These are the most popular watch faces on Garmin’s Connect IQ Store this month, ranked by the store itself and refreshed on the first of every month. The first table covers every watch, and the second lists the top 10 free faces. Open any row for a summary, how many watches it supports and its record in the chart.
Top 10 Garmin watch faces: October 2026
| # | Watch face | Price | Rating | Downloads |
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| 1 New |
VAW.BE |
$1.99 | 4.9 31,509 reviews |
100k+ |
About GoalsA clean digital face built around your daily goals, with progress bars for steps, intensity minutes, distance and calories. You pick from a long list of stats, including weather, Body Battery and a second time zone, and a night mode saves battery. The developer offers a free trial on their own site. Watches supported: 225 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 2 New |
Garmin |
Free | 4.6 38,067 reviews |
5M+ |
About Face It®Garmin's own tool for designing a face yourself. You choose the data views and colour combinations in the phone app, then send the result straight to your watch. Watches supported: 80 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 3 New |
MarekSoso |
$2.49 | 4.4 1,080 reviews |
50k+ |
About Rad-Lad Watch FaceA retro, post-apocalyptic face with a cartoon character who levels up as you train. Steps, floors, workouts and even rainy days earn experience points, which turns your daily activity into a game. Watches supported: 92 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 4 New |
timwatch |
$1.99 | 3.4 652 reviews |
50k+ |
About Pure Harmony TiMA hybrid face that pairs analog hands with a large digital time. Twelve colour themes, including two dark ones, and four fields with more than 25 data options, from Body Battery and VO2 Max to weather. Watches supported: 61 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 5 New |
TitanicTurtle |
$2.99 | 4.8 4,116 reviews |
100k+ |
About Black Hawk EliteA tactical face where every field is customisable, with more than 100 data options per view, a weather forecast and tide data. On touchscreen watches, tapping a field opens its widget, and an optional heart rate chart shows the trend. A trial version is available. Watches supported: 222 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 6 New |
MobileDriveway |
Free | 4.9 71,351 reviews |
1M+ |
About GLANCE watch faceFree, and built to be read at a glance: the fonts are as large as the screen allows while still fitting plenty of data. The developer sells Pro and Ultra versions that add weather, Body Battery, stress and more metrics. Watches supported: 222 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 7 New |
Nimble_Wings |
$4.99 | 4.9 6,140 reviews |
10k+ |
About RondoA data-rich digital face with eight customisable fields, four time typefaces and 31 colour themes. Every setting, including colours, can be changed on the watch itself. A free demo lets you try it before buying. Watches supported: 89 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 8 New |
TitanicTurtle |
$2.99 | 4.8 2,824 reviews |
50k+ |
About Vanguard EliteA highly configurable face with a detailed weather forecast, tide forecasts, more than 100 data options per view and touch shortcuts. Battery-saving options help on smaller watches. Watches supported: 219 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 9 New |
GreenBlack |
$4.99 | 4.7 779 reviews |
50k+ |
About Fenix 8 V2 – PRO – GBA third-party take on the data-rich look of the Fenix 8's own watch face. A free version lets you try it first, and owners can upgrade to V3 at no extra cost. Watches supported: 86 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 10 New |
GreenBlack |
$4.99 | 4.9 2,179 reviews |
10k+ |
About Fenix 8 V3 PRO – GBThe newer version of the Fenix 8-style face, with more themes and full support for MIP-screen watches such as the Fenix 7 and Forerunner 255. Try the free version first to see how it looks on your watch. Watches supported: 93 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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Top 10 free Garmin watch faces: October 2026
| # | Watch face | Price | Rating | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 New |
Garmin |
Free | 4.6 38,067 reviews |
5M+ |
| 2 New |
MobileDriveway |
Free | 4.9 71,351 reviews |
1M+ |
| 3 New |
peterdedecker |
Free | 4.7 13,871 reviews |
1M+ |
About Data LoverA free, easy-to-read face with a live heart rate chart, sunrise and sunset times, your activity stats and the weather. What you see depends on what your watch can do, and the developer's site explains how to set up the weather. Watches supported: 248 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 4 New |
