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BeWidgets
What it is
BeWidgets is a Windows desktop app for adding widgets and changing their colours and usage. The maker describes its interface as modern, easy to use, and inspired by Windows 11. Widgets can be updated individually from the application, and notifications can indicate when updates are available. Layouts group widgets into arrangements that users can save and load later. BeWidgets is distributed through the Microsoft Store; its plan is listed as free, while the Store listing indicates in-app purchases. Documentation describes a store for downloading widgets and says a layout store update is scheduled for 2026. Users can create custom widgets from a BeWidgets Visual Studio project template and install them as .wpkg packages. The listed development requirements are Visual Studio, .NET 8.0, the Windows 11 SDK, and the BeWidgets Widget Template extension. BeXCool identifies itself as a small Czech software studio making games, apps, and sometimes websites.
For and against
For
- Free Windows plan listed
- Widgets update individually
- Notifications flag available widget updates
- Layouts can be saved and loaded
- Custom .wpkg widgets are supported
Against
- Windows platform only
- Microsoft Store listing indicates in-app purchases
- Custom widgets require listed development tools
The verdict
BeWidgets focuses on desktop widget arrangement, updates, and custom package support on Windows. Its Microsoft Store distribution and development prerequisites matter for different types of users.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who want configurable desktop widgets and saved arrangements. Developers with the listed Microsoft tooling can also build custom widget packages.
Plans and prices
BeWidgets
Microsoft Store app; the Store listing indicates in-app purchases
Read 4 Oct 2026 · apps.microsoft.com
On the record
- Custom widgets
- The maker provides instructions for creating custom widgets using a BeWidgets Visual Studio project template.docs.bexcool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Design
- The maker describes its interface as modern, easy to use, and inspired by Windows 11.bexcool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Developer requirements
- The getting-started guide lists Visual Studio, .NET 8.0, the Windows 11 SDK, and the BeWidgets Widget Template extension as prerequisites.docs.bexcool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The maker says BeWidgets is available through the Microsoft Store.bexcool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Layouts
- Layouts are collections of widgets that can be saved and loaded.docs.bexcool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Maker
- BeXCool describes itself as a small Czech software development studio that makes games, apps, and sometimes websites.bexcool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- BeWidgets lets users customize their desktop with widgets and change widget colors and usage.bexcool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker's contact page links to a Discord widget.bexcool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Team
- The maker lists Petr Pavlík (Peter) as owner and developer, Vikusha in customer support, and Spejik as platform developer.bexcool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Widget package format
- Custom widget packages use the .wpkg archive format and can be installed into BeWidgets.docs.bexcool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Widget store
- The maker's documentation describes the store as a place to download widgets and says a layout store update is scheduled for 2026.docs.bexcool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Widget updates
- Widgets can be updated individually from the BeWidgets application, and the app can notify users when widget updates are available.docs.bexcool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
