TodayHot desktop widget
The Kepo TodayHot plugin gives you a compact way to scan trending topics from supported news and community sources.
Hot lists are useful, but checking many sites one by one quickly becomes noisy.
You may only want one source at a time: V2EX, Zhihu, Weibo, Hacker News, Product Hunt, GitHub, Bilibili, or another supported list.
TodayHot gives that source a small desktop surface so you can scan headlines before opening the original item.
The best hot-list widget does not try to merge every source. It helps you watch one source clearly.
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The best hot-list widget does not try to merge every source. It helps you watch one source clearly.
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Who needs a hot topics widget
Product people can watch Product Hunt or GitHub. Developers can scan Hacker News or V2EX. Operators can follow finance, tech, or local news sources.
It is useful when you want broad awareness without building a morning tab-opening ritual.
One selected source per widget
TodayHot asks you to choose one supported source. The widget then shows the latest hot items for that source.
This keeps the widget focused and avoids turning the desktop into another mixed news feed.
Open originals for full context
TodayHot is for quick reading. Full articles, comments, and source-specific context still belong on the original website.
If an upstream source is unavailable, the widget may refresh later or show an error.
TodayHot desktop widget FAQ
Can I show trending topics on my desktop?
Yes. TodayHot displays hot items from one supported source in a Kepo desktop widget.
Which sources does TodayHot support?
The plugin supports a fixed source list including V2EX, Zhihu, Weibo, Hacker News, Product Hunt, GitHub, Bilibili, and other listed sources.
Can one widget show multiple sources at once?
No. TodayHot is designed around one selected source per widget. Use multiple widgets for multiple sources.
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