Oh, I have taken a lot of time personalizing my Android home screen. Last year I tested a lot more widgets. Most were just extra stuff. Some made my usage of the phone change.

The most appropriate widgets do not concern any fancy appearance. They will save your time and store significant data on the display without having to unlock the phone. Of the many attempts, I have been able to realize which of them are effective after several months.

The Widgets I Do Keep (And Why)

Google Keep: My Brain Dump Solution.

There are occasions I get good ideas at any time, disappearing by the next day. The ideas are stored in the Google Keep widget.

What I like: It is possible to pin notes to the widget. I maintain a grocery list and a note of random ideas in it. I do not have to open the app but simply need to tap the widget and type, and I am complete. The colors also come to the rescue: yellow is the working one, blue is the personal, and red is the urgent.

The disadvantage: Keep is not complicated in case you are not already using Google services. But on a note-taking occasion, it is the best.

TickTick: The Task Manager That Lasts.

I have used Todoist as well as Microsoft To Do and five others. The easiest tool is that of TickTick, which does not overload you.

My setup: I use two widgets. One of them is a single addition of tasks (only a plus button). A larger one indicates the current tasks and those that are outstanding. Viewing tasks on the phone keeps me updated.

Tip: The functionality is that as you cross a task off, it automatically updates, providing a little reward to keep you going.

Google Calendar: Month View Everything.

The month view module remains on my desktop. Viewing the entire month also does not allow me to forget about meetings.

Other gadgets display no more than a week or today. The month view allows me to strategize on the days to come. Having the Friday presentation, I will see it on Monday and not panic on Wednesday.

Ugly only problem: This means that the widget only shows you the details of events when you tap it. I would prefer a little more information in brief, but an overview is sufficient.

Weather/Clock Widgets That Are Not Sucky.

The OnePlus Weather Widget (any Android) works.

Although I do not own a OnePlus phone, I have their weather app, as it retrieves real data through The Weather Channel and also has a refresh button.

Good points: It displays the date of the most recent update; thus, I am aware whether a 72° reading is new. The design is minimalistic and battery saving.

Weather & Clock Widget App

The Weather & Clock Widget application allows me to personalize more. The type of gadget I am using is a 4 x 2 with time, date, current temp, and a 3-day forecast.

It took approximately five minutes to put up. I picked a dark theme, which information to display, and how I would like it to behave when I tap it (sets full forecast). It is popular with 50+ million downloads.

The Budgeting Widget that Transformed my Spending.

Accounting Widget:

You have to use the HandWallet application, but the Accounting Widget displays your balance directly on the screen. No extra fluff.

I had it configured to display the checking account and credit card balance. The overdrafts are highlighted in red, which used to frighten me; hence, I did correct my budget.

The discomfort of having such an amount of money before payday is something that makes you accountable. You can decide what accounts to be displayed, use the date range, and directly record expenses on the widget.

Rocket Money Widget

In case the Accounting Widget is too rough, the widget at Rocket Money is softer. It displays the new transactions and the amount of money you have till the next paycheck.

I had to trial it, and then I used Accounting Widget. It is not so daring but demonstrates expenditures.

Smart Home Control: Google Home favorites.

The Google Home Favorites widget is very nice, provided you have smart lights or a smart thermostat.

I programmed it to display my bedroom lights, living room temperature, and front door lock. I do not need to open the app and search through the devices but tap the widget, and it works.

The widget can be resized. I began with 2 x 2 that displayed three devices, and currently, I am using 4 x 4 to view all my floor-level devices.

Installation of them

Tap any available empty position on the home screen, tap Widgets, locate what you want, and drag it to the screen. A majority of the widgets have the ability to be resized by grabbing the corners.

Try one or two widgets first. Ask yourself whether you use them within a week and add more. I used to have eight widgets, and it was hectic.

Why Exactly Are These the Best Android Widgets for Everyone?

I tried many but then identified three characteristics that good widgets should have: they have to be quick, provide information by looking at them, and not require much interaction. Good widgets cannot be considered only on looks, but they make it easier to do what you require.

Your cell phone will not resemble mine. Perhaps you are not interested in finance accessories but require a fitness watch. Android allows customization, choose what works, abandon what plays out bad and have a phone that suits you.