# GIF HOME WIDGET

> A widget app to play you an favorite animated GIF in your home screen.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/code.devil.gifhomewidget](https://chrome-stats.com/d/code.devil.gifhomewidget)

## Overview

- **ID:** `code.devil.gifhomewidget`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sloth app developers
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 123,679
- **Rating:** 3.29 / 5 (950 ratings)
- **Version:** 17.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-29
- **First published:** 2020-03-10
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 4.39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=code.devil.gifhomewidget)
- **Website:** [https://slothappdevelopers.com/](https://slothappdevelopers.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://slothappdevelopers.com/privacy\_policy.html](https://slothappdevelopers.com/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

GIF HOME WIDGET is a free and dynamic Chrome extension that allows you to display your favorite animated GIFs right on your device's home screen. Whether it's cherished family moments, beloved movie scenes, or any GIF file format, you can bring them to life with this widget. 

Key features include the ability to play single or multiple GIFs simultaneously, generate GIFs from photographs, and easily move and resize the GIF widget anywhere on your home screen. The setup is simple: long-press on the home screen, choose 'Widgets,' drag the GIF HOME WIDGET, then select and apply your favorite GIF. Transform your home screen into a lively display with GIF HOME WIDGET.

## Rankings

- #200,139 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `code.devil.gifhomewidget.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`

## Review summary

Users appreciate GIF HOME WIDGET for its ease of use, customization, and ability to add multiple GIF widgets freely, enhancing home screen personalization. However, many report frequent app crashes, GIF playback issues, and high battery consumption leading to device overheating. Additional complaints include intrusive push notifications, slow app responsiveness, and problems with GIF stability when the screen is locked or the app is closed. Overall, while the app fills an important niche as a free GIF widget tool, stability and performance need improvement.

### Pros

- Allows adding multiple GIF widgets without limitation
- Easy to use and set up with customization options
- Works as the only free GIF widget app that functions well on Android
- Enhances home screen personalization creatively
- No ads and completely free to use

### Cons

- App frequently crashes and force closes during use
- Gifs often glitch, freeze, or fail to display correctly
- Consumes considerable battery and causes device overheating
- Push notifications cannot be disabled and can be intrusive
- App is slow to respond and sometimes stops working randomly

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/code.devil.gifhomewidget)