How to install custom widgets on iPhone

Add custom widgets to your home screen using the Widgy app.

Dec 13, 2024

Minimal widgets on the iPhone home screen
Minimal widgets on the iPhone home screen

1. Download Widgy App

First, open the App Store and search for "Widgy" and download the app.

Widgy App on the App Store

The app is free, with additional slots for home screen widgets that can be unlocked with a one-time purchase.

Slots for lock screen widgets and Live Activities are also available as optional one-time purchases.


2. Create or Import Custom Widgets

To design and build your own custom widget, navigate to the Create tab and pick a template to start.

Create widget page in Widgy

If you're looking for examples, head to the Explore tab to browse and import widgets shared by the community.

If you've purchased or downloaded Widgy widgets online, simply tap the provided Widgy file to import it directly into the app.

Widgy file in the Files app

For our minimalist fans, we have a Widgy pack you might be interested in checking out here.


3. Assign Your Widget to a Slot

To start using a widget, you first need to assign it to an available slot.

Navigate to the Manage tab in Widgy, then make sure you have the correct type of widget toggled (Home, Lock, Live, or Watch).

Then, find and tap an empty slot to assign your widget.

Manage page in Widgy


4. Add Widget to Your Home Screen

Once you've added a widget to a slot, enter editing mode on your home screen and tap "Add Widget."

Editing mode on iPhone home screen

In the widget list, search for the Widgy app. Tap it to see your assigned widgets displayed in the order you set them.

Lastly, tap "Add Widget" to place your selected widget on the home screen.

Adding a widget to the iPhone home screen

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