Microsoft decided to remove desktop gadgets in recent versions of Windows, such as Windows 10 and 11, because they no longer had a modern design. Although widgets may seem dated, they offered several valuable benefits. 🕒

For example, clock widgets Windows 7/Vista allowed users to keep track of time right on your desktop screen. Not only did this widget offer a unique look, but it also helped me keep track of time. productive. 💪📅

Since the clock widget offered a convenient way to manage time, many users of Windows 11 They want to have one too. So if you're using Windows 11 and looking for ways to add a clock to your desktop, here's how to do it. 🖥️✨

1. Add Clock on Desktop Using Widget Launcher

Widget Launcher is a Free app from the Microsoft Store fully compatible with Windows 11. Allows you to add a clock widget to your desktop in Windows 11.

1. Open the app of Microsoft Store on your Windows 11 PC.

2. Search Widget Launcher. Then, open the relevant app from the search results list.

3. Then click on the button Obtain to download and install the app on your computer.

4. Once installed, open Widget Launcher from the Windows Search 11.

5. Now, explore all the sections and find the Digital Clock Widget.

6. On the right side, select the Clock Widget appearance, colors, transparency, etc. Once you're done, click on Launch Widget.

7. In the lower left corner, click Settings.

8. On the Settings screen, activate the option Widgets Always on Top.

2. Add Clock to Desktop Using Rainmeter

For those who don't know, Rainmeter is a Windows desktop customization software that allows you to display customizable skins on your desktop. Here's how to use Rainmeter to place a clock on your Windows 11 desktop. 🌟

1. Download and install the latest version of Rainmeter on your computer.

2. After installing Rainmeter, visit the VisualSkins website and download a clock skin that you like.

3. After downloading the skin file, go to the folder where you saved it. 📥

4. Now, double click on the clock skin downloaded and click on Install.

5. Once the clock skin is installed, a clock widget will appear on your desktop. ⏰

3. Add Clock Widget in Windows 11 Using Desktop Gadgets Revived

Desktop Gadgets Revived is a third-party app that brings back widgets Old Windows 7 to Windows 10/11. If you don't care about the security issues and privacy, you can use it to set a clock in Windows 11. Here's how to do it. 🛠️

1. Download the latest Desktop Gadgets Revived ZIP file on your computer.

2. Make right click on the file and extract the contents of the ZIP.

3. Double-click the file DesktopGadgetsRevived installer.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

5. Once installed, right click on an empty area and select Show More Options.

6. In the classic menu, select Gadgets.

7. Now, you will be able to see the classic widgets. Place the clock widget on your desktop screen.

These are the best ways to add a clock widget to your desktop screen in Windows 11. If you need any further help to place a clock widget on your desktop, let us know in the comments. Also, let us know if you use any third-party app to display clock widget on Windows 11 desktop. 💬😃