Because we live in a world where headlines are about “slams” and “blasts”

Yes, I have the same issue with Fossify Launcher btw. I’ve seen someone else report this issue on their Github, I’ll check how to provide some logs.

The only “Nova-like” FOSS launcher I don’t have issues with widgets is Neo Launcher (but latest update is 3 years old :/ ), it could be linked to a specific brand/model/android version

I still can’t add a widget if it requires opening a setting page first (e.g. widget for AntennaPod or VLC)