Are you tired of your macOS Sonoma widgets not working?
Widgets can be a great way to quickly access information and stay organized, but they can be frustrating when they stop working.
Fortunately, there are several fixes you can try to get your widgets up and running again.
In this blog post, we will explore some of the most common causes of macOS Sonoma widgets not working and provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to fix them.
How To Fix MacOS Sonoma Widgets Not Working
1. Restart Your Mac
Sometimes the simplest solution is the best one. Try restarting your Mac to see if that fixes the problem. This can often resolve minor software issues that may be interfering with your widgets.
- Click on the Apple menu in the top left corner of your screen.
- Select “Restart” from the drop-down menu.
- Wait for your Mac to restart and check if your widgets are working.
2. Check Your Widget Settings
Make sure that your widgets are turned on and that they are set up correctly.
- Click on the Apple menu in the top left corner of your screen.
- Select “System Preferences” from the drop-down menu.
- Click on “Extensions.”
- Click on “Widgets.”
- Make sure that the “Show Widgets” box is checked.
3. Update Your MacOS
If you’re running an older version of macOS, it’s possible that your widgets may not be compatible. Try updating to the latest version of macOS to see if that resolves the issue.
- Click on the Apple menu in the top left corner of your screen.
- Select “System Preferences” from the drop-down menu.
- Click on “Software Update.”
- If an update is available, click on “Update Now” and follow the prompts to install the update.
4. Check For Widget Updates
Some widgets may require updates to work properly. Check the App Store to see if there are any updates available for your widgets.
- Open the App Store on your Mac.
- Click on the “Updates” tab.
- If there are any updates available for your widgets, click on “Update” next to the widget to install the update.
5. Clear Your Widget Cache
Your widget cache can sometimes become corrupted, causing issues with your widgets.
- Open Finder on your Mac.
- Click on “Go” in the top menu bar.
- Click on “Go to Folder.”
- Enter “~/Library/Caches/com.apple.widgetcache” and click on “Go.”
- Delete the contents of this folder.
- Restart your Mac and check if your widgets are working.
6. Remove And Re-add Your Widgets
If all else fails, try removing your widgets from your desktop and then re-adding them.
- Click and hold on a widget on your desktop.
- Select “Remove Widget” from the drop-down menu.
- Repeat for all of your widgets.
- Click on the “+” button in the top left corner of your screen.
- Select the widgets you want to add to your desktop.
