Alternatively called a gadget, a widget is an additional feature or extension to a software program, operating system GUI, or web page, which enables additional features. A widget is designed to improve the user’s overall experience.

A widget or gadget can add a wide variety of functionality, including icons, menus, buttons. A widget can also include new add-ons that give users the latest news, sports scores, stocks, weather information, traffic reports, calendar, mini-games, quotes, and more.

Widgets and gadgets are often made available through the website that supports them. Below are some links to web pages with gadgets and widgets, or instructions for adding widgets.

Computer portmanteaus, Gadget, GUI, Operating system terms, Phone terms, Software terms, Windows live

  • Apple macOS Dashboard widgets.
  • Microsoft Windows widget launcher.
  • Add widgets to iPhone home screen (iOS version 14 and later).
  • Add widgets to Android device home screen.