Best Taskbar Customization Software in 2026
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In short: DisplayFusion is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of GroupManager and Taskbar Groups. The best-ranked option with a free plan is GroupManager.
Taskbar customization software gives you options for changing taskbar behavior and appearance. Compare app grouping controls, taskbar positioning and sizing, and transparency controls to focus on the adjustments you want. Multi-monitor support, platform, and portable-version availability can help refine the comparison; check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing as well. The ranking begins with 7+ Taskbar Tweaker, ExplorerPatcher, and YASB Reborn, followed by TaskbarX and RetroBar. Consider which listed controls suit your desktop setup, whether you are organizing apps or changing taskbar placement and size.
29 taskbar customization software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 DisplayFusion No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 2 GroupManager No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 3 Taskbar Groups No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Platform: windowsTaskbar positioning: YesTransparency controls: Yes
- 4 Winstep Nexus Dock No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Platform: windowsTaskbar positioning: YesTransparency controls: Yes
- 5 7+ Taskbar Tweaker No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Platform: windows
- 6 ExplorerPatcher No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Platform: windowsTaskbar positioning: Yes
- 7 RetroBar No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Platform: windowsTaskbar positioning: YesTransparency controls: Yes
- 8 TaskbarX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Platform: windowsTaskbar positioning: YesTransparency controls: Yes
- 9 YASB Reborn No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Platform: windowsTaskbar positioning: YesTransparency controls: Yes
- 10 SpaceMonger No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Platform: windowsTransparency controls: Yes
- 11 Actual Multiple Monitors No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Platform: windowsTaskbar positioning: YesTransparency controls: Yes
- 12 RainbowTaskbar No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3Free Platform: windowsTaskbar positioning: YesTransparency controls: Yes
- 13 TaskbarDock No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Platform: windowsTaskbar positioning: NoTransparency controls: Yes
- 14 glassbar No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Platform: windowsTransparency controls: Yes
- 15 Taskbar Widgets No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Platform: windowsTaskbar positioning: Yes
- 16 TaskbarXI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Platform: windowsTaskbar positioning: Yes
- 17 TranslucentTB No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Platform: windowsTransparency controls: Yes
- 18 TrayToolbar No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Platform: windows
- 19 Winzoo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Platform: windowsTaskbar positioning: Yes
- 20 MonitorDock No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Platform: windows
- 21 SmartTaskbar No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Platform: windows
- 22 Taskbar Hide No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Platform: windows
- 23 UltraMon No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Platform: windowsTaskbar positioning: Yes
- 24 Winhance No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 25 Actual Transparent Window No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Platform: windowsTransparency controls: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which taskbar customization software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
DisplayFusion is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 6.3. GroupManager is second and Taskbar Groups third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.