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Buzzsprout App: Widgets

Buzzsprout widgets are a great way to stay on top of your podcast's performance! These dynamic widgets display key data directly from your Buzzsprout account and update in real-time, giving you instant insights. And, we've got some beautiful design options to choose from! You can easily add these widgets to both your device's lock screen and home screen for quick access.

Lock screen widgets will show when you turn on your device, while home screen widgets are added to the main screen once you log in. We'll walk you through the options for each as well as how to add them to your device. 

Available Buzzsprout Widgets

Keep Podcasting Widget: This widget will include your daily download number and the total download number for your most recent seven days. IMG_0281.jpg The Daily Download Total widget shows your total download number for the day. 

The 7-Day Download widget displays your download total for the last seven days.

The Buzzsprout Deep Link widget features the Buzzsprout Logo and allows you to quickly jump from your lock screen into your Buzzsprout app. IMG_7337F20AE238-1.jpeg The Podcast Downloads Achievement & Episodes Published Achievement widget tracks your progress with download or episode achievements. Clicking on these widgets will take you directly to the Buzzsprout app. IMG_0282.jpg Note: All widgets will act as a deep link directly to the Buzzsprout App!

Add a Buzzsprout Widget

When you're customizing your phone's lock screen, you can add these widgets!
 
Just follow these steps:
  1. Hold down (long press) the lock screen on your iPhone until the Customize button appears.
  2. Select the lock screen view that you want to modify.
  3. You will see the option to Add Widgets below the clock. If you already have widgets on your lock screen, just click on one to open the Widgets Gallery. 
  4. In the Widgets Gallery, scroll down and select the Buzzsprout app. As you scroll to the right you will see all the available widgets!
  5. Select the widget to add it to the lock screen, then click Done in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. 
Check out this video for the step-by-step process: Lock Screen Widgets for iOS

Available Home Screen Widgets

You can also add widgets to your home screen and customize them, including 10 different microphones and your podcast artwork. Your widget will also automatically switch between light and dark modes based on your phone’s settings! CleanShot 2024-12-13 at 16.16.44@2x.png

Add a Home Screen Widget

  1. Hold down (long press) the home screen on your iPhone.
  2. Tap the "Edit" button in the top left corner, then select "Add Widget."
  3. In the Widgets Gallery, scroll down and select the Buzzsprout app! Press Add Widget and you'll see it on your home screen!
  4. Press and hold on the widget to explore design options:
RocketSim_Screenshot_iPhone_16_6.1_2024-11-05_09.38.44.png Device Requirements:
To see these widgets, your device needs to be running the following OS versions:
  • iOS version 17 and higher (released Sept 2023)
  • Android version 12 and higher (released Oct 2021)
If you run into any questions about Buzzsprout widgets, just email our support team (support@buzzsprout.com) and we'll get back to you right away!