WidgetCraftGet the appDate widgets for Android
A date widget shows the weekday, a large day number and the month. A date widget is the calm alternative to a clock: one large number for the day, with the weekday above and the month below. It suits small 2 × 2 spaces and pairs well with a clock elsewhere on the screen.
What you need
It uses the phone's date, so it is free, works offline and needs no permission. WidgetCraft's Date layer takes a pattern, so each line can show a different part of the date.
Typical size: 2 × 2 cells.
Common mistakes
- Make the day number at least twice the size of the other lines.
- Write the month in full if there is room; short forms such as "Nov" look cramped in serif fonts.
- Pair it with a clock widget in the same font rather than squeezing the time into the same 2 × 2 space.
Date widgets by style
Minimal date widgetQuiet layouts, one accent color and plenty of empty space.
Brutalist date widgetHeavy type, hard edges, thick outlines and no softening.
Editorial date widgetMagazine layouts with serif headlines, paper tones and portrait photos.
Bauhaus date widgetPrimary colors and simple geometry: circles, squares and bars.
Pixel art date widget8-bit game screens: pixel fonts, chunky meters and limited palettes.
Art Deco date widgetIvory, black and gold with fine symmetrical line work.
Pastel date widgetGentle tints, rounded shapes and a calm, friendly tone.
Aesthetic date widgetMuted, photo-led layouts with soft neutrals and a curated feel.
Dark date widgetTrue black backgrounds with white type for OLED screens.
Monochrome date widgetBlack, white and greys only, with contrast doing all the work.
Glass date widgetTranslucent panels with a thin light border over a colorful wallpaper.
Neon date widgetGlowing pink and cyan outlines on near-black.
Cyberpunk date widgetYellow and cyan interface panels with angular, technical type.
Vaporwave date widgetSunset gradients, pink and teal, and 1980s nostalgia.
Y2K date widgetGlossy chrome, bubble shapes and bright early-2000s color.
Retro date widgetWarm 1970s color: mustard, rust and brown with rounded type.
Kawaii date widgetCute, round and cheerful with pinks, creams and tiny faces.
Cottagecore date widgetCountryside calm: sage green, cream, florals and handwritten notes.
Dark academia date widgetOld libraries: deep brown, parchment, gold and classic serifs.
Light academia date widgetSunlit study rooms: cream, soft brown and elegant serifs.
Material You date widgetAndroid 12-style tonal colors, large rounded shapes and friendly type.
iOS-style date widgetClean white cards, large bold figures and colored highlights.
Nothing-style date widgetDot-matrix numerals, black, white and a single red dot.
One UI-style date widgetSamsung-like rounded cards with soft color and clear type.
Neumorphic date widgetSoft, raised shapes that look pressed out of the background.
Neo-brutalist date widgetBright flat color, thick black outlines and hard offset shadows.
Flat date widgetSolid colors, no shadows, no gradients and clear shapes.
Line art date widgetEverything drawn with thin outlines and no fills.
Gradient date widgetSmooth two-color blends behind crisp white text.
Scandinavian date widgetLight wood tones, soft greys and quiet, practical layouts.
Japandi date widgetJapanese calm meets Nordic simplicity: stone, ink and empty space.
Boho date widgetEarth tones, terracotta arches and relaxed hand-drawn shapes.
Botanical date widgetDeep greens, leaf photos and natural textures.
Space date widgetDeep navy skies, star dots and soft purple nebula tones.
Terminal date widgetGreen or amber monospace text on black, like a command line.
Newspaper date widgetFront-page layouts with a masthead, columns and black rules.
Handwritten date widgetNotebook pages with handwriting fonts and pen-style marks.
Paper date widgetSticky notes and index cards with soft shadows.
E-ink date widgetGrey paper-like screens with crisp black text and no color.
Gaming HUD date widgetHeads-up display panels with health bars and bright status colors.
Coquette date widgetSoft pink, cream and ribbon bows with romantic serif type.
Sakura date widgetCherry blossom pink on soft white with falling petals.
Grunge date widgetFaded black, distressed type and a single blood-red accent.
Swiss date widgetGrid-based typography in black, white and red.
White date widgetBright white cards with soft grey text.
Pink date widgetRose and blush tones from soft to bold.
Gold date widgetBlack and gold for a luxury, elegant home screen.
Blue date widgetCalm sky and navy tones.
Green date widgetSage and forest greens that feel fresh and calm.
Purple date widgetLavender to deep violet with a dreamy feel.
Red date widgetBold red with black or white for strong contrast.
Beige date widgetCream, oat and soft brown neutrals.
Yellow date widgetSunny yellow with dark text for a cheerful screen.
Christmas date widgetDeep green, red and gold for December.
Halloween date widgetPumpkin orange and purple on black.
Autumn date widgetRust, mustard and brown for cosy autumn screens.
Winter date widgetIcy blues, snow white and silver.
Spring date widgetFresh greens, blossom pink and soft yellow.
Summer date widgetSea blue, coral and sunshine yellow.