Microsoft removed desktop gadgets on recent versions of Windows, like Windows 10 and 11, because they looked old-fashioned. While the widgets may look outdated, they provided many benefits.

For example, the clock widgets of Windows 7/Vista allowed users to track time on the desktop screen. The widget provided a unique look and helped me stay productive.

Since the clock widget provides a convenient way to keep track of time, many Windows 11 users also want one. So, if you are using Windows 11 and looking for ways to add a clock to your desktop, here’s what you need to do.

1. Add Clock on Desktop Using Widget Launcher

Widget Launcher is a free Microsoft Store app fully compatible with Windows 11. It allows you to add a clock Widget to the Windows 11 desktop.

1. Open the Microsoft Store app on your Windows 11 computer.

2. Search for Widget Launcher. Next, open the relevant app on the list of search results.

3. Next, click the Get button to download & install the app on your computer.

4. Once installed, launch Widget Launcher from the Windows 11 Search.

6. On the right side, select the Clock Widget skin, colors, transparency, etc. Once done, click on Launch Widget.

7. On the bottom left corner, click Settings.

8. On the Settings screen, enable the toggle for Widgets Always on Top.

2. Add Clock on Desktop Using Rainmeter

For those unaware, Rainmeter is Windows Desktop Customization software that allows you to display customizable skins on your desktop. Here’s how to use Rainmeter to put a clock on a Windows 11 desktop.

1. Download & install the latest version of Rainmeter on your computer.

2. After installing Rainmeter, visit the VisualSkins website and download a Clock Skin of your choice.

3. After downloading the skin file, head to the folder where you have saved it.

4. Now, double-click on the downloaded Clock Skin and click on Install.

5. Once the Clock Skin is installed, a clock widget will be placed on your desktop.

3. Add Clock Widget on Windows 11 Using Desktop Gadgets Revived

Desktop Gadgets Revived is a third-party app that brings the old Windows 7 widgets to Windows 10/11. If you don’t care about security and privacy issues, you can use it to place a clock on Windows 11. Here’s what you need to do.

1. Download the latest Desktop Gadgets Revived ZIP file on your computer.

2. Right-click on the file and extract the ZIP content.

3. Double-click on the DesktopGadgetsRevivedinstaller file.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation part.

5. Once installed, right-click on an empty spot and select Show More Options.

6. On the classic context menu, select Gadgets.

7. Now, you will be able to see the classic widgets. Place the clock widget on your desktop screen.

These are the best working methods for adding a clock widget to the Windows 11 desktop screen. If you need more help placing a clock widget on a desktop, let us know in the comments. Also, let us know if you use any third-party app to show the clock widget on the Windows 11 desktop.