Best Taskbar Customization Software in 2026
Updated
In short: DisplayFusion is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Winstep Nexus Dock and SpaceMonger. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Winstep Nexus Dock.
Customizing a taskbar can mean changing its placement, appearance, or how apps are grouped. 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 provide further points of comparison; check free-plan options and paid-from prices for cost context. DisplayFusion, Winstep Nexus Dock, and SpaceMonger are among the entries. Consider which controls suit your desktop setup, including whether you need to organize apps, adjust taskbar dimensions, or use different settings across multiple monitors.
29 taskbar customization software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
29ranked
11free plans on this page
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Taskbar Customization Software 25 channels on this page · 118 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromPlatformTaskbar positioningTransparency controlsApp grouping controlsMulti-monitor supportTaskbar sizing Spec sheet Score
01 DisplayFusion Free planYesPaid from34 one-timePlatformnot statedTaskbar positioningnot statedTransparency controlsnot statedApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportnot statedTaskbar sizingnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.2
02 Winstep Nexus Dock Free planYesPaid from12.95 one-timePlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningYesTransparency controlsYesApp grouping controlsYesMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingYes 8/8spec lines stated 7.2
03 SpaceMonger Free planNoPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningnot statedTransparency controlsYesApp grouping controlsYesMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.9
04 GroupManager Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformnot statedTaskbar positioningnot statedTransparency controlsnot statedApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportnot statedTaskbar sizingnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.8
05 MonitorDock Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningnot statedTransparency controlsnot statedApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingYes 3/8spec lines stated 6.7
06 RainbowTaskbar Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningYesTransparency controlsYesApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.7
07 Taskbar Groups Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningYesTransparency controlsYesApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.7
08 TaskbarX Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningYesTransparency controlsYesApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
09 YASB Reborn Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningYesTransparency controlsYesApp grouping controlsYesMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.7
10 7+ Taskbar Tweaker Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningnot statedTransparency controlsnot statedApp grouping controlsYesMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingYes 5/8spec lines stated 6.6
11 Actual Multiple Monitors Free planNoPaid from34.95 one-timePlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningYesTransparency controlsYesApp grouping controlsYesMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingYes 8/8spec lines stated 6.6
12 ExplorerPatcher Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningYesTransparency controlsnot statedApp grouping controlsYesMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.6
13 RetroBar Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningYesTransparency controlsYesApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.6
14 Deskloom Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningnot statedTransparency controlsnot statedApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportnot statedTaskbar sizingnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.2
15 TaskbarDock Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningNoTransparency controlsYesApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingYes 6/8spec lines stated 5.8
16 glassbar Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningnot statedTransparency controlsYesApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportNoTaskbar sizingnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
17 Taskbar Widgets Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningYesTransparency controlsnot statedApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
18 UltraMon Free planNoPaid from39.95 one-timePlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningYesTransparency controlsnot statedApp grouping controlsYesMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingYes 7/8spec lines stated 5.7
19 Winzoo Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningYesTransparency controlsnot statedApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
20 GroDock Free planNoPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningYesTransparency controlsYesApp grouping controlsYesMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 5.6
21 TaskbarXI Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningYesTransparency controlsnot statedApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportYesTaskbar sizingnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.6
22 TranslucentTB Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningnot statedTransparency controlsYesApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportnot statedTaskbar sizingnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.6
23 TrayToolbar Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningnot statedTransparency controlsnot statedApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportnot statedTaskbar sizingYes 3/8spec lines stated 5.6
24 Actual Transparent Window Free planNoPaid from24.95 one-timePlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningnot statedTransparency controlsYesApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportnot statedTaskbar sizingnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.5
25 SmartTaskbar Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlatformwindowsTaskbar positioningnot statedTransparency controlsnot statedApp grouping controlsnot statedMulti-monitor supportnot statedTaskbar sizingYes 3/8spec lines stated 5.5
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Questions about this list
Which taskbar customization software is ranked first on Specifiction?
DisplayFusion is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 7.2. Winstep Nexus Dock is second and SpaceMonger third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.
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