The question rephrased, What is a web widget? has an answer - A web widget is a portable chunk of code that can be installed and executed within any separate HTML-based web page by an end user without ...

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Widget, a placeholder name for an object or, more specifically, a mechanical or other manufactured device.

web widget, a third party item that can be embedded in a web page.

The Google widget is used to direct you to Google and give you access to what Google has to offer such as but not limited to: Gmail, Blog, Web, Pictures, and Search.

Web counter widgets can be found on various websites offering widgets, such as Widget Box and Free Blog Hit Counter. Some blog services such as WordPress do also have their own counter systems available.

Widget is a girl.