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Taskbar Groups

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Spec score 7.8 #12 of 34 in Taskbar Customization Software

What it is

Taskbar Groups is a free Windows utility for organizing shortcuts into groups on the taskbar. Groups can contain .exe and .lnk shortcuts, folders, Windows Store apps, and Steam games or software. Users can choose group colors and opacity, pick an icon, edit shortcut names, and set how many shortcuts appear on each row. Optional launch settings include working directories and arguments; Ctrl+Enter can launch all shortcuts in a group, while number keys 1–0 launch shortcuts in positions one through ten. The utility stores group and shortcut icons in each group’s local configuration folder and can regenerate the cache when the group is saved again. A release note lists support for multiple monitors, vertical and top taskbars, and hidden taskbars. Setup involves downloading the latest release ZIP, unpacking it, and running TaskbarGroups.exe. The project is MIT-licensed. Group names are limited to 49 characters and cannot contain special characters; shortcut entry names are limited to 27 characters. A moved shortcut may stop launching until the group is edited again.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Taskbar Groups is a lightweight Windows utility for creating groups of shortcuts in the taskbar.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The repository says the project is licensed under the MIT License.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker
The GitHub profile identifies the maker as Jack Schierbeck and lists Stockholm, Sweden.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Bulk launch
An optional setting allows all shortcuts in a group to launch with Ctrl+Enter.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Compatibility limit
If a shortcut is moved, the application may no longer launch it until the group is edited again.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Customization
Users can customize group colors and opacity, choose an icon, and edit shortcut names.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Download
The README says to download the latest release ZIP, unpack it, and run TaskbarGroups.exe.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Entry name limit
Shortcut entry names have a maximum length of 27 characters.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Group layout
Users can set how many shortcuts appear on each row of a group.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Group name limit
Group names allow no special characters and have a maximum length of 49 characters.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Hotkeys
The README says number keys 1–0 launch shortcuts in positions 1–10.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Icon caching
The program stores shortcut icons locally in each group’s config folder and can regenerate the cache when the group is saved again.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Icon handling
The application caches group and shortcut icons locally in each group's config folder.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Launch options
Users can set working directories and launch arguments for shortcuts, and enable Ctrl+Enter to launch all shortcuts in a group.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Moved shortcuts
If a shortcut is moved, the README says the application may no longer launch it until the group is edited again.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Multi monitor support
A release note says the app supports multiple monitors, vertical and top taskbars, and hidden taskbars.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Multiple monitors
A release note lists support for multiple monitors, vertical and top taskbars, and hidden taskbars.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Notable limit
Group names allow up to 49 characters and cannot contain special characters; shortcut entry names allow up to 27 characters.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Shortcut types
Groups can contain .exe and .lnk shortcuts, folders, Windows Store apps, and Steam games or software.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Taskbar Groups Free Windows utility · MIT licensed Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Groups support apps, folders, and Steam software.
  • Colors, opacity, and icons are customizable.
  • Supports multiple monitors and taskbar positions.
  • Project is MIT-licensed.
  • Free to use.

Limits

  • Group names cannot contain special characters.
  • Group names are limited to 49 characters.
  • Shortcut names are limited to 27 characters.
  • Moved shortcuts may need the group edited again.

Who it suits

Taskbar Groups suits Windows users who want taskbar shortcuts organized into customizable groups. It can also launch all shortcuts in a group or selected shortcuts by number key.

Verdict

Taskbar Groups offers free shortcut grouping with launch options and visual customization. Note the name limits and the possibility that moved shortcuts need their group edited before they launch again.

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