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Add an Economic Calendar Widget to Blogger
Use an HTML/JavaScript gadget for the sidebar, or the HTML view for a single post. The widget is free with attribution, needs no API key and updates itself from official-source data.
What you need
- A Blogger blog
- The widget snippet from this page
Add the widget to Blogger
- Copy the snippetPick a widget and a theme below, then copy the snippet.
- Add a gadgetOpen Layout, click Add a Gadget in the sidebar or footer and choose HTML/JavaScript.
- Paste the codePaste the snippet into the Content field and save the gadget.
- Save the layoutSave the arrangement and view the blog.
Tips for Blogger
- To place a widget inside one post, open the post, switch the editor from Compose view to HTML view and paste the snippet where it should appear.
If something looks wrong
| What you see | What to do |
|---|---|
| The widget area is blank | Check that the page is served over HTTPS and that the script tag was pasted in full. Some editors only run scripts on the published page, so check the live page rather than the editor preview. |
| The bottom of the widget is cut off | Increase the height of the embed element. The widget needs its own height plus about 40 pixels for the attribution link beneath it. |
| The colours clash with the site | Set data-fxmd-theme to light, dark or transparent to match the page background. |
Questions
Is the widget free on this platform?
Yes. Standard widgets on public pages are free while the FXMacroData attribution link stays visible. Customer-facing or subscriber-only products use the Commercial Redistribution add-on.
Do I need an API key or an account?
No. The snippet is everything the widget needs. An optional free publisher ID adds a stats page with views and clicks for your site.
How often does the data update?
The widget loads current data each time the page is opened, and the release ticker refreshes itself every two minutes. You never need to republish the page.
Can I change the currencies, language or time zone?
Yes. Each option is an attribute on the widget element. The options reference on the install guide lists every attribute and its values.