Gradient step counter widget

What a gradient step counter widget shows

A step widget shows one number and how close it is to a goal. A ring on one side and the count on the other reads well at a glance.

Steps come from Health Connect, which needs a compatible phone, your permission and a fitness connection (a Pro feature in WidgetCraft). The numbers are whatever your phone or watch has recorded; the widget does not count steps itself.

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.

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

Gradient step counter widget recipe

Gradient color palette

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

How to make a gradient step counter 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. Open Data and connect Health Connect, allowing access to steps.
3. Tap Add and choose Ring. Set the diameter to 104 and the stroke to 12, and connect it to steps with a range from 0 to your goal.
4. Color the progress #FFE066.
5. Add a Text layer connected to the step count at size 46 in #FFFFFF, plus a label and your goal in #EBDDFF.
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.

The layout and styling are free. The live data connection for this widget needs WidgetCraft Pro, a one-time purchase.

Tips for gradient step counter widgets

• Blend two neighbouring hues, such as violet to pink.
• Set the gradient angle to about 45 degrees.
• Show the goal next to the count so the ring has meaning.
• Step data can lag by a few minutes depending on the app that records it.
• This is an activity display, not medical advice.
• Do not blend opposite colors; the middle turns muddy.
• Do not use dark text.

Questions about the gradient step counter widget

What size is a gradient step counter 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?

The gradient design is free to build. Showing live step data needs the one-time Pro upgrade.

What else is this style called?

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

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