Gradient countdown widget

What a gradient countdown widget shows

A countdown widget keeps one date in view: a trip, a birthday, an exam or a launch. The number of days is the hero, the event name gives it meaning and a bar shows how far along you are.

WidgetCraft's countdown layer works from the phone's clock, so it is free, needs no permission and works offline. You pick the target date in the layer's details.

How the gradient style shapes it

Gradient widgets use a smooth blend between two related colors as the background, with white text on top. They add color without adding clutter.

• Numbers: Keep numbers white and bold so they hold up over both gradient colors.
• Bars and rings: Use white bars on a 25% white track.

Gradient countdown widget recipe

Gradient color palette

• Violet #6A5CFFBackground
• Pink #FF6FB5Surface and tracks
• White #FFFFFFText
• Lilac mist #EBDDFFLabels
• Lemon #FFE066Accent

How to make a gradient countdown widget in WidgetCraft

1. Create a widget and open Canvas. Set the size to 360 × 180, the background to gradient #6A5CFF to #FF6FB5 at 45° and the corner radius to 24.
2. Tap Add and choose Countdown. Pick your target date and show days only.
3. Set the font to built-in Sans, the size to 76 and the color to #FFFFFF.
4. Add a Text label "Days until" at size 12 in #EBDDFF, and a second Text layer for the event name at size 20.
5. Add a Progress layer as a thick 12-point bar with rounded ends in #FFE066 to show how much of the wait has passed.
6. Add the gradient ornament with Shape layers and move them below the other layers in Layers: two large translucent white circles at about 12% opacity in the right corners, for depth.
7. Tap Save, then Add to home screen and resize the widget on your launcher if needed.

Everything in this recipe works in the free version.

Tips for gradient countdown widgets

• Blend two neighbouring hues, such as violet to pink.
• Set the gradient angle to about 45 degrees.
• Decide whether today counts; label the number "days left" or "sleeps" so it is not ambiguous.
• Short event names fit best. Two or three words is ideal.
• After the date passes, change the target or the widget will sit at zero.
• Do not blend opposite colors; the middle turns muddy.
• Do not use dark text.

Questions about the gradient countdown widget

What size is a gradient countdown widget?

It is designed for 4 × 2 home screen cells on a 360 × 180 canvas. You can resize it on the launcher and the design scales in proportion.

Which colors does it use?

Violet (#6A5CFF) for the background, White (#FFFFFF) for the main text, Lilac mist (#EBDDFF) for labels and Lemon (#FFE066) as the accent.

Is it free to make?

Yes. Countdown widgets use free features in WidgetCraft, and the gradient styling is free too.

What else is this style called?

People also search for gradient aesthetic countdown widget, colorful countdown widget, aurora countdown widget. They describe the same look as this gradient countdown widget.

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