Although it is not listed in the Play Store, you can still download Google’s Weather app from the Google app store. How to do it is here.
Key Takeaways
- First, make sure you have Google installed on your phone because the Weather app is hidden within the Google app.
- In the Google app, type in “weather,” select “Add to home screen” by tapping the three dots next to the Weather card.
- Just long-press the Weather app icon and drag it to the Remove icon to uninstall it. If you’d like, you can easily switch it out for another weather app.
On Android, there are many different weather apps available. But the Weather app from Google is among the best. It’s odd that the Play Store doesn’t have it, but there’s a simple workaround to install it. Now let’s examine.
How to Get the Hidden Google Weather App
Google’s Weather widget is probably one you’ve used before, as it’s among the best ad-free weather widgets available for Android. It has an easy-to-navigate user interface that is straightforward but informative. On your home screen, though, it may occupy some space.
Fortunately, Google provides an app as a workaround. With eye-catching, colorful animations that pop, you get the same experience as Google’s weather widget without having to give up any important screen real estate.
However, as of November 2023, Google’s Weather app is not accessible on the Play Store as a stand-alone app; instead, it is concealed within the Google app. Thus, confirm that it is installed on your phone before continuing.
Download: Google (Free)
Now, follow these steps to get Google’s Weather app:
- Open the Google app and tap the Search bar.
- Type “weather” and hit the Search button (or Enter key) on your keyboard.
- Tap the three-dot icon at the top-right corner of the Weather card and choose Add to home screen.
- Select Add to home screen from the pop-up to add Google’s Weather app to your home screen.
How to Remove Google’s Weather App
Uninstalling Google’s Weather app could be a little tricky for those who are familiar with the standard procedures and already know how to remove apps from Android devices. Yet taking it out is not too difficult. What you should do is as follows:
- Press and hold the Weather app icon.
To remove an icon, drag its icon from the Weather app. -
