Widgets on an iPhone 11 home screen show quick info like weather or your calendar, but they take up space. You can remove one in a few taps without deleting the app it belongs to.
Quick Answer
Press and hold the widget, tap Remove Widget, and confirm with Remove.
How to Delete a Widget on an iPhone 11
- Go to the home screen page with the widget.
- Press and hold the widget until a menu appears.
- Tap Remove Widget.
- Tap Remove to confirm.
- To remove a widget from the Today View, swipe right on the first home screen, press and hold the widget, and choose Remove Widget.
Widget Actions
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Remove a widget | Press and hold, Remove Widget |
| Edit a widget | Press and hold, Edit Widget |
| Remove from a Smart Stack | Press and hold, Edit Stack, then swipe left on a widget |
| Add a widget back | Press and hold an empty spot, tap Edit, then Add Widget |
Troubleshooting
- Remove Widget is missing: you may be pressing an app icon, not a widget. Widgets are larger tiles.
- A widget keeps returning: it may be part of a Smart Stack with Widget Suggestions turned on. Turn that off in Edit Stack.
- For clock widgets, see how to change world clock widgets on iPhone.
- To remove a search bar widget, read how to remove the Google search bar from the home screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does removing a widget delete the app?
No. The app stays installed.
Can I remove widgets from the lock screen too?
Yes, on iOS 16 and later. Press and hold the lock screen, tap Customize, then remove the widget.
Can I get a widget back later?
Yes. Add it again from the widget gallery.
Summary
- Press and hold the widget.
- Tap Remove Widget.
- Confirm with Remove.
- Use Edit Stack for Smart Stacks.
Kermit Matthews is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with more than a decade of experience writing technology guides. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science and has spent much of his professional career in IT management.
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