With Linux and Android apps support, Google is finally projecting Chromebook as a desktop-class machine. However, some features are still missing and that is stopping many Windows users from making a move to Chrome OS. I am talking about the desktop widgets that is quite popular on Windows computers and also among Android users. Nevertheless, there is a way out and in this article, we bring you a detailed guide on how to get desktop widgets on Chromebook. Similar to Android devices, you can get almost all the app widgets on your home screen and the best part is that you don’t need to move to the developer or beta channel. Now with all that said, let’s go ahead and find out the steps for desktop widgets on Chromebook.
Before going forward, make sure your Chromebook is updated to the latest stable build and the Android subsystem is on Pie (Android 9). To check for updates, open Chrome OS Settings -> About Chrome OS -> Check for Updates. Now having done that, let’s move to the steps and learn how to install desktop widgets on Chromebook.
- If you want more Android widgets on Chromebook home screen, you can install KWGT (Free, offers in-app purchases) and Pixxy KWGT ($0.99) apps. With KWGT, you can create your own widgets and with Pixxy KWGT, you will have access to some of the best designed, pre-made widgets.
