ClocX
ClocX: A focused Windows clock widget with skins, alarms, calendar, and desktop controls. Ranked #25 of 29 in Desktop Widget Software by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for windows users wanting a simple clock widget.
At a glance
- Editor score6.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forWindows users wanting a simple clock widget
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Supported platformsWindows
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free analog clock with clock faces and skins
- Alarms, calendar, time zones, transparency, and zoom controls
- Always-on-top, pinning, click-through, and automatic startup options
Where it doesn't
- Supports Windows only
- Built-in calendar is simple rather than feature-rich
- Focused on clock and calendar widgets, not general desktop widgets
Our verdict on ClocX
ClocX is a freeware analog clock for Windows desktops, designed for people who want a configurable time display without a broader desktop customization suite. It supports clock faces and skins, adjustable transparency, zoom controls, time-zone selection, configurable alarms, and a built-in simple calendar. Users can also keep the widget always on top, pin it to the desktop, enable click-through behavior, and configure automatic startup with Windows or user login.
The pricing model is straightforward: ClocX is free, with a Free plan that includes the analog desktop clock, clock faces and skins, configurable alarms, and the simple calendar. The product’s strongest feature is its presentation flexibility. Users can select different clock faces, adjust transparency and zoom, and choose how the widget behaves relative to other desktop windows. Time-zone selection adds practical value for people who monitor more than one local time, while alarms and the calendar extend the widget beyond a passive clock.
ClocX stays deliberately narrow. Its widget categories are clock and calendar, so it fits users who want those functions on a Windows desktop but is less suitable for people seeking a general desktop widget platform with a wider range of widget types. The published download page lists version 1.6.0 in both 32-bit and 64-bit packages, with support stated for Windows XP SP2 through Windows 11. Windows users who value a free, focused clock should consider ClocX; users needing broader desktop widgets should choose a more expansive alternative.
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ClocX fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Supported platforms | Windows |
| Widget categories | clock, calendar |
| System monitoring | Not verified |
| Custom layouts | Not verified |
| Weather widgets | Not verified |
| Calendar widgets | Yes |
| Feed widgets | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | clocx.net |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to ClocX
- Monitor FlowsA flexible Windows dashboard tool with broad integrations and multi-monitor support.9.4
- RainmeterA flexible Windows widget toolkit for system data, feeds, controls, and custom layouts.9.3
- GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack)A free Windows gadget collection with monitoring, utilities, and desktop organization.9.0
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