Windows 11 could reportedly get support for more widgets

It’s safe to say that we can all agree on the fact that Windows 11 is a breath of fresh air, design improvements, and a new way of doing things that we don’t like a little bit.

Many people are also happy to note that the new operating system also brings back a long-lost feature called widgets, which is very similar to the functionality of Windows Vista.

Unfortunately, as many users don't like, Windows 11 widgets are not entirely based on the concept of Vista or Windows 7 widgets.

However, there are rumors that this will all change in the new year, and fans are eagerly waiting for it to happen.

Leaks suggest a number of widget tweaks are in the works

Update: The same source that brought us the previous information has once again provided an update on the fate of Windows 11 widgets.

Apparently, we'll be getting a lot of additional widgets through the Microsoft Store soon, mostly third-party.

Windows 11 users actually enjoy the widgets feature, but the main problem is the lack of interesting and useful widgets available.

The Redmond-based tech giant has previously hinted that it may provide support for other companies' products, which can be installed and updated through its own software store.

This proves it will happen sooner than most of us think. This should come as no surprise considering the amount of work Microsoft put into its new operating system.

We will be monitoring this developing story closely and will update you as new information becomes available.

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Currently, widgets in Windows 11 cannot be pinned to the desktop in any shape or form, they only appear on the widget board. There is a button on your taskbar.

Also, the widget options in the current version of Windows 11 mainly consist of some Microsoft app widgets and news and interest feeds.

The Redmond tech giant is also reportedly planning to add support for third-party widgets, which it turns out will be included in future versions of Windows 11.

We’re sure many of you are overjoyed that third-party support will allow you to customize your widget board and make it exactly how you want it.

Leaks in the form of screenshots indicate that third-party widget support will appear in a future version of Windows 11.

This new material actually details the launch of Microsoft Store Recommended widgets on the Microsoft Store to improve discoverability both in the store and on the widget board.

There are some details related to registration of packaged and unpackaged applications, as well as support for web-based widgets.

Apparently, Windows 11’s third-party widget functionality will require a new version of the Windows Web Experience Pack, and developers will be able to publish their widgets in the Microsoft Store.

The tech giant will also introduce third-party support for older versions of the operating system, which will greatly improve the widget panel, but it's unclear if apps not listed on the Microsoft Store will be allowed.

This move will definitely prompt more developers to start working with the parent company to develop new widgets for the latest operating systems.

Additionally, as part of the Sun Valley 2 update, the Windows Widgets palette will be moved to the left side of the screen, and users will be able to view weather updates directly on the taskbar, similar to News and Interests.

Are you having trouble using Windows 11 widgets? If so, here are some proven solutions that will definitely help you solve your problem.

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