https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-experience-builder-ideas/widget-management-procedures-removing-custom/idi-p/1366165 <P>After discovering this same issue, I'd suggest to try to implement some prevention checks on Portal side before <STRONG>removing a custom widget in use</STRONG>:&nbsp;<A href="https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-experience-builder-questions/deleting-a-custom-experience-builder-widget-from/m-p/1366163" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-experience-builder-questions/deleting-a-custom-experience-builder-widget-from/m-p/1366163</A></P><P>Locking the entire app because of a non-existing/working widget is a pitty. My suggestion is to try to<STRONG><SPAN>&nbsp;</SPAN>implement the appropriate workflows to prevent these situations</STRONG>.</P><P>In this case, it would be a simple warning message before allowing the 'custom widget' component removal if it is used in any app. For instance:</P><P>&gt;&gt; If there is any dependency or linked item, show up the related items and ask for double-confirmation.</P> Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:24:39 GMT AmaiaMartinez 2024-01-04T08:24:39Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-experience-builder-ideas/widget-management-procedures-removing-custom/idi-p/1366165 <P>After discovering this same issue, I'd suggest to try to implement some prevention checks on Portal side before <STRONG>removing a custom widget in use</STRONG>:&nbsp;<A href="https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-experience-builder-questions/deleting-a-custom-experience-builder-widget-from/m-p/1366163" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-experience-builder-questions/deleting-a-custom-experience-builder-widget-from/m-p/1366163</A></P><P>Locking the entire app because of a non-existing/working widget is a pitty. My suggestion is to try to<STRONG><SPAN>&nbsp;</SPAN>implement the appropriate workflows to prevent these situations</STRONG>.</P><P>In this case, it would be a simple warning message before allowing the 'custom widget' component removal if it is used in any app. For instance:</P><P>&gt;&gt; If there is any dependency or linked item, show up the related items and ask for double-confirmation.</P> Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:24:39 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-experience-builder-ideas/widget-management-procedures-removing-custom/idi-p/1366165 AmaiaMartinez 2024-01-04T08:24:39Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-experience-builder-ideas/widget-management-procedures-removing-custom/idc-p/1648912#M4511 <P>This desperately needs a fix. Ticking time bomb!</P> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:18:18 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-experience-builder-ideas/widget-management-procedures-removing-custom/idc-p/1648912#M4511 StaffanstorpsKommun 2025-09-09T13:18:18Z