How to Add Widgets to macOS Sonoma Desktop & Customize It

Do you want to display interactive widgets on your macOS Sonoma desktop? In this post, we’ll walk you through on how to add and customize widgets on macOS Sonoma.

Meanwhile, Apple has made some cool changes to its widgets in the latest macOS Sonoma update. Now, these widgets not only appear on your desktop but they can also do more than just show information. Let me show you how to use them.

In the past, widgets were confined to a sidebar on the right side of the screen. They were useful, but a bit inconvenient. You had to remember they were there and then perform specific actions with your fingers on a trackpad or click on the date in the Mac’s menu bar.

Apple recognized this and made a big improvement by allowing widgets to be placed anywhere on the desktop, making them always visible. But what’s even better is that you can now interact with the widgets. 

Although it may take some time for interactive widgets to become widespread, as developers need to update their apps, you can start using and replacing desktop widgets right away with macOS Sonoma.

How to Add Widgets to macOS Sonoma Desktop

There are two easy ways to add interactive widgets to your Mac desktop. You can do it by right-clicking on the desktop or through the Notification Center. Let me show you how to use both methods:

Method 1

• Click on the clock at the top right-hand corner.
• Scroll down and select Edit Widgets.
• Choose your favorite widget and drag it to the desktop.

Method 2

1. Right-click on the desktop and select Edit Widgets…

Edit Widgets…

2. Here, you can either browse widgets by apps or by All Widgets.
3. Once you’ve found your preferred widget, click the + above it.

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4. The widget will be shown right on your desktop.

How to Customize a Widget on Sonoma

1. Right-click on the widget.
2. To delete a widget, select Remove Widgets.
3. To change the widget size, you can choose from Small to Extra Large.
4. You can also Edit Widgets.

Customize a Widget on Sonoma

How to Show and Hide Widgets on Desktop

• Click on the Apple logo at the top left-hand corner and select System Settings.
• From the left pane, click on Desktop & Dock.
• Under the Desktop menu, toggle on or off the button next to the Show Widgets option.

Show and Hide Widgets on Desktop

How to Change the Widgets Style

1. Click on the Apple logo at the top left-hand corner and select System Settings.
2. From the left pane, click on Desktop & Dock.
3. Under the Widgets menu, set your widget style to Automatic, Monochrome, and Full-color.

Change the Widgets Style