Why Embed Widgets in Notion?

There are several reasons to consider embedding widgets in your Notion workspace:

• Enhanced Functionality: Widgets add features that Notion doesn't have built-in, like weather forecasts, to-do lists, and live countdowns.

• Boosted Productivity: Keep important information like calendars and to-do lists readily accessible within your Notion pages.

• Improved Organization: Group related widgets together to create dedicated dashboards for specific projects or areas of focus.

• Personalized Touch: Add a splash of personality with widgets that display quotes, inspirational images, or even live music players.

  
  

Types of Widgets You Can Add to Notion

• Calendar Widgets.

• To-Do List Widgets.

• Weather Widgets.

• Code Snippet Widgets.

• Embed Widgets (YouTube, Twitter, etc.

• Image/Quote Widgets.

• Countdown Timers.

• Progress Bars.

Looking for Inspiration?

Check out our other blog post to discover over 50 of the best free Notion widgets to supercharge your productivity and organization!

How to add widgets in Notion (Best Methods)

Method 1: Simple Embed (For widgets without customization)

1. Find the widget: Locate the widget you want to add and look for its embed code or URL. Many widget providers offer this information on their website.

2. Open your Notion page: Navigate to the Notion page where you want to embed the widget.

3. Create an Embed block: Click the "+" button to add a new block. Type "/embed" and select the "Embed" block from the options.

4. Paste the URL and embed: Copy the widget's embed URL and paste it into the Embed block.

5. Preview and adjust: Notion will attempt to display the widget. You can preview it and adjust the size of the block as needed.

Method 2: Create a Unique Link (For widgets with customization)

1. Find the widget: Locate the widget you want to add and check if it offers customization options.

2. Customize the widget: Some widgets allow you to change their appearance or functionality before generating an embed code. Follow the provider's instructions to customize the widget.

3. Generate unique embed link: After customization, the widget provider might offer a way to generate a unique embed link specifically for your customized version. Copy this link.

4. Follow steps 3-5 from Method 1: The remaining steps are identical to the simple embed method. Paste the unique embed link into the Notion Embed block and preview/adjust the widget.

Method 3: Using HTML Code (For advanced users)

1. Find the widget: Locate the widget you want to add and see if it provides HTML code for embedding.

2. Copy the HTML code: The widget provider's website or documentation should provide the HTML code you need to copy.

3. Create an Embed block: In your Notion page, follow step 3 from Method 1 to create a new Embed block.

4. Paste the HTML code: Instead of a URL, paste the copied HTML code into the Embed block.

5. Preview and adjust: Notion will try to render the widget based on the HTML code. Preview it and adjust the size of the block as needed.

Conclusion

In conclusion, widgets add a powerful layer of functionality and customization to your Notion workspace. From simple weather forecasts to interactive to-do lists and mind maps, there's a widget out there to meet almost any need.

Adding widgets is a breeze with the three methods outlined above: simple embed for basic widgets, unique link creation for customizable options, and custom HTML code for advanced users. With a little exploration, you can unlock new ways to organize your workflow, boost productivity, and personalize your Notion experience.

So, dive into the world of Notion widgets and unleash the full potential of your all-in-one workspace!