Deskloom review
A free themed desktop tool that adds taskbar styles alongside broader Windows customization.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Deskloom is a free Windows desktop-customization application for people who want to coordinate taskbar appearance with the rest of the desktop. Its core elements include dynamic wallpaper, multiple taskbar styles such as Floating Dock, desktop widgets, visual groups and cursor themes. These can be combined into reusable scenes, giving users a way to switch between complete desktop arrangements rather than changing each element individually.
The standout feature is the scene system. A saved scene can combine wallpaper, taskbar style, widgets, groups and cursors, while widgets cover clocks