idea Open widget by default in ArcGIS Experience Builder Ideas

Open widget by default

Bud — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:52:05 GMT

I have an editing widget in an experience builder app.

I want the widget to open by default when users open the app.

I've tried playing with the widget settings, but they don't seem to work the way I want; the widget doesn't always open by default. Could this functionality be added?

Re: Open widget pane by default

NicoleJohnson — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:25:29 GMT

Just to be clear, this isn't working (or not working consistently) for you?

Re: Open widget pane by default

Bud — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:26:43 GMT

@NicoleJohnson

Thanks for the tip. I tried that Widget Controller technique just now, but I'm getting an error when I try to save: "Saving error". But I admit I'm new to Experience Builder, so I don't really know what I'm doing.

Re: Open widget pane by default

Bud — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:53:04 GMT

@NicoleJohnson

I tried again, and the Widget Controller technique you mentioned worked this time. Maybe my previous session timed out and I didn't realize it, causing the saving issue.

Esri can close this idea.

Re: Open widget by default - Status changed to: Closed

ShengdiZhang — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:14:10 GMT

Re: Open widget by default

Bud — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:32:12 GMT

@ShengdiZhang In hindsight, I wonder if the 'Already Offered' status would have been more fitting?