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How to Set Up Lock Screen Widgets: Quick Habit Tracking Tips

Discover how lock screen widgets give instant access to your habits. Track your progress without opening the app, stay consistent throughout the day, and make habit building easier and more engaging.

Lock Screen widgets bring your habit tracker closer to your everyday routine by placing important habit information directly on your iPhone Lock Screen. Instead of opening the app multiple times a day, you can instantly see where you stand and stay mindful of your habits throughout the day.

By keeping your progress visible at all times, Lock Screen widgets reduce friction and make habit tracking feel more natural and effortless. A single glance is often enough to reinforce consistency, remind you of your goals, and help you stay focused without distractions.

What You Need Before Getting Started

To use Lock Screen widgets in our habit tracker, you first need to download and install the app from the App Store. An active subscription is required, as widgets are part of the premium experience and are designed to help you stay consistent throughout the day. Once you’re subscribed, you can add and customize widgets in just a few steps.

How To Add a Lock Screen Widget

Follow these steps to add a habit tracker widget to your Lock Screen:

  1. Touch and hold the Lock Screen until the Customize button appears, then tap Customize.
  2. Tap the widget area below the time.
  3. Find the Completer habit tracker in the widget list.
  4. Choose a widget size and tap it to add it to your Lock Screen.
  5. Tap Done to save your changes.

Lock Screen widget configuration in a Completer habit tracker app showing habit selection

How To Configure the Widget

When you add your Lock Screen widget, it won’t track a habit automatically. You’ll need to configure it:

  1. Tap the widget while still in edit mode.
  2. Select the habit you want to track from your list.
  3. Confirm your selection.

Once configured, the widget will display progress for that specific habit and update as you complete it.

Configured Lock Screen widget displaying habit progress in a Completer habit tracker

Tips for Using Lock Screen Widgets Effectively

For the best experience, choose a habit that matters most to you and benefits from frequent visual reminders. Placing the widget where it’s easy to notice helps keep your habit tracker visible throughout the day and encourages consistent check-ins.

Lock Screen widgets work especially well when combined with reminders and regular app usage. Using both together reduces friction, keeps habits top of mind, and makes staying consistent feel more effortless over time.

Need Help or Have Feedback?

If you run into any issues, want to suggest improvements, or have questions about widgets, you can always reach out through the contact page. Your feedback helps improve the habit tracker experience for everyone.

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