ManuelB |
Free | 4.8 39,985 reviews |
1M+ |
About Fenix7 Pro Analog OWM MBA free analogue face styled on the Fenix 7 Pro, with the weather coming from OpenWeatherMap rather than Garmin. A twin version uses Garmin's own weather if you prefer it. Watches supported: 211 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 5 New |
TimeRefine |
Free | 4.3 935 reviews |
1M+ |
About Simply LargeVery large digits on a deliberately simple layout, so the time reads instantly and the battery lasts. Free versions tuned for AMOLED and MIP screens are also available from the same developer. Watches supported: 264 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 6 New |
frinkr |
Free | 4.9 36,784 reviews |
500k+ |
About Black GridA dense black grid of data fields you can arrange as you like, including graphs. Most features are free, and a seven-day trial unlocks the extra fields, which then need a paid code. Watches supported: 211 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 7 New |
VAW.BE |
Free | 4.8 54,265 reviews |
500k+ |
About SeasonsThe artwork changes with the seasons, so the face looks different through the year. The basic stats are free; goal gauges and advanced stats need the paid Pro upgrade, which you can try for an hour. Watches supported: 225 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 8 New |
PixelPathos |
Free | 4.4 4,000 reviews |
1M+ |
About CrystalA long-running free favourite with big, clear time digits and segmented goal meters for steps and more. The developer has since released Crystal Reborn, a newer version with extra features. Watches supported: 209 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 9 New |
TomekCz |
Free | 4.7 1,672 reviews |
1M+ |
About Simple 2A clean, free digital face with the time front and centre and a handful of customisable fields around it. Settings are changed through the Connect IQ app on your phone. Watches supported: 199 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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| 10 New |
Garmin |
Free | 3.7 840 reviews |
1M+ |
About Lachesis (Light)One of Garmin's own designs, with four beach-inspired colour schemes and a glowing background. A digital clock sits in the middle, with radial meters for steps and battery around the edge. Watches supported: 182 Months in the top 10: 1 |
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Watch faces for Fenix 9, Fenix 8, Fenix 7, Instinct 3, Forerunner 970, Venu 4 and vivoactive 6
The tables above apply to these watches too, because almost every popular face supports them. Of the store’s 120 most popular faces at the end of October 2026, 116 run on Fenix 8, 113 on Fenix 9, 111 on Venu 4, 111 on vivoactive 6, 110 on Instinct 3, 106 on Forerunner 970 and 99 on Fenix 7. Each face’s details row shows how many watches it supports, and its store listing names them.
Garmin’s built-in faces are covered separately for Fenix 8, Instinct 3 and Forerunner 970.
Garmin watch faces reviewed and explained
- CAMIX 9, a camouflage face built from owners’ requests, with any of 65 metrics in either data slot.
- GMT, which keeps a second time zone right when the clocks change.
- Ready to Run, which shows when heat makes a run risky.
- Crystal Reborn, the return of a long-running favourite.
- GLANCE, Garmin’s watch face of the year in 2022.
- AMOLED watch faces worth using, and why Garmin stopped copies of its own faces.
- Garmin’s built-in faces for Fenix 8, Instinct 3, Forerunner 970 and Epix 2 Pro.
How to change your Garmin watch face
On most Garmin watches, hold the menu button (or the touchscreen on touch models) while the watch face is showing, select Watch Face, scroll to the face you want and select Apply. Faces you install from the Connect IQ Store join the same list.
To install a new face, open its store link from the tables above, which takes you to the Connect IQ Store app on your phone, and choose Install. You can also switch faces from the phone in Garmin Connect under your device’s Appearance settings. Most faces change their data fields and colours in the Connect IQ Store app, and some also have settings on the watch itself.
A face that pulls weather or other live data uses your phone’s connection, so it updates only while the watch is paired. Busy faces with seconds and live graphs cost more battery than simple ones, which matters most on Fenix 8 and other AMOLED watches with the display always on.
Quick answers
What is the best Garmin watch face?
