The developer provides a free portable GitHub ZIP. The optional Microsoft Store package is a separate purchase route.

TaskbarX — Windows 10 Taskbar Customization

Q: Does TaskbarX work on Windows 11?

TaskbarX was built for Windows 10. According to the archived README, the original tool does not work with the newer Windows 11 taskbar builds.

Q: How do I remove TaskbarX?

Stop TaskbarX in Configurator, remove its scheduled startup task, then delete the extracted portable folder.

Q: Where do I download TaskbarX?

Check the archived ChrisAnd1998/TaskbarX GitHub releases for upstream binaries and version notes.

About TaskbarX

TaskbarX changes where application icons appear on the Windows 10 taskbar. The icon group can move toward the center, and TaskbarX can animate the group when programs open or close. It also includes optional background styles such as Transparent, Blur and Acrylic, plus multiple-monitor positioning controls.

The original utility was built for Windows 10. Its archived README explains that modern Windows 11 builds do not support the original centering behavior. Check the compatibility guide before downloading for Windows 11.

Downloads

Version and files

Developer GitHub

Archived open-source project and release details

Documentation

TaskbarX Guides

Setup, task scheduler, styling and recovery

Windows 10 vs Windows 11

On Windows 10, TaskbarX is designed for icon centering, animation, and taskbar appearance options. On Windows 11, the developer explicitly warns that its original behavior does not work on newer builds. For built-in Windows 11 alignment use Settings → Personalization → Taskbar → Taskbar behaviors.

Latest listed archived release: 1.7.8.0. The GitHub project has been read-only since June 2025. Avoid assuming that a newly dated third-party mirror is a new developer release.

TaskbarX Video

▶ Watch a TaskbarX demonstration on YouTube

Frequently Asked

Is TaskbarX free?

Does TaskbarX work on Windows 11?

How do I remove TaskbarX?

Where do I download TaskbarX?

Practical Guides

How to Center Taskbar Icons in Windows 10 with TaskbarXMove pinned and running applications toward the middle of a Windows 10 taskbar.How to Set Up TaskbarX from the Portable ZIPInstall TaskbarX without mistaking the portable release for an installer.Portable TaskbarX vs Microsoft Store EditionCompare the free portable release with the optional Store distribution.Change TaskbarX Centering AnimationsSelect animation behavior when the number of running apps changes.Adjust TaskbarX Animation SpeedMake taskbar icon movement quicker or slower.TaskbarX Offset: Move Icons Left or RightFine-tune the centered position without changing the Windows taskbar layout.Center Icons Between Start and System TrayUnderstand alignment when Windows taskbar controls occupy uneven space.Make a Windows 10 Taskbar Transparent with TaskbarXUse TaskbarX styling to remove most of the solid taskbar background.