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April 1, 2026
The best way to add a calendar widget to Notion is to embed one using an iframe. Blocs offers a dedicated Notion calendar widget you can embed in seconds — no plugins, no complex setup, no leaving your workspace. It displays a full visual calendar with date markers and is part of the Blocs Pro plan ($17 one-time, not a subscription).
A Notion calendar widget is an embeddable component that lives inside a Notion page and displays a visual calendar — typically showing the current month, today's date highlighted, and optional date markers. Unlike Notion's built-in database calendar view (which only works with database entries), an embedded calendar widget is purely visual and works anywhere in any page, whether it's a dashboard, a daily planner, or a project hub.
Because Notion supports the /embed block, any URL that renders in an iframe can be embedded directly. Blocs takes advantage of this to deliver a clean, interactive calendar that updates automatically and syncs across devices when you're on Pro.
Notion does have a "Calendar" database view, but it's tied to a specific database and requires creating date-property entries to populate it. There's no way to embed a standalone month calendar that simply shows the current date, highlights days, or lets you mark custom events visually — without creating and maintaining a full database behind it.
For users who want a lightweight visual calendar on their home screen or weekly planner — just to stay oriented in time — the native calendar view is overkill. A dedicated calendar widget solves this without any database overhead.
The Blocs calendar widget is available at https://blocs.me/calendar. Copy this URL (you'll need a Pro account to access the calendar — sign in at blocs.me/sign-in after purchasing).
Open the Notion page where you want the calendar. Type /embed and select the Embed block. Paste your Blocs calendar URL into the field and press Enter.
Notion lets you drag the embed block's edges to resize it. For a calendar widget, a width of around 400–420px works well. You can place it in a two-column layout alongside a to-do list or daily notes area for a clean dashboard look.
From your Blocs dashboard, you can adjust the calendar's theme (light, dark, or custom colors), toggle date markers, and choose your preferred week start day. Changes sync instantly to the embedded widget in Notion — you don't need to re-embed anything.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Visual calendar view | Full month display with today's date highlighted |
| Date markers | Mark specific dates directly from the widget |
| Theme customization | Light, dark, and custom color themes |
| Cloud sync | Stays in sync across all your devices |
| No Blocs branding | Clean embed — no watermarks with Pro |
| Works in any Notion page | No database required — just an embed block |
A few other tools offer calendar embeds for Notion. Here's how they compare:
| Tool | Calendar Widget | Pricing | Other Widgets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blocs | Yes (Pro) | $17 one-time | 9 widgets (timer, habit, water, progress bar, clock, weather, quote, countdown) |
| Indify | Yes | Subscription-based | Limited widget selection |
| Apption | Yes | Subscription-based | Various widgets available |
| Manual Notion database | Database view only | Free (built-in) | None — requires database maintenance |
The key difference with Blocs is the pricing model: $17 once, forever. Competitors like Indify and Apption charge ongoing subscriptions, which means the cost compounds over time. With Blocs, you pay once and get lifetime access to all current and future Pro widgets.
Blocs' calendar widget is a Pro feature — but the free tier is still useful. With a free Blocs account (no sign-up required), you get access to three fully functional widgets:
If you need a calendar widget specifically, the Pro upgrade is the straightforward path. At $17 one-time, it pays for itself quickly compared to any subscription alternative. See the full breakdown on the Blocs pricing page.
A standalone calendar widget in Notion is particularly useful for:
Blocs' calendar widget requires Pro ($17 one-time). There are some free calendar widgets available from other providers, but they typically come with branding, limited customization, or subscription fees that add up over time. Blocs' free tier includes a Pomodoro Timer, Habit Tracker, and Water Tracker.
Yes. Notion's mobile app supports embedded iframes, so the calendar widget displays and functions on iOS and Android. Cloud sync ensures your settings and date markers carry over from desktop.
No. Customizations made in the Blocs dashboard (theme, colors, date markers) sync automatically to any existing embeds. You only need to embed the URL once.
Yes. If you duplicate a Notion page that contains a Blocs calendar embed, the embed carries over. It's a live URL, so it always reflects your current settings.
Blocs includes nine widgets: Pomodoro Timer, Water Tracker, Habit Tracker (all free), plus Countdown Timer, Progress Bar, Clock and Timer (including a flip clock), Calendar, Quote of the Day, and Weather (all Pro). See the full widget overview for details.
A Google Calendar embed shows your actual Google Calendar events — useful if you want appointments visible in Notion, but it requires a Google account and shares your calendar data via a public link. Blocs' calendar widget is a standalone visual calendar designed for at-a-glance date awareness and personal date marking, with no external account dependency beyond Blocs itself.
If you're building a Notion dashboard and want a clean visual calendar that lives inside your workspace, the Blocs calendar widget is the most straightforward option. One embed URL, one payment, and it works everywhere you use Notion.
Get started at blocs.me/calendar-widget or view all available widgets and pricing at blocs.me/pricing.