How to Add a Google Calendar Widget in Windows

One of the best features that come with your Google account is Google Calendar. You can use it to set reminders, schedule online meetings, and get notifications for birthdays and other important events. Not only can you use Google Calendar as a separate app, whether it’s on your mobile phone or internet browser, but you can also add it as a widget on various devices.

In this article, we will show you how to add a Google Calendar widget to your desktop on Windows. In addition, you will learn how to add Google Calendar as a Chrome extension and a mobile phone widget.

How to Add a Google Calendar Widget in Windows

For people with busy schedules, Google Calendar is definitely a useful, time-saving tool. You can use Google Calendar for a variety of things, including scheduling meetings, setting notifications about important events, and even creating tasks. Another great thing about this Google feature is that it isn’t limited to an internet browser. It also exists as an app, a widget, and a Chrome extension.

Keep in mind that it currently isn’t possible to download a Google Calendar widget for your Windows desktop. However, you do have the option to sync your Google Calendar to your Calendar app on Windows. Calendar is a native Windows app, so it should already be installed on your computer. To add Google Calendar to your Calendar app on Windows, this is what you have to do:

1. Go to the search bar in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
   
2. Type in “Calendar” and open the app.
   
3. Click on the Settings icon in the bottom-left corner of the app.
   
4. Under “Settings,” choose “Manage Accounts.”
   
5. Select the “Add Account” option.
   
6. Choose “Google” from the list of options.
   
7. Sign in to your Google account.
   

That’s all there is to it. This will basically merge your Google Calendar with the Calendar Windows app, so all your scheduled meetings, events, and any other agenda will be added to your Calendar desktop app.

The reason merging these two calendars is so convenient is because it allows you to keep track of your busy schedule right from your desktop. What’s more, you will be able to add, edit, or delete Google Calendar entries from the Calendar desktop app. If you change this information on your phone, the Calendar app will be automatically updated.

How to Add a Google Calendar Widget to Google Chrome

Another option you have is to add a Google Calendar widget to your Google Chrome. This is a great alternative to a desktop widget, and it won’t take up any space on your computer. What’s more, it’s a simple task that will only take a few minutes. If you have added extensions to your Google account before, then you already know what to do.

If you want to add Google Calendar to Google Chrome, follow the steps below:

1. Open Google Chrome.
   
2. Sign in to your Google account if you haven’t already.
   
3. Go to the Chrome Web Store.
   
4. Search for the Google Calendar extension.
   
5. Select “Add to Chrome.”
   
6. Confirm that you want to do this.
   
7. Click on the Google Calendar icon in the upper-right corner of your browser.
   

You’ve successfully added Google Calendar to your Google Chrome. What makes this option so convenient is that you can open it on any window, which is great when you need to quickly check your schedule for the day.

How to Add a Google Calendar Widget to Your iPhone

While it isn’t possible to add a Google Calendar widget to your Windows desktop, you can do this on your iPhone. Adding Google Calendar to your iPhone’s home screen is a relatively straightforward process, and it will only take you a minute or two. This is how it’s done:

1. Press and hold your display until all the apps on your home screen start jiggling.
   
2. Tap on the “+” icon in the upper-right corner of your screen.
   
3. Find Google Calendar manually or search for it in the search field.
   
4. Select the “Add Widget” button.
   
5. Tap on “Done” in the upper-right corner.
   

The Google Calendar widget will appear on your home screen, and you can press and hold it in order to move it around your home screen. If you change your mind or if the widget takes up too much room on your home screen, you can always remove the Google Calendar widget. To do this, press and hold the widget and select “Remove Widget” from the pop-up menu.

How to Add a Google Calendar Widget to Your Android

There isn’t a specific widget for Google Calendar on all Android phones like there is on iPhones. If you do have this option, this is how you can add this widget to your home screen:

1. Tap on the “Widgets” button at the bottom of your screen.
   
2. Find “Google Calendar” from the list of widgets and tap on it.
   

The Google Calendar widget will appear on your home screen. You can hold the icon to move it around your home screen, and you can even pick between two sizes for the widget.

However, if this option doesn’t exist on your Android version, you can still add the Google Calendar widget with the “At a glance” widget. This widget should be available on all Android phones, but if you don’t have it, you can always download it from the Play Store. This is how you can use it to add your Google Calendar to your home screen:

1. Press and tap on “Widgets” on your Android’s home screen.
   
2. Go to the “Google App” section.
   
3. Select the “At a glance” widget.
   
4. Toggle the “Calendar events,” “Reminders,” and any other switch that is important to you.

These events will automatically appear on your Android’s home page. When you tap on one of the events, you will be immediately taken to the Google Calendar app. If you have a Pixel device, these events will also appear on your lock screen. If you change your mind about the “At a glance” widget, you can always disable it.

Never Miss a Date With Google Calendar

One of the best things about Google Calendar is its availability. As long as you have a Google account, you can use Google Calendar as an app, a widget, and a Chrome extension. While you can’t add a Google Calendar widget to your desktop directly, you can sync it with your Calendar app on Windows. You also have the option to use it as a Google Chrome extension for easier access, and as a mobile phone widget. With Google Calendar, you won’t have to worry about forgetting about birthdays or meetings ever again.

Have you ever added a Google Calendar widget to your desktop on Windows before? Did you merge it with the native Calendar Windows app? Let us know in the comments section below.