DeskDash
The facts below are what the maker publishes about DeskDash, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From DeskDash's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| DeskDash | €12, paid once | Windows 10/11 64 bit · license keys for two computers included · all marketplace widgets and taskbars included · €12 one time, plus tax where applicable |
The facts
Each one read from DeskDash's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Customization
- Users can drag, resize, restyle, and stack widgets, and arrange separate layouts for multiple monitors.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Data storage
- The privacy policy says layouts, widget settings, and widget data stay on the user's computer; widget connections to outside services go directly from the computer to those services.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Developer tools
- Users can build widgets with the DeskDash API and SDK using plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, without a build step.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The Weather and Forecast widgets use Open-Meteo without an API key; the marketplace also lists a Steam Recent widget.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Marketplace
- The built-in marketplace offers widgets and taskbars, and each listing shows what the item can access before installation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Notable limit
- The maker says Mac and Linux versions are planned for later; Windows is the first platform.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the app has no analytics or crash reporting software, while license checks and marketplace requests send specified data to DeskDash servers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- DeskDash places live, interactive widgets on the Windows desktop wallpaper, where they sit behind normal windows.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The download page lists Windows 10 or 11 64 bit, around 100 MB of disk space, and an internet connection for license activation and widget installation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- DeskDash is built by one developer, and messages sent through the contact link reach that developer directly; the site also links to Discord.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Taskbar
- Users can install a marketplace taskbar replacement; one runs at a time, and the Windows taskbar can be restored with one click.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Widget examples
- The marketplace lists widgets for clocks, weather, tasks, calendars, system vitals, media playback, and more.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Widget security
- Widgets run isolated by default, and users grant requested capabilities; API keys are stored in Windows Credential Manager rather than in widgets.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Chiajna, Ilfov County, Romaniachecked 28 Sep 2026
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