Deskloom

Deskloom is a free Windows app for arranging desktop customization into reusable scenes. A scene can coordinate dynamic wallpaper, taskbar styling, widgets, desktop groups, workspace layout, and cursor themes. The app includes five built-in scenes and does not depend on an online gallery. Taskbar styles include System Default, Crystal Clear, Atmosphere Glass, Immersive Solid, and Floating Dock. Widgets include clocks, system readings, Quick Notes, network throughput, storage, and battery cards. Deskloom groups existing desktop items visually without moving their files from their Windows locations. Its scenes, settings, imported assets, and layouts are stored in the Windows user profile; no account or runtime internet connection is required. Capability checks, recovery journals, rollback, and a Restore Windows defaults option support reversible changes. Imported self-contained HTML wallpaper is blocked from network access, downloads, and external navigation. Deskloom 1.0 is available from the Microsoft Store and requires x64 Windows 11 version 25H2, build 26200, or later. It does not replace classic Windows desktop system icons.

Deskloom brings several desktop appearance and organization controls together in reusable scenes, with local storage and rollback options. Check the Windows version requirement and system-icon limitation before installing.

It suits Windows users who want to coordinate wallpaper, taskbar appearance, widgets, and desktop organization in saved scenes. It is not suitable for Windows 10 or earlier Windows 11 releases.

Overview

Deskloom is a free Windows app for coordinating desktop appearance and organization in reusable scenes. It suits people who want a consistent workspace without moving files or relying on an account or cloud sync. Its local operation and rollback options are compelling, but support for only a recent Windows 11 release sharply limits who can use it.

Key features

A scene can coordinate wallpaper, taskbar style, widgets, workspace layout, desktop groups and cursors, making Deskloom a broader choice than a utility focused on just one desktop element. Five built-in scenes provide starting points without an online gallery. Taskbar styles range from System Default to Crystal Clear, Atmosphere Glass, Immersive Solid and Floating Dock.

Widgets include clocks, system readings, Quick Notes, network throughput, storage and battery cards. Desktop groups arrange existing items visually while leaving their files in their usual Windows locations. That is useful for tidying the desktop without changing file organization, but it is not a substitute for managing files or replacing classic Windows desktop-system icons; the Microsoft Store 1.0 release does not replace those icons.

Capability checks, recovery journals, rollback and a Restore Windows defaults option support reversible Windows changes. Scenes, settings, imported assets and layouts remain in the Windows user profile. The app requires neither an account nor a runtime internet connection. It has no advertising, behavioral analytics, usage tracking, cloud sync, online gallery or maker telemetry or diagnostic-upload service. Imported self-contained HTML wallpaper is blocked from network access, downloads and external navigation. Weather is off by default; enabling it sends configured latitude and longitude to MET Norway. Optional support diagnostics stop automatically after at most 24 hours and are not uploaded automatically; direct support opens the user's mail application without automatically attaching diagnostics or user files.

Pricing

Deskloom costs nothing through the Microsoft Store. There is no paid tier to unlock, so the free release is the only plan described. It includes the app's scene-based customization, but the system-icon limitation and strict Windows requirement still apply.

Platforms

Deskloom is available for x64 Windows 11 version 25H2, build 26200, or later. Windows 10 and earlier Windows 11 releases are unsupported. That makes compatibility the first decision point: this is not a practical option for users who cannot run the required release.

Who it's for

Deskloom is a good fit for Windows users who want coordinated wallpaper, taskbar styles, widgets, desktop groups and cursors, and who value local storage and reversible changes. It is a poor fit for people on unsupported Windows versions, anyone seeking cloud-synced scenes, or users who need classic desktop-system icons replaced.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Reusable scenes coordinate several desktop elements, offering a more unified setup than changing each element in isolation.
• Pro: Local storage, no account requirement and the absence of tracking or cloud sync suit privacy-conscious users.
• Pro: Recovery journals, rollback and a Windows-defaults restore option reduce the risk of being stuck with unwanted changes.
• Con: Requiring Windows 11 25H2 or later excludes users on Windows 10 and earlier Windows 11 releases.
• Con: Desktop groups only change how existing items appear, and the Store release does not replace classic system icons.

Alternatives

For a broader place to compare taskbar-focused tools, see Taskbar Customization Software. Choose DisplayFusion instead if you want a Windows app with a free version after its trial and a one-time Pro Standard license at $34 per machine. GroupManager is a free, GPL-3.0 option for self-hosting. Taskbar Groups is a free MIT-licensed Windows utility. Taskbar Hide is a free Windows 10/11 tool offered as an MSI installer or portable ZIP, with x64 and ARM64 support. Winstep Nexus Dock is worth considering for a dock-focused setup, with free personal use and paid licenses for business use or Nexus Ultimate. 7+ Taskbar Tweaker is a free Windows taskbar utility. ExplorerPatcher is another free Windows option, though some features may be unavailable on some Windows versions. MonitorDock is a free, GPL-3.0 Windows 10/11 64-bit alternative.

Verdict

Choose Deskloom if you have a supported Windows 11 PC and want a private, reusable way to coordinate desktop appearance and organization. Its strongest advantage is bringing those controls together with rollback options at no cost. Look elsewhere if your Windows version is unsupported, you need cloud sync, or replacing classic desktop-system icons is essential.