How to Set Up and Use DiskCleanKit Widgets on Your Mac

Adding Desktop Widgets ## Step 1: Access Widget Gallery ## Step 2: Find DiskCleanKit Widgets ## Step 3: Choose Your Widget Size ## Small Widget ## Medium Widget ## Large Widget ## Step 4: Add to Desktop ## Menu Bar Widget ## Menu Bar Features ## Using Widget Actions ## One Touch Clean from Widget ## Opening Disk Manager ## Tips for Widget Users ## Troubleshooting ## Widget Not Updating ## Widget Not Appearing in Gallery ## Final Thoughts DiskCleanKit widgets let you monitor your Mac’s storage and system health without opening the full app. They’re perfect for: You’ll now see the Widget Gallery window open. Your DiskCleanKit widget is now live on your desktop, ready to keep your Mac in check at a glance. The menu bar widget is enabled by default when you install DiskCleanKit. You’ll see the DiskCleanKit icon appear in your menu bar immediately. If you want to hide it, go to Menu → Hide Menu Bar Widget. Widgets make Mac maintenance effortless. Set them up once and enjoy continuous, real-time visibility into your Mac’s health — no app window required. Stay clean, stay fast, and make the most of your Mac with DiskCleanKit. Download DiskCleanKit Templates let you quickly answer FAQs or store snippets for re-use. Are you sure you want to hide this comment? It will become hidden in your post, but will still be visible via the comment's permalink. Hide child comments as well For further actions, you may consider blocking this person and/or reporting abuse - Quick glances at available storage - Real-time monitoring of RAM and CPU - One-click access to cleaning functions - Right-click on any empty space on your desktop. - Select Edit Widgets from the context menu. - Or click the date/time in your menu bar and select Edit Widgets. - In the widget gallery, search for “DiskCleanKit”. - You’ll see several widget options available in different sizes. - Shows free and used storage percentage - Minimal footprint on your desktop - Displays storage breakdown with a visual chart - Shows RAM usage - Includes a Quick Scan button - Full storage visualization - RAM and CPU monitoring - One Touch Clean button - Quick access to Disk Manager - Drag your chosen widget to your desktop. - Position it where you want. - Click Done when finished. - Click to see a quick storage summary - One-click access to One Touch Clean - Open the full app instantly - Click the Clean button on your widget. - DiskCleanKit performs a quick, safe clean. - The widget updates to show your new free space. - No need to open the full app! - Click the disk icon on medium or large widgets. - The Disk Manager opens directly, allowing you to manage all drives efficiently. - Place widgets strategically – Put them where you’ll notice them during work. - Use multiple widgets – Different sizes can serve different purposes. - Check before large tasks – Glance at storage before downloading big files. - Set refresh intervals wisely – Every 5 minutes balances accuracy and performance. - Check if DiskCleanKit has the necessary permissions. - Try removing and re-adding the widget. - Restart the app. - Make sure you have the latest version of DiskCleanKit. - Ensure you’re running macOS 13 or later. - Restart your Mac if needed.