DeskWidgets
DeskWidgets is a macOS app for placing customizable, colorful widgets on a Mac desktop.
What DeskWidgets is
DeskWidgets is a macOS app for placing customizable, colorful widgets on a Mac desktop. It includes interactive tools such as a desktop file organizer, sticky notes, to-do lists, reminders, an app launcher, calculator, and browser. Information widgets cover clocks, a calendar and agenda, Pomodoro timer, stopwatch, world clock, year progress, photo gallery, quotes, countdown timer, and CPU, RAM, and network statistics. Widget colors, fonts, sizes, and styles can be changed, with themes, colors, and compact layouts available. Version 5.2 added Always on Top, drag-and-drop adding from the Widget Gallery, and calculator input history. DeskWidgets requires macOS 12.4 or later. It has a free plan, with a $0.99 USD monthly subscription, $7.49 USD yearly subscription, or $50.00 USD one-time purchase. The privacy policy says no personal, device, or other user data is requested, stored, or collected.
Good
- Free plan available
- Customizable colors, fonts, sizes, and styles
- Interactive productivity widgets
- Calendar and system-statistics widgets
- No personal data collected, according to policy
Watch out
- macOS 12.4 or later required
- Paid options include subscriptions or one-time purchase
Who it suits
DeskWidgets suits Mac users who want interactive desktop tools, calendar information, system monitoring, or customizable widget layouts. It requires macOS 12.4 or later.
Verdict
DeskWidgets combines productivity controls and information panels in a customizable Mac desktop layout. Its free plan and broad widget selection make it suitable for users who want to organize desktop tools and status information.
Plans and prices
From DeskWidgets's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 a month | — |
| Yearly Subscription | $7.49 a year | — |
| DeskWidgets | $50, paid once | — |
The facts
Each one read from DeskWidgets's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Customization
- Users can change widget colors, fonts, sizes, and styles.checked 8 Oct 2026
- FAQ shortcut
- The FAQ says the default shortcut to bring widgets to the front is ⌘B and that the shortcut can be customized in Settings.checked 8 Oct 2026
- File storage
- The FAQ says original desktop files are stored in the folder configured under Settings → Desktop File Storage Location.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Information widgets
- Information widgets include clocks, a calendar and agenda, Pomodoro timer, stopwatch, world clock, year progress, photo gallery, quotes, countdown timer, and system stats for CPU, RAM, and network.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Interactive widgets
- Interactive widgets include a desktop file organizer, sticky notes, to-do lists, reminders, an app launcher, a calculator, and a browser.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker's privacy policy says the application does not request, store, or collect personal information, device information, or other user data.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- DeskWidgets provides customizable, colorful desktop widgets for Mac, including interactive widgets for productivity and widgets for personalization.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purchase restoration
- The FAQ instructs users to restore missing purchase status through the in-app purchase page and notes Apple purchase-status synchronization may sometimes be temporarily unstable.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Recent features
- Version 5.2 added Always on Top for widgets, drag-and-drop adding from the Widget Gallery, and input history for the Calculator widget.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] for questions and feedback.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Themes and layouts
- The app offers themes and colors and compact widget layouts.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker
- The website identifies Shenzhen Chengsi Technology Co., Ltd. as the copyright holder.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platform requirement
- DeskWidgets is listed for Mac and requires macOS 12.4 or later.checked 8 Oct 2026
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