{
  "id": 19783584,
  "title": "How to put a live clock, countdown or habit tracker on a Notion page",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/how-to-put-a-live-clock-countdown-or-habit-tracker-on-a-notion-page",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-13T09:10:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/fhewson/how-to-put-a-live-clock-countdown-or-habit-tracker-on-a-notion-page-4if5"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Notion lacks built-in clock, countdown, weather, or Pomodoro timer blocks. To add these features to a page, utilize the /embed block. This process typically takes around a minute. I created WidgetsForNotion specifically for this purpose, and the following instructions assume its usage. The same concept applies to any widget with its own URL. Embeddable content on a page includes over 100 ready-made options such as clocks, flip clocks, calendars, countdowns, Pomodoro timers, weather, to-do lists, counters, calculators, life calendars, water trackers, daily quotes, habit trackers, time trackers, goal trackers, mood trackers, reading trackers, and progress bars. Widgets come in various styles like sleek blue, soft pink, retro (pixel art with a green CRT appearance), Ghibli (watercolor), and a Notion style. Widgets that share the same style create a cohesive appearance when combined on a page. The steps to embed a widget are straightforward. Visit widgetsfornotion.com, select a widget, copy its URL, and then type /embed on the Notion page. Paste the copied URL and click \"Embed link.\" Adjust the block's size as desired, and the widget becomes live. It will continue ticking or counting down while the page remains open without requiring any additional refreshes. The catalog of widgets is free to embed without any restrictions or the need for an account. However, free widgets display a small badge in the corner. A popular choice is a countdown for an important date, which can be placed at the top of a page for an exam, launch, trip, or deadline. This allows you to see the days remaining each time the page is opened. Various countdown options are available on the dedicated countdown page, enabling you to choose a style that complements your page. For habit tracking, consider placing it adjacent to your notes rather than in a separate app. Habit tracker widgets are located in the habit tracker section. If you need assistance getting started, I have a post featuring my top widget recommendations. If you cannot find a widget that meets your needs, the site offers an AI widget maker. Simply describe the desired widget in plain words, such as specifying colors and the information it should display. The widget builder will generate a preview based on your input. If adjustments are required, provide a follow-up prompt, and the widget will be modified accordingly. Once satisfied with the result, embed the widget using the same method as previously described. Note that this option does not come at no cost. It requires credits, priced at $1.99 for 10 credits and can be purchased once. No subscription is necessary. Some widgets require access to your personal data, such as Live Calendar for Google Calendar or Outlook events, Clock & Time Zones, and Vision Board. These premium widgets are available for a one-time fee of $1.99 in the US or $19 for lifetime access to all premium widgets. No subscription is required. Experiment by selecting a single widget and incorporating it into a page you frequently use. If a desired widget is not yet available, let me know in the comments what functionality it should possess, and I will investigate further.",
  "summary": "Notion does not have a clock block. It does not have a countdown, a weather block or a Pomodoro timer either. If you want one of those on a page, the way to do it is the /embed block, and it takes about a minute. I made WidgetsForNotion for exactly this, so the steps below use it. The same idea works with any widget that has its own URL. What you can put on a page There are 100+ ready-made…",
  "key_points": [
    "Notion lacks built-in clock, countdown, weather, or Pomodoro timer blocks.",
    "WidgetsForNotion helps add these features using /embed block.",
    "Embedding free widgets is unrestricted, but they show a small badge."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Using embed blocks to integrate third-party widgets transforms Notion from a basic workspace into a customizable dashboard for time management and personal habit tracking.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}