GifWidget animated GIF widget

Name: GifWidget animated GIF widget
Rating: 3.3564355 (10703 reviews)
Author: Momo apps

By: Momo apps App

GifWidget - the gif on your home screen

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

407,727 ▲ 504

Data as of 2026-08-13

Rating:

3.36 ▼ 0.02

(10,703)

Version:

1.5

Last updated: 2025-04-10

Ranking

#110,079 ▼ 363

Overall

Features & Capabilities

GifWidget is a unique Chrome extension that lets you personalize your home screen by displaying your favorite animated GIFs directly within a widget. Whether you want to add fun or express your style, GifWidget continuously plays GIF animations right on your home screen, making it lively and engaging.

The free version allows you to use one GIF across multiple widgets, while the pro upgrade unlocks unlimited GIFs. You can easily select GIFs using Giphy integration or upload any GIF saved on your device. With optimized resource usage, GifWidget adjusts animation quality to balance smoothness and memory consumption. It also pauses animations when the screen is off to preserve battery life, ensuring a smooth and efficient user experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Design Entertainment

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Version:

1.5 Last updated: 2025-04-10

Version code:

Creation date:

2013-05-20

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Permissions:

android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO High risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk

Size:

4.73MB

Email:

ap*****@momocode.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-13

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 110,079 ▼ 363

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Developed by:

Momo apps

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mortisapps.gifwidget

Email:

ap*****@momocode.com

Website:

https://twitter.com/GifWidgetApp

User Reviews

Users praise easy import of custom GIFs and transparent GIF support, with no subscription needed to import. However, reliability is a major issue: GIFs frequently pause or freeze, and some report crashes. The free version is tightly limited to one GIF widget, triggering frustration over paid upgrades and perceived monetization. Some note limited cross-app sharing (Facebook GIF stickers). Overall, it’s usable for basic use but reliability and pricing concerns are the most common criticisms.

Pros

Easy to apply/import custom GIFs
Supports transparent GIFs on widgets
No subscription needed to import custom GIFs
Simple, straightforward to use (overall positive sentiment)

Cons

GIFs frequently pause, freeze, or stop animating, reducing reliability
Free version limits to a single GIF widget; upgrading required for more widgets
App can crash or stop working after setup or with repeated use
Sharing GIFs across apps is limited (e.g., cannot post GIF stickers on Facebook)
Perceived greedy monetization and pricing concerns