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# How to Always Show the Time When the Settings Panel Is Hidden in Linux
- URL: https://en.blog.themarfa.name/how-to-always-show-the-time-when-the-settings-panel-is-hidden-in-linux/
- Published: 2025-07-14T09:18:01.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-14T09:18:01.000Z
- Description: The Floating Mini Panel in Gnome allows you to replace the standard panel with a compact floating one — complete with a clock and quick access to settings.
- Author: Konstantin Dokuchaev
- Tags: linux, Floating Mini Panel

When working on any desktop OS, I prefer to hide the control panels and similar UI elements to maximize my workspace. However, I still want to see the current time and have quick access to system settings.

If you're using Linux with the Gnome desktop environment, you can install the [**Floating Mini Panel**](https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/8274/floating-mini-panel/) app.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/c7/31c7da9c-f519-464c-9a3b-2d4144b557a6/content/images/2025/07/2025-07-02-12_55_25-Linux-Gnome----------------------Oracle-VirtualBox.png)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/31/c7/31c7da9c-f519-464c-9a3b-2d4144b557a6/content/images/2025/07/2025-07-02-12_55_03-Linux-Gnome----------------------Oracle-VirtualBox.png)

It replaces the default settings panel with a small floating one that you can place anywhere on the desktop. This way, you can always see the current time and quickly adjust your settings.

[Try Floating Mini Panel](https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/8274/floating-mini-panel/)