Winzoo

Spec sheet

Purpose

Winzoo is a lightweight taskbar replacement for Windows 10 and 11.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Product

Winzoo is a lightweight taskbar replacement for Windows 10 and 11.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support

The maker welcomes donations through a PayPal link and says any amount is appreciated.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The repository lists an MIT license.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

App features

It works with Jump Lists and shows progress bars for apps that support them.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

App menu

Its custom-drawn apps menu includes keyboard navigation and search.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Features

It has custom-drawn task buttons with app icons and titles, plus an apps menu with keyboard navigation and search.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Implementation

It is written in C++20 using Win32 APIs and has no third-party libraries or runtime dependencies beyond Windows.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Installation

The project describes Winzoo as a single executable that needs no installer.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Monitor support

Winzoo is per-monitor DPI aware and supports separate pinning for each monitor on the taskbar and apps menu.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Per-monitor controls

Winzoo is per-monitor DPI aware and supports separate pinning on each monitor.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Positioning

The taskbar can be positioned at the top, bottom, left, right, or as a floating bar.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Requirements

The stated usage requirement is Windows 10 or Windows 11.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Settings

Settings are stored in the registry and can be imported or exported to share across people or machines.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Taskbar behavior

When running, Winzoo hides the native Windows taskbar and reserves the same desktop space through the Windows AppBar API.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Usage

The native taskbar is restored when Winzoo exits.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Window features

It supports Jump Lists and progress bars for apps that support them.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Where Specifiction places it

• Taskbar Customization Software#28 of 346.3