File Extension Database

Open WIDGET File

WIDGET file extension is used by Yahoo! widgets. Widgets are small applications that can be placed on computer desktop. Usually these applications solve some simple tasks like displaying the number of unread emails in your inbox, current weather forecast, stock prices, etc.

You can open WIDGET file using small applications associated with Yahoo! Widgets. This file extension is only available for operating systems Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. There are almost 4000 small programs available with this extension.

Yahoo! Widgets was formerly called Konfabulator until acquired by Yahoo on July 25, 2005. Applications include calendars, clocks, maps, mail checker, and others. Konfabulator is equipped with a reliable Application Programming Interface (API) created in JavaScript that developers can use. The widgets are running under JavaScript runtime environment combined with an XML interpreter.

Newer versions including Yahoo! Widget Engine 4.0 are shipped with a special feature called the ?Dock? which contains icon of widgets running. Along with this release is the capability of accessing OS specific commands for supported platforms. These include shell commands for Windows and AppleScript for Mac.

Applications running on this extension are prone to spyware. Several reports have been received that most applications are infected with spywares. An indication would be the disappearance of the Widgets icon from the system tray.

In addition to the existing number of supported applications, newly release of Konfabulator supports for WebKit and Flash. This allows a developer to create widgets using HTML and Javascript.

How Can I Open WIDGET File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open WIDGET file is to find a WIDGET file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a WIDGET file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open WIDGET file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as WIDGET file opener then try to search online for "WIDGET viewer", "application to open WIDGET file" or "open WIDGET file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open WIDGET file

How Can I Open WIDGET File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a WIDGET file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a WIDGET file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with WIDGET file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as WIDGET file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open WIDGET file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open WIDGET file then try to search for "WIDGET viewer", "application to open WIDGET file" or "read WIDGET file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read WIDGET file

How Can I Open WIDGET File on Android

If you downloaded a WIDGET file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded WIDGET file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "WIDGET".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "WIDGET viewer", "WIDGET file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open WIDGET File on iPhone or iPad

To open WIDGET File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the WIDGET file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "WIDGET". This way you can find apps which can open WIDGET files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "WIDGET viewer" or "WIDGET file" online in your favorite search engine.