How to Add Clock to Desktop in Windows 10

With Windows 10, for security reasons, Microsoft removed desktop gadgets and replaced them with several Microsoft Store applications. However, those tools that were part of their everyday productivity hacks are missed by many users. And one of the most missing ones is the noticeable desktop clock, which is much bigger and clearer than the one at the bottom of the screen in the small fast menu. So, in this guide, you’ll learn how to add a clock to the desktop in Windows 10.

Luckily there are still some gadgets available to add different clocks (digital and analog) to your desktop in Windows 10. 8GadgetPack for Windows 10 is the easiest solution to add different clock styles to your desktop.

8GadgetPack

8GadgetPack Features

• 7 Sidebar: by Helmut Buhler
• Agenda: by Ronnie
• All CPU Meter: by AddGadgets.com
• App Launcher: by Dean Laforet
• Calendar: by Microsoft
• Clipboarder: by Helmut Buhler
• Clock: by Microsoft
• Control System: by AddGadgets.com
• CPU Meter: by Microsoft
• Currency: by Microsoft
• Reminder: by dahi24
• DriveInfo: by Kris Thompson
• Drives Meter: by AddGadgets.com
• Feed Headlines: by Microsoft
• Glassy CPU Monitor: by Helmut Buhler
• Google Mail: by Orbmu2k
• Mail Checker: by Wp-Corporation
• MiniRadio: by Ronnie
• Multi Meter: by SFkilla
• My Weather: by Pat Possible

How to Add Clock to Desktop in Windows 10

So, here is how to add a clock to the desktop in Windows 10 using 8GadgetPack software:

Step 1. Click here to download the 8GadgetPack software.

Step 2. When downloaded, install the app. If you’re prompted click Yes.

Step 3. After a while (it can take some minutes) the installer will be complete and you need to click on Finish.

Step 4. When installed, you’ll see a sidebar is created on the right-hand side. To customize manually, simply right-click on the desktop then select Add gadgets.

Step 5. Now, find your favorite clock style (digital and analog) and then drag it to your Windows 10 desktop. In the meantime, you can also set different clock-style layouts from the clock’s settings.

That’s it. This is how you can add a clock to the desktop in Windows 10 by installing 8GadgetPack. Not only you can add clocks but you can also add CPU Meter, Clipboard, Calendar, Sticky Notes, Recycle Bin, and many more useful gadgets. At last, upon clicking the clock, you can place it anywhere on your desktop.