Rainmeter Plugins 〈2026 Edition〉

Modern setups often rely on a few "heavy lifter" plugins that provide the most popular features:

In a Rainmeter skin ( .ini file), you define a [Measure] that uses a plugin: rainmeter plugins

Here are some tips and tricks for using Rainmeter plugins: Modern setups often rely on a few "heavy

Often used in animated skins to create smooth transitions, sliding menus, or fading effects. How to Install Rainmeter Plugins There are two primary ways to add plugins to your system: 1. Automatic Installation (Recommended) However, to get advanced data—like your GPU temperature

Think of a skin as the "body" of a car and a plugin as the "engine." Most skins use standard plugins that come pre-installed with Rainmeter, like those for measuring CPU usage or disk space. However, to get advanced data—like your GPU temperature from MSI Afterburner or specialized weather feeds—you often need 3rd-party plugins (.dll files). Essential Plugins for Your Setup Question about building plugins - Rainmeter Forums

Most modern skins come as .rmskin packages. When you run a .rmskin file, the automatically detects if a required plugin is included and places the .dll file in the correct directory for you. 2. Manual Installation