Create Scriptures Daily Widget for Apple Devices

Using the Scriptable app, we can create the Scriptures Daily widget for Apple devices1.

If the JW Library® app is installed, tapping on the widget will open the app to read the Scriptures Daily. If the app is not installed, tapping on the widget will open the  Watchtower ONLINE LIBRARY™ to read the daily ext.

Version 2024-03-12

  • [Added] Cache and display cached content when there is no internet connection.

Version 2023-12-10

  • [Fixed] The tap widget now correctly opens the daily text in JW Library.
  • [Fixed] Addressed an issue where the Japanese daily text did not include text within <em> tags.
  • [Added] Colors for both light and dark modes have been implemented.
  • [Added] Utilized fonts from the Watchtower ONLINE LIBRARY.

Download this script here.


  1. Includes the iPhone, iPad, and Mac running Apple Silicon.