AeroWidget is a live wallpaper app for Windows that places widgets such as
clocks, weather, agenda, hardware monitors, sticky notes and now-playing
info behind your desktop icons, with any font, size and position.
One-click themes, multi-monitor support, power-efficient design
(0% GPU when idle) and auto-updates included.
Publisher’s description
What is AeroWidget?
AeroWidget is an open-source customisation program for Windows from Orahu01. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Project description on GitHub: “デスクトップアイコンの背面にウィジェットを自由配置できる、Windows 向けライブ壁紙アプリ。時計・天気・PC モニタなど 26 種。無料・オープンソース。”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: AeroWidget is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is AeroWidget safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
EEF6ED34D7A0E8AB871C7E0573A128C05EC2A23DD825DC987267076AEE5A4205· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4.0Latest | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Orahu01.AeroWidget -eAeroWidget-Setup-5.4.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Orahu01
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Orahu01/aerowidget
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 5.4.0
- Released
- September 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 24, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- orahu01.github.io
- winget ID
- Orahu01.AeroWidget
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Frequently asked questions
Is AeroWidget free?
Yes. AeroWidget is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is AeroWidget safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install AeroWidget with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can AeroWidget be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does AeroWidget support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does AeroWidget run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use AeroWidget without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to AeroWidget?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and Lively Wallpaper. The alternatives page compares them.
