WidgetKit Display Name/Bundle Display Name

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Created Jul ’20

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Is there a way to change the name displayed under the widget on the home screen?

You can set the Display Name for the widget target and the app target separately, but it always seems to use the app display name on the under the widget on the home screen.

Currently I use a shortened name under my app icon, as it's too long to fit! But there's room under a widget for the full app name, so it makes sense to use the full name if possible.

Answered by Systems Engineer in 621812022

It is not possible to change the name below the widget.

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Systems Engineer OP

Apple

Jul ’20

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It is not possible to change the name below the widget.

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Documentation Engineer OP

Apple

Jul ’20

If you haven't already done so, please file a Feedback Assistant request and post the number here. Thanks!

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developer555 OP

Jul ’20

Filed as FB8182192.

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forddavis1987 OP

Apr ’24

It might not have been before but it is now. When you update the Bundle display name (CFBundleDisplayName) it should be changed.

It looks like the display name is not updated if you add a widget to your homescreen and then change the display name, but if you delete the widget and add it again the name should be updated to match the bundle display name of the main targer.

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