At the end of October 2026, the most popular watch face on the Connect IQ Store was Goals by VAW.BE, a one-off purchase of $1.99. The table above updates on the first of every month.
What is the best free Garmin watch face?
At the end of October 2026, Face It topped the free chart, followed by GLANCE watch face and Data Lover.
How do I change my Garmin watch face?
Hold the menu button or the touchscreen while the watch face is showing, select Watch Face, pick a face and select Apply. You can also change it from the Garmin Connect app under your device’s Appearance settings.
Do Garmin watch faces cost money?
Many are free and many cost a few dollars as a one-off purchase. Paid faces often have a free trial or a free version, so you can check how they look on your watch first.
Why is a watch face missing for my watch?
Each developer chooses which watches to support, and new models need adding, so a face may not yet list your watch. Each face’s details row shows how many watches it supports.
Small things I always use
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter: Charges your Garmin from any USB-C cable. Essential when travelling. I use one.
- Body Glide: The blue anti-chafe stick swimmers and runners carry. I use it.
- Speedo earplugs: Fewer ear infections and no cold-water dizziness. I use them.
- Dryrobe Advance: My winter changing robe for open-water swims. I use one. A cheaper option is the AONYIYI changing robe.
- Maurten: Race fuel that stays easy on the stomach. I use them.
- Beet It Sport nitrate shots: Beetroot shots I take in the days before a race. I use them.
- Garmin charging puck: The quickest way to top up before a session. I use one.
- Injinji: Toe socks that stop rubbing, so you run more. I use them.
- Ultimate toe protectors: Stop black toenails on long runs. They work. I use them.
- Compressport R2 v2 calf sleeves: My calf sleeves of choice. I use them.
- Cellucor C4: My pre-workout before hard sessions.
- TPU tubes: Schwalbe Aerothan, Tubolito and Pirelli SmarTube. Light, tiny spares. I use all three.
- G8 insoles: Adjustable insoles that are good. I use them.
- Cycplus Cube: A 97g electric pump that gets a road tyre rideable in two minutes. I carry one. 5% off with code THE5KRUNNER.
Watches and sensors
- Polar H10: My daily driver for waking HRV.
- Polar Verity Sense: My backup arm-worn HR sensor.
- Nomad bedside charger: Charges my iPhone and Apple Watch overnight. I use it, and many of their bands.
- Train.Red: The best muscle oxygen sensor I’ve used.
- Tymewear: Accurate heart rate and reliable ventilatory zones. I use it to pace endurance rides over an hour.
- Garmin Forerunner 970: A pro-grade triathlon watch. I use this.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: My daily smartwatch. No phone needed on rides.
- Garmin Fenix 9 Pro: I’ve just bought one.
On the bike
- Continental GP5000 for everyday riding, and Aero 111 on the front for special occasions.
- Helmets: Specialized S-Works Evade 3 for road riding, and Rudy Project Wing for TT-style races. I use both.
- Ravemen FR300: A front light that mounts under your Garmin or Wahoo. I use one.
- Wahoo TRACKR Radar: I use it on one bike and Varia on the other. They perform the same.
- Garmin Varia RTL515: Radar that warns you of cars from behind. I use this model.
- Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3: The bike computer that’s easy to use. I use mine on most rides.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2: Accurate power pedals that swap easily between bikes. I use this model.
Home and indoor training
- NPE Runn: Makes my basic treadmill smart, sending more accurate speed and distance to my watch and Zwift. I use it.
- Google Wifi: Keeps Zwift connected in my pain cave. I use it.
- Apple TV 4K: Zwift on the big screen. I use two.
- Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen): My video doorbell, running in both Google Home and Apple Home. I use it.
Health, recovery and sleep
- FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus: Shows how my blood sugar responds to diet.
- hDrop: Measures my sweat loss in summer and indoors.
- Fourth Frontier Zone: Checks my heart under load in hard sessions.
- Oura Ring 5: My partner’s recovery tracker of choice.
- Eight Sleep: A cooling mattress cover my partner and I use nightly.
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