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TaskbarX

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Spec score 8.4 #3 of 34 in Taskbar Customization Software

What it is

TaskbarX is a free, open-source Windows utility for positioning taskbar icons and changing taskbar styling. Icons can be placed at the exact center or nudged 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. Unlimited taskbars can have independent settings per monitor, including vertical taskbars. The portable build needs no installer, makes no registry edits, and uses no background services. TaskbarX is released under the MIT license. The site says Windows 10 is fully supported; on Windows 11, centering works through build 22621.1265 but not on modern builds. Version 1.7.8.0 is listed as latest stable, and the GitHub repository is archived and read-only. A Store version offers automatic updates for an optional donation.

Spec sheet

What it does
TaskbarX repositions Windows taskbar icons toward the center or another user-selected position.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Purpose
TaskbarX centers Windows taskbar icons with customizable animations and taskbar styling.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app
Security
The site recommends downloading only from its linked GitHub releases or Microsoft Store and says repackaged mirror copies may include adware.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app
Founded
2018Read 28 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app
Maker
The project identifies Chris Andriessen as its developer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Animations
It includes 42 animation choices, including an instant no-animation option.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Center alignment
The utility keeps taskbar icons centered when icons are added or removed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
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.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Current release
The official site lists version 1.7.8.0 as the latest stable release.Read 15 Oct 2026 · taskbarx.app
Custom start button
The feature list includes hiding the Start button and using a custom Start button.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Distribution
The app is portable, requires no installer, makes no registry edits and uses no background services.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app
Documentation depth
Public documentation consists mainly of the README feature list, Windows compatibility notes, command-line reference and download links.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Icon positioning
Icons can be moved to the exact center or nudged left or right to a chosen position.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app
Icon spacing
Users can adjust spacing between icons and resize them.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app
Implementation language
Softorage identifies the software as written in Visual Basic .NET.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softorage.com
Initial development date
Softorage lists the initial release as May 6, 2018.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softorage.com
Installation
Installation consists of extracting the ZIP, running TaskbarX.exe, opening the Configurator and optionally enabling startup.Read 15 Oct 2026 · taskbarx.app
Installation and support
The site provides an installation guide, FAQ, troubleshooting guide and contact page.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app
Licence
TaskbarX is released under the MIT licence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Licensing
TaskbarX is free and open source under the MIT license.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app
Limit: display redraws
An AlternativeTo reviewer reported icons randomly returning left, opaque or black taskbar redraws, and needing manual refreshes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Limit: startup flicker
Windows Central reported occasional startup hiccups where icons briefly jumped between their normal and centered positions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · windowscentral.com
Multi-monitor
TaskbarX supports unlimited taskbars with independent settings per monitor, including vertical taskbars.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app
Multi-monitor support
The README says unlimited monitors and unlimited taskbars are supported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Portable operation
The official site describes a roughly 2.3 MB portable package with no installer, registry edits or background services.Read 15 Oct 2026 · taskbarx.app
Position offsets
Users can adjust the icon position relative to the taskbar center or between taskbar regions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Praise: resource use
Windows Central described TaskbarX as lightweight with minimal CPU and RAM usage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · windowscentral.com
Praise: visual customization
Windows Central praised icon centering, blur and acrylic effects, and the ability to fine-tune the center position.Read 15 Oct 2026 · windowscentral.com
Rating on AlternativeTo
5 out of 5 from 1 reviewRead 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Rating on Microsoft Store
3.0 out of 5 from 315 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · softorage.com
Release status
The latest stable version listed is 1.7.8.0, and the site says the TaskbarX GitHub repository is archived and read-only.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app
Repository status
GitHub marks the repository as archived and read-only since June 12, 2025.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
SDKs and integrations
The repository lists ModernWPF, TaskScheduler and Emoji.Wpf as referenced libraries; it does not describe third-party service integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Self-hosting
The reviewed pages describe a local Windows executable and do not document a server component or self-hosting deployment.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
SourceForge status
SourceForge classifies TaskbarX as freeware and lists the last update as August 28, 2025.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
System requirements
Softorage reports that system requirements are not available on its listing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softorage.com
Taskbar appearance
The taskbar can use transparent, blur, opaque or accent backgrounds with adjustable color.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app
Taskbar styling
The program supports transparent, blur, acrylic and opaque taskbar styles plus color and transparency controls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Vertical taskbars
Vertical taskbar layouts are supported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Windows 10 support
TaskbarX was built for Windows 10 and the project describes Windows 10 as its supported target.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Windows 11 limitation
The README says Windows 11 builds newer than 10.0.22621.1265 are unsupported, while older builds can retain limited functionality.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Windows support
The site says TaskbarX is fully supported on Windows 10; on Windows 11 it can center icons through build 22621.1265, while centering does not work on modern builds.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app

Plans and prices

Free portable build Free Windows utility · portable ZIP · all features Read 15 Oct 2026 · taskbarx.app
TaskbarX portable build Free Free · portable ZIP · same features as Microsoft Store version Read 30 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app
Microsoft Store version $1.09, paid once $1.09 Same features as free build · automatic updates · easier installation Read 15 Oct 2026 · windowscentral.com
TaskbarX Microsoft Store version Price not published Optional small paid donation; exact amount not stated Adds automatic updates · features identical to free portable build Read 30 Sep 2026 · taskbarx.app

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source
  • Portable, with no installer
  • Independent multi-monitor settings
  • Adjustable positioning, spacing, and size
  • Transparent and blur backgrounds

Limits

  • Windows 11 centering fails on modern builds
  • GitHub repository is archived and read-only
  • Microsoft Store donation amount is unstated

Who it suits

It suits Windows users who want adjustable icon placement, animations, spacing, and taskbar backgrounds. Multi-monitor users can configure each monitor separately.

Verdict

TaskbarX offers detailed taskbar positioning and appearance controls in a portable free build. Windows 11 users should verify their build because current centering support is limited.

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