Hidden Notion Gems: Uncommon Widgets to Boost Focus, Creativity & Tracking
Discover unique Notion widgets—Pomodoro timers, flashcards, mood trackers, and more—that will transform your Notion pages into productivity hubs.
Notion is powerful on its own, but when you unlock the right Notion widgets, your pages become more than simple notes and databases—they turn into interactive dashboards. If you’ve already played with the basics (calendars, weather, Spotify embeds), it’s time to discover hidden gems that elevate your workspace.
Below, we’ll showcase five unique widgets—from gamified Pomodoro timers to retro clocks—all available via Blocky, so you can embed them into your Notion pages in seconds.
Why These Widgets Matter
Widgets aren’t just for decoration—they make your Notion functional and engaging. You’ll:
- Boost focus with interactive timers.
- Stay motivated with gamified tracking.
- Add style with aesthetic dashboards.
- Replace boring trackers with visual tools that make productivity fun.
Let’s dive into five uncommon widgets you should try.
1. Gamified Pomodoro Timer
(Make work feel like a game)
Sick of dull timers? The Gamified Pomodoro Timer turns your focus sessions into XP-filled challenges. You’ll level up, earn streaks, and keep track of your achievements, making work feel rewarding.
Perfect for:
- Students needing motivation for long study blocks.
- Freelancers tracking billable time in a fun way.
- Anyone who thrives on streaks and visual progress.
2. Gradient Flashcards
(Study meets aesthetics)
Flashcards don’t have to be boring. Blocky’s Gradient Flashcards add vibrant gradients and smooth animations for language learning, test prep, or portfolio presentations.
Why it’s a hidden gem:
- Designed for visual learners who want more than plain cards.
- Fully customizable to match your Notion aesthetic.
- Perfect for on-the-go reviewing inside Notion.
3. Mood Heatmap
(See your emotional patterns)
Want a big-picture look at your well-being? The Mood Heatmap Widget visualizes your emotions with a color-coded calendar, making it easy to spot trends like burnout or high-energy weeks.
Why use it?
- Pairs perfectly with habit trackers to identify correlations.
- Supports mental health and self-awareness without heavy journaling.
- Blends seamlessly into minimal or colorful dashboards.
4. Retro World Clock
(Timezones with personality)
If you work with global teams, skip the generic clocks. The Retro World Clock brings a vintage, pixel-styled flair while still tracking multiple cities’ time zones.
Ideal for:
- Remote teams coordinating across continents.
- Designers and creatives building themed dashboards.
- Anyone who wants functional and fun time displays.
5. Heatmap Habit Tracker
(Make progress visible)
Traditional habit trackers feel like spreadsheets. Blocky’s Heatmap Habit Tracker adds a calendar view where each day lights up based on completion—turning habits into a visual streak game.
Pair it with:
- Mood Heatmap (to see mood-habit correlations).
- Gamified Pomodoro Timer (to track how often you focus).
- Progress Trackers (to visualize broader goals).
Quick Guide: How to Embed These Widgets in Notion
It’s easy:
- Open Blocky and pick your widget (Pomodoro, Flashcards, Mood Tracker, etc.).
- Customize colors, text, timers, and behavior.
- Copy the embed link.
- Paste into your Notion page using
/embed.
That’s it—no coding, no complex setup.
Why Blocky Widgets Stand Out
Unlike generic Notion add-ons, these widgets are:
- Fully customizable (colors, sizes, styles).
- Interactive and dynamic (XP tracking, streaks, live data).
- Built to look good and function perfectly in any Notion layout.
Take Your Notion to the Next Level
Your workspace can be more than notes and lists—it can be a living dashboard that motivates, inspires, and keeps you on track.
Explore 60+ Free Notion Widgets with Blocky
From Pomodoro timers to flashcards, clocks, habit trackers, and more—customize and embed widgets to make your Notion pages truly interactive.