 1: Widgetable: Besties & Couples

    Happeny Technology Pte. Ltd.

    4.7 out of 5 (568.3K) 50M+ installs

    A charming shared-screen app for couples and close friends, provided both people commit and accept the permissions it needs.

    Download Now: Widgetable: Besties & Couples Read our review of Widgetable: Besties & Couples

  2. Number 2: Color Widgets, Theme: iWidgets

    AI Photo Team

    4.6 out of 5 (611.4K) 50M+ installs

    A free, well-established way to give an Android home screen a coordinated look with widgets, icons and themes in one app.

    Download Now: Color Widgets, Theme: iWidgets Read our review of Color Widgets, Theme: iWidgets
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  1. Number 3: ThemeKit - Themes & Widgets

    ThemeKit

    4.6 out of 5 (705.8K) 50M+ installs

    A broad free personalization toolkit for Android, best suited to people who enjoy regularly reworking their home screen.

    Download Now: ThemeKit - Themes & Widgets Read our review of ThemeKit - Themes & Widgets

  2. Number 4: WidgetKit-OS18 Themes & Icons

    ThemeKit

    4.7 out of 5 (419.6K) 10M+ installs

    A broad, frequently updated personalization app for people who like changing their home screen often, with ads and in-app purchases attached.

    Download Now: WidgetKit-OS18 Themes & Icons Read our review of WidgetKit-OS18 Themes & Icons

  3. Number 5: iControl: Easy Widgets Themes

    Fancy keyboard for theme apps

    4.7 out of 5 (111.5K) 10M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported personalization app with a huge styled catalog, best for people who enjoy changing their phone's look often.

    Download Now: iControl: Easy Widgets Themes Read our review of iControl: Easy Widgets Themes

  4. Number 6: ThemePro - Widget & Wallpaper

    ThemeKit

    4.7 out of 5 (327K) 10M+ installs

    A free, well-stocked decorator for anyone who wants a cute, anime-leaning home screen without building it piece by piece.

    Download Now: ThemePro - Widget & Wallpaper Read our review of ThemePro - Widget & Wallpaper
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  1. Number 7: Locket Widget

    Locket Labs, Inc.

    4.6 out of 5 (394.3K) 10M+ installs

    A focused, free widget for sharing photos with a small circle, best for close friends and family rather than anyone chasing an audience.

    Download Now: Locket Widget Read our review of Locket Widget

  2. Number 8: Emoji Battery Icon Customize

    New Widget Co.

    4.6 out of 5 (70.8K) 10M+ installs

    A deep, playful status bar customizer for people who want a cute, decorated phone and do not mind ads.

    Download Now: Emoji Battery Icon Customize Read our review of Emoji Battery Icon Customize

  3. Number 9: Christmas Countdown

    Jupli

    4.8 out of 5 (32.9K) 1M+ installs

    A free, ad-free Christmas countdown with themes, carols and a daily Advent gift that suits families and anyone who enjoys a light seasonal ritual.

    Download Now: Christmas Countdown Read our review of Christmas Countdown

  4. Number 10: Widgeet-Color Widgets(Widget)

    Hello Widget

    4.5 out of 5 (149.1K) 10M+ installs

    A free, well-established widget toolkit for Android users who want a coordinated, colorful home screen.

    Download Now: Widgeet-Color Widgets(Widget) Read our review of Widgeet-Color Widgets(Widget)

More of the best widget apps

  1. 11 Themepack - App Icons, Widgets YoloTech 4.6 100M+
  2. 12 Widgets Art - Wallpaper, Theme Animoji Phone X & Emoji Maker Develop Team 4.7 5M+
  3. 13 Emoji Battery & Shimeji Pets ZAppsolution 4.7 1M+
  4. 14 Airbuds Widget Capp Inc. 4.6 1M+
  5. 15 WidgetClub:Widget, Theme, Icon Liume Inc. 4.6 1M+
  6. 16 Widget 2026: Aesthetic Widgets GeniusTools Labs 4.6 10M+
  7. 17 Aura: Daily I am Affirmations UPLOSS LIMITED 4.8 500K+
  8. 18 Theme, Widget & Icon changer Eco Mobile Style 4.6 10M+
  9. 19 ThemeApp: Theme & Icon Changer Taka Group - Maxlabs Personalization Tools 4.7 5M+
  10. 20 Mico - Widget & Live Wallpaper MICO LTD 4.1 10M+
  11. 21 Bible Widgets Monkey Taps LLC 4.8 500K+
  12. 22 KWGT Kustom Widget Maker Kustom Industries 3.9 10M+
  13. 23 Muviz Widgets: Clock, Music., Sparkine Labs 4.6 100K+
  14. 24 ThemeMate DIY Themes & Widgets WestPoint Store 4.7 100K+
  15. 25 Sense Flip Clock & Weather MACHAPP Software Ltd 4.2 10M+
  16. 26 Sense V2 Flip Clock & Weather MACHAPP Software Ltd 4.2 1M+
  17. 27 Clock, Date and Weather Widget aac 3.7 100K+
  18. 28 Weather Radar Home OmniHome Apps 4.2 500K+
  19. 29 ThemeMax: Widgets & Wallpapers Wow Themes & Fulll HD Themes 3.3 1M+
  20. 30 DAKboard: Smart Wall Calendar DAKboard 4.0 10K+
  21. 31 BeautyTheme: Icons & Widgets Wow Themes & Fulll HD Themes 3.9 5M+
  22. 32 KWGT Kustom Widget Pro Key Kustom Industries 3.7 500K+
  23. 33 Lock Screen, Widgets - YoLock Digital Dreamworks Studio 3.4 10M+
  24. 34 Themes-Wallpaper&Icons&Widgets Innova Tool 3.6 1M+
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About widget apps

They replace the plain stock widgets, which often look dated and offer few sizes or styles, and suit people who want a home screen that matches their wallpaper and icon pack and who would rather glance at a widget than dig through the app drawer. Single-purpose apps stay focused but may cover only one function, while large packs bundle clocks, weather and system monitors, with more variety and more clutter. Some lean toward heavy customization, others toward quick setup.

What to look for

  • Check how often the widget refreshes its data, because a clock or weather widget that updates too slowly becomes misleading, while one that updates constantly can drain the battery.
  • Look at the level of customization offered, such as adjustable colors, fonts, sizes, and transparency, since a widget that cannot match your wallpaper or icon pack will stand out for the wrong reason.
  • Consider whether the app places ads on the widget itself or in its settings, and how it makes money, since a free widget that shows promotions on your home screen defeats the purpose of a clean layout.
  • Confirm that the widget resizes correctly on your launcher and screen density, as a layout that looks fine in a screenshot can break or overlap when placed on a different grid.
  • Check whether the app needs broad permissions or an always-on background service, because a widget that tracks location or runs continuously has a larger impact on privacy and battery than one that only reads the time.

How we rank

Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.