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TaskbarX
What it is
TaskbarX is a free, open-source Windows utility for positioning taskbar icons and styling the taskbar. Icons can be centered exactly or shifted left or right, with adjustable spacing and size. Animation choices include fade, slide, other easing styles, or no animation. Backgrounds can be transparent, blurred, opaque, or accent-colored with adjustable color. TaskbarX supports unlimited taskbars with independent settings per monitor, including vertical taskbars. Its portable build needs no installer, makes no registry edits, and uses no background services. The app is MIT licensed. The site says Windows 10 is fully supported; on Windows 11, icon centering works through build 22621.1265 but not on modern builds. The latest stable version listed is 1.7.8.0, and the GitHub repository is archived and read-only. The Microsoft Store version has identical features and offers automatic updates for an optional small paid donation.
For and against
For
- Free and open source under MIT
- Portable build needs no installer
- Supports unlimited multi-monitor taskbars
- Offers multiple background and animation styles
- Adjusts icon spacing and size
Against
- Windows 11 centering fails on modern builds
- GitHub repository is archived and read-only
- Windows-only platform
The verdict
TaskbarX provides extensive taskbar positioning and appearance controls in a portable package. Windows 11 users should verify their build, and all users should note the archived repository.
Who it suits
TaskbarX suits Windows users who want adjustable icon placement, taskbar styling, or separate monitor settings. The portable build fits users who prefer no installer or background service.
Plans and prices
Free portable build
Windows utility · portable ZIP · all features
Read 15 Oct 2026 · taskbarx.app
Microsoft Store version
Same features as free build · automatic updates · easier installation
Read 15 Oct 2026 · windowscentral.com
TaskbarX portable build
Free · portable ZIP · same features as Microsoft Store version
Read 30 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app
TaskbarX Microsoft Store version
Adds automatic updates · features identical to free portable build
Read 30 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app
On the record
- Animations
- It includes 42 animation choices, including an instant no-animation option.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Center alignment
- The utility keeps taskbar icons centered when icons are added or removed.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Command-line API
- The README documents command-line switches for stopping the app, selecting styles, setting offsets, choosing animations, controlling refresh rates and hiding taskbar elements.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Current release
- The official site lists version 1.7.8.0 as the latest stable release.taskbarx.app · read 15 Oct 2026
- Custom start button
- The feature list includes hiding the Start button and using a custom Start button.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The app is portable, requires no installer, makes no registry edits and uses no background services.taskbarx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Documentation depth
- Public documentation consists mainly of the README feature list, Windows compatibility notes, command-line reference and download links.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Icon positioning
- Icons can be moved to the exact center or nudged left or right to a chosen position.taskbarx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Icon spacing
- Users can adjust spacing between icons and resize them.taskbarx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Implementation language
- Softorage identifies the software as written in Visual Basic .NET.softorage.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Initial development date
- Softorage lists the initial release as May 6, 2018.softorage.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Installation
- Installation consists of extracting the ZIP, running TaskbarX.exe, opening the Configurator and optionally enabling startup.taskbarx.app · read 15 Oct 2026
- Installation and support
- The site provides an installation guide, FAQ, troubleshooting guide and contact page.taskbarx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Licence
- TaskbarX is released under the MIT licence.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- TaskbarX is free and open source under the MIT license.taskbarx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Limit: display redraws
- An AlternativeTo reviewer reported icons randomly returning left, opaque or black taskbar redraws, and needing manual refreshes.alternativeto.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: startup flicker
- Windows Central reported occasional startup hiccups where icons briefly jumped between their normal and centered positions.windowscentral.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The project identifies Chris Andriessen as its developer.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
