How to add a Goal widget on your iPhone’s Home Screen

Add Goal Getter widgets to your iPhone’s Home Screen to track your goals and habits at a glance.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Long press on your Home Screen

  • Press and hold any empty area on your iPhone’s Home Screen
  • Wait for the apps to start jiggling

2. Tap the “+” button

  • Look for the “+” button in the top-left corner
  • Tap it to open the widget gallery

3. Search for Goal Getter

  • Type “Goal Getter” in the search bar
  • Select Goal Getter from the results

4. Choose your widget size

  • Select from small, medium, or large widget sizes
  • Each size shows different information:
    • Small: Single goal progress
    • Medium: Multiple goals overview
    • Large: Detailed progress with charts

5. Add to Home Screen

  • Tap “Add Widget” to place it on your Home Screen
  • Drag to your desired location
  • Tap “Done” to finish

Widget features:

Small Widget

  • Shows one goal at a time
  • Displays progress percentage
  • Quick habit check-off

Medium Widget

  • Shows multiple goals
  • Progress bars for each goal
  • Streak counters

Large Widget

  • Comprehensive goal overview
  • Detailed progress charts
  • Multiple goal types (completion, countdown, abstinence)

Customization options:

Goal Selection

  • Choose which goals to display
  • Set update frequency
  • Customize appearance

Update Settings

  • Real-time updates
  • Manual refresh option
  • Background app refresh

Troubleshooting:

Widget not updating?

  • Check Background App Refresh is enabled
  • Ensure Goal Getter has permission to update
  • Try removing and re-adding the widget

Can’t find Goal Getter?

  • Make sure the app is installed
  • Check if you’re running iOS 14 or later
  • Restart your iPhone and try again

Get the most out of your Goal Getter widgets by customizing them to match your tracking needs and preferences.