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What are Widgets?

Widgets let you add mini versions of your Peanuts Helpers directly to your phone’s home screen. See key data and add entries without opening the app.
Widgets require the Peanuts PWA to be installed on your device.

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Available Widget Types

Summary Widget

Shows key metrics from your Helper (totals, averages, streaks)

Quick Add Widget

One-tap button to add a new entry to a specific Helper

Recent Entries

Shows your latest entries from a Helper

Streak Widget

Displays your current streak for Habit Helpers

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Adding Widgets

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iOS

  1. Long-press on your home screen
  2. Tap the + button in the top corner
  3. Search for “Peanuts”
  4. Choose a widget size
  5. Tap Add Widget
  6. Configure which Helper to display

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Android

  1. Long-press on your home screen
  2. Tap Widgets
  3. Find “Peanuts” in the list
  4. Drag a widget to your home screen
  5. Select the Helper to display
Widget support depends on your device and browser. PWA widgets work best on newer iOS and Android versions.

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Widget Configuration

After adding a widget, you can configure:
  • Which Helper to display
  • What data to show (for summary widgets)
  • Quick action to perform on tap
  • Refresh frequency

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Use Cases

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Expense Tracking

Add a summary widget showing:
  • This month’s spending total
  • Budget remaining
  • Quick add button for new expenses

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Habit Tracking

Add a streak widget showing:
  • Current streak count
  • One-tap to mark complete
  • Completion rate

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Quick Logging

Add quick-add widgets for frequently used Helpers:
  • Log meals without opening app
  • Track symptoms with one tap
  • Add tasks instantly

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Limitations

  • Widgets require PWA installation
  • Data updates every 15-30 minutes (not real-time)
  • Some widget types not available on all devices
  • Limited customization options

Install PWA

Install Peanuts as an app for widget support

Widget Sharing

Share widgets and embeds with others