Widgetbox for Web

Summary

The original widget-maker mentioned is no longer available for download. If you were using it, try checking Windows > Customization > Widgets for replacements or consider third-party services that let you create embeddable web widgets from existing content.

Suggested replacement: Widgetbox (free option)

Widgetbox is a free service that converts site content into embeddable web apps or widgets which you can share on other sites. It supports both finding existing widgets and publishing your own, so you can reuse content across blogs, social networks, and personal pages.

Key highlights:

• A built-in Mobile Site Builder to produce simple mobile-friendly pages for iPhone and Android devices.
• A large public gallery — roughly 200,000 widgets were listed the last time it was counted.
• Options to discover widgets by featured lists, topical categories, or tags.
• The ability to both create new widgets and search the available collection for ones you can reuse.

How to make a widget quickly

Creating a widget is designed to be fast and straightforward. Typical workflow:

• Pick the content source (examples include blog feeds, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube).
• Paste the source URL into the builder.
• Within a few seconds the tool generates a widget that you can tweak.

Appearance and content controls

Widgetbox provides visual and content adjustments so the widget matches your site:

• Choose from over sixty different themes to change the widget’s appearance.
• Edit the accompanying text and decide which fields or types of information are shown.

Limitations and pricing notes

The free tier includes third-party branding and an exterior link back to Widgetbox, so widgets placed on other sites will display ads or a site credit unless you move to a paid plan. For users without coding experience, it’s a fast and simple option; developers who need fine-grained control may prefer to build widgets by hand.

Final thoughts

Widgetbox offers a convenient, low-effort way to turn existing content into embeddable widgets with mobile support and a sizeable public gallery. If you need an immediately usable solution rather than custom code, it’s a solid choice — but expect branding or links on the free plan unless you upgrade.