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WidgetSpark
What it is
WidgetSpark is a Windows desktop widget app with more than 130 widgets for the desktop, taskbar, and SparkBar. Its categories include system tools, productivity, games, time, weather, media, entertainment, and finance. Widgets can float on the desktop, dock in the taskbar, sit in SparkBar, or appear behind desktop icons as wallpaper. You can reposition, resize, and theme them individually, while session restore brings back their layout and settings after a restart. Some widgets display live weather, stock information, exchange rates, or crypto prices and need an internet connection to update. The Media Player widget controls system playback, including YouTube and Spotify, while Mail Check supports IMAP inboxes. WidgetSpark runs on 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 and is available through the Microsoft Store and winget. The free plan provides a subset of widgets and displays an ad banner in the app. Pro starts at $1.99 per month and adds the whole catalogue, audio visualizers, scenes, live wallpapers, stickers, desktop effects, and priority support. A 7-day trial is listed.
For and against
For
- More than 130 widgets across eight categories
- Widgets can be moved, resized, and themed
- Session restore brings back layout and settings
- Media Player controls YouTube and Spotify playback
- Free plan and 7-day trial are listed
Against
- Free tier includes only a subset of widgets
- Free app displays an ad banner
- Live data widgets need an internet connection
- Pro starts at $1.99 per month
The verdict
WidgetSpark offers several ways to place and customize widgets on Windows, with a free tier and paid Pro features. The free version has a limited selection and an in-app ad banner; live data updates require internet access.
Who it suits
WidgetSpark may suit Windows users who want to personalize their desktop without editing configuration files. It also offers widget options for people who want media controls or live data on their desktop.
Plans and prices
Free
A free set of widgets · Desktop, taskbar, and SparkBar · No account
Read 3 Oct 2026 · widgetspark.com
Pro monthly
Whole catalogue · Audio visualizers · Scenes and live wallpapers · Stickers and desktop effects
Read 3 Oct 2026 · widgetspark.com
Pro yearly
Whole catalogue · Audio visualizers · Scenes and live wallpapers · Stickers and desktop effects
Read 3 Oct 2026 · widgetspark.com
Pro lifetime
Pro for good, including everything added later
Read 3 Oct 2026 · widgetspark.com
On the record
- Customization
- Widgets can be repositioned, resized, and themed individually, and session restore brings back their layout and settings after a restart.widgetspark.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Data widgets
- Some widgets show live weather, stocks, exchange rates, crypto prices, or other data, and these widgets need an internet connection to update.widgetspark.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Distribution and requirements
- The app is available for Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit, through the Microsoft Store and winget; the download page lists 4 GB memory and 100 MB disk requirements.widgetspark.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The Media Player widget can control system media playback, including YouTube and Spotify, and Mail Check supports any IMAP inbox.widgetspark.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes WidgetSpark as intended for people who want to personalize their Windows desktop without editing configuration files.widgetspark.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- The free tier includes a subset of widgets, while audio visualizers and desktop effects are Pro features and the free app displays an ad banner inside its window.widgetspark.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says the app has no user accounts and does not collect names, Microsoft account details, or payment details; optional cloud sync is off by default.widgetspark.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- WidgetSpark is a Windows desktop widget app with more than 130 widgets for the desktop, taskbar, and SparkBar.widgetspark.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says app communications use HTTPS and widget and sticker content, the license cache, and email unlocks are encrypted on the device.widgetspark.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker offers priority support with Pro and says messages to its solo developer usually receive a reply within a couple of days.widgetspark.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Surfaces
- Widgets can float on the desktop, dock in the Windows taskbar, appear in the SparkBar, or render behind desktop icons as wallpaper.widgetspark.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Widget categories
- Its catalogue includes system, productivity, games, time, weather, media, entertainment, and finance widgets.widgetspark.com · read 3 Oct 2026
