The Google Play Store will now better highlight apps with widget support

Google announced on its developer blog changes to the Google Play store for Android devices that will help you better discover apps that include widgets.

The changes include a new search filter for widgets, widget icons on app details pages, and a dedicated editorial page dedicated to widgets. Product Manager Yinka Taiwo-Peters noted that one of the challenges in developing widgets was their discoverability and user understanding. The new search filter will make it easier for users to find apps with widgets, and the widget icon will highlight these offerings, encouraging users to explore and use the feature.

Updated widget discovery tools are coming soon. These changes are aimed at making widgets more accessible and useful to users, and at justifying the effort required to create and maintain them.