Widgets are interactive elements of your computer’s interface that perhaps don’t have the functionality of a full application. They’re usually visible on your desktop or easy to pull up from the taskbar, providing essential information or performing tasks. Although, there are some widgets that are just for fun! Today, we’re looking at five of the best Windows 11 widgets you just have to try. They’re all free to download and could help boost your productivity or help you take a well-earned break.
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Finding the Best Widgets for Windows 11
Before you get started, it’s helpful to know exactly how to add a widget. Thankfully, this is really easy. Just look at the bottom left of your screen, and you should see a weather icon. Note: If you’ve disabled the weather widget, this icon will show another widget, for example, Stocks. Hover over the weather icon to see your widgets. You can also see your news feed and notifications here.
Next to “Widgets,” click the “+” icon.
Click on any of the available widgets to add them. Alternatively, click on “Find more widgets” to load the Microsoft Store and download additional widgets.
Best Windows 11 Widgets #1: Major League Soccer (MLS)
Sports fans, add the MLS app and get scores from the latest matches right on your desktop. You can review the most popular matches at a glance or click an embedded link to get more information online.
Best Windows 11 Widgets #2: Countdown
Have you got something you’re looking forward to? Maybe you’re counting the days until your vacation, or you’ve got a special anniversary coming up. Keep an eye on how much time is left with the free Countdown Widget. As soon as you add this widget, it asks for the name and date of your upcoming event.
Enter the details, and you get an ongoing countdown you can check whenever you like.
Best Windows 11 Widgets #3: Focus Session
Microsoft recently added the Focus function to Windows 11, which allows you to set timers for work and breaks to help keep you productive. There’s now a Focus Session widget that you can add directly from the “+” icon in the Widgets area.
Pin the widget, then choose how long you want to work for, and the widget will allocate you breaks and alert you when you need to take one.
Best Windows 11 Widgets #4: Spotify
If you need background noise while you work or study, the Spotify widget could be perfect for you. This widget recommends playlists and takes you to your Spotify app so you can choose the right background sounds for the day.
You can play music straight from the widget as long as it’s one of the Editor’s Picks playlists.
Best Windows 11 Widgets #5: Watchlist
If you work in finance or are passionate about investing, the Watchlist widget keeps you up to date with stocks, cryptocurrencies, and more. The widget shows companies to watch and has an embedded link for more detailed information.
