# Direct Call Widget

> Call your contacts by just one click!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blaxsoftware.directcallwidget](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blaxsoftware.directcallwidget)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.blaxsoftware.directcallwidget`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fer PA
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 117,085
- **Rating:** 2.82 / 5 (399 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-02
- **First published:** 2014-11-10
- **Publisher country:** ES
- **Size:** 59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blaxsoftware.directcallwidget)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/fpalonso/direct-call-widget](https://github.com/fpalonso/direct-call-widget)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://direct-call-widget.firebaseapp.com/](https://direct-call-widget.firebaseapp.com/)

## Description

Direct Call Widget provides a simple and accessible way to place phone calls directly from your device's homescreen. By adding your contacts as customizable widgets, you can make calls with just one click on their photo—no need to navigate complex contact lists.

Designed especially for users with vision challenges or those who prefer quick access, the widget allows you to personalize dimensions, change the displayed name and photo, and select specific phone numbers per contact. This extension streamlines calling and enhances phone usability for everyone.

## Rankings

- #205,498 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.blaxsoftware.directcallwidget.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Direct Call Widget generally satisfies users with its core function of quick direct-dial via home-screen widgets, but recurring complaints center on stability and customization limits. Many reviews praise basic usefulness and ease of setup, especially for elderly or non-tech-savvy users. However, frequent issues include OS-version compatibility breaking the widget, limited widget count (1–2 max), and non-functioning glitches (widget not loading, settings stuck, or contact list not showing). Users also note sizing, text options, and dialing limits are restricted. Overall, it’s effective for direct dialing but reliability and customization need improvements across Android versions.

### Pros

- Core function works as advertised: supports direct-dial via a home-screen widget.
- Helpful for elderly or non-technical users to stay connected using dial-direct widgets.
- Easy to set up: quick widget creation by selecting the contact.
- Useful on devices lacking built-in direct-dial features, restoring this capability.
- Positive sentiment across reviews, with frequent praise for usefulness and reliability.

### Cons

- Widget quantity is limited to 1–2 widgets on the home screen.
- Compatibility issues across Android versions and updates (e.g., Android 14 breakages, Android 13/12 limits) cause failures.
- Frequent non-functioning issues: the widget or app fails to load, or cannot access the contact list (stuck at settings).
- Customization limitations: cannot resize widgets, no text option, and only a small number of dials per widget.
- Occasional UI/usability drawbacks, such as large icons or a simple UI.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blaxsoftware.directcallwidget)