# Chronus: DashClock Host

> This module enables DashClock "world-readable" extensions in Chronus.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dvtonder.extensionhost](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dvtonder.extensionhost)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.dvtonder.extensionhost`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DvTonder
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 69,771
- **Rating:** 3.95 / 5 (205 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-09
- **First published:** 2018-12-15
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 2.25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dvtonder.extensionhost)
- **Website:** [https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/116615520972804250369](https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/116615520972804250369)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://plus.google.com/+DavidvanTonder/posts/HTJ6QQbMgvh](https://plus.google.com/+DavidvanTonder/posts/HTJ6QQbMgvh)

## Description

**Chronus: DashClock Host** is a specialized module designed to enable support for "world-readable" DashClock extensions within the Chronus widget. It is not a standalone application but a complementary tool that requires Chronus version 12 or later to function properly.

Key points:
- Enables integration of DashClock "world-readable" extensions into Chronus.
- Does not support non "world-readable" extensions yet, requiring updates from extension developers.
- Cannot coexist with the DashClock app on the same device.

For users looking to enhance their Chronus widget with additional extension support, this module is essential. You can download the main Chronus app via Google Play to use it alongside this module.

## Rankings

- #258,915 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `com.dvtonder.extensionhost.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.apps.dashclock.permission.BIND_DATA_CONSUMER`
- `com.google.android.apps.dashclock.permission.READ_EXTENSION_DATA`

## Review summary

Chronus is a highly regarded Android widget app praised for its customization, integration, and long-term reliability. Users appreciate its ability to display time, weather, and calendar info effectively. However, multiple users report recurring issues such as app errors on newer Android versions, calendar events not showing, widgets disappearing, and problems with managing extensions. Despite these drawbacks, the app remains a favorite, especially among those who value its customization and DashClock compatibility.

### Pros

- Highly customizable with numerous widget and icon options.
- Reliable and habitually used by many users for years.
- Supports creation of custom weather clocks for lock screens and wallpapers.
- Integrates well with DashClock and provides essential information like time, weather, and calendar appointments.
- Paid version supports developers and offers additional features.

### Cons

- App experiences frequent errors, especially on newer Android versions like Android 10 and 11.
- Calendar extension often fails to detect or display events correctly.
- Issues with widget persistence where widgets disappear from the list or stop showing up.
- Difficulty removing extensions and confusion about how extensions work.
- Installation and compatibility problems on some devices, with reports of the app reinstalling itself unexpectedly.

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