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WidgetSpark for Windows
Free · Windows 10/11 · x64 · Installs & updates via the Microsoft Store
System Requirements
OSWindows 10/11 (64-bit)
RAM4 GB minimum
Storage100 MB
Display1280 x 720 minimum
InternetOptional (for data widgets)
Installation
1
Click the Badge
A tiny installer downloads from the Microsoft Store.
2
Run It
The installer fetches and installs WidgetSpark automatically — no Store page needed.
3
Launch from System Tray
WidgetSpark starts in your system tray. Right-click to add widgets.
Changelog
v2.0.7April 2026Latest
Bug fixes, store licensing improvements, and a smoother first-run experience.
- FixedResolved a false-positive Pro license check on fresh Microsoft Store installs.
- FixedHardened the licensing flow so Pro entitlement is detected reliably across reboots.
- ImprovedSimplified the internal license-check pipeline for faster startup.
- FixedPatched several small UI glitches in the widget drawer and settings panel.
v2.0.5March 2026
Seven new widgets, native click-through overlays, and the encrypted sticker system.
- NewAir Quality, Brightness Control, Audio Spectrum, Audio Meter, Clipboard Monitor, Bible Verse, and Blink Reminder widgets.
- NewNative Win32 click-through overlays — widgets can sit on top of fullscreen apps without intercepting input.
- NewEncrypted sticker pack format with per-pack signing for safer custom content.
- ImprovedReduced idle CPU usage across all data widgets.
v2.0.3February 2026
Performance overhaul, light mode, and a richer settings experience.
- NewFile associations for .wsw widget archives — double-click to install.
- NewOptional autostart on login.
- ImprovedLoading states throughout the app feel snappier and never block input.
- ImprovedSettings panel rewritten with grouped sections and live previews.
- FixedSession restore now reliably reapplies per-widget opacity and always-on-top state.
v2.0.0January 2026
Complete rebuild from the ground up.
- NewInitial widget catalog spanning system, time, weather, media, productivity, and entertainment.
- NewReal system integration: control volume, brightness, microphone, and caffeine state directly.
- NewSession restore — every widget returns to its exact position, size, and settings on relaunch.
- NewPer-widget customization: background, opacity, always-on-top toggle.
- NewCDN-loadable widget SDK with encrypted caching and 7-day expiry.
- NewMicrosoft Store distribution with automatic updates and licensing.
v1.x2018–2024Legacy
The original WidgetsBox proof-of-concept.
- NewWPF-based desktop widget host with 38 widgets.
- NewValidated the idea that people want simple, configurable desktop widgets without writing config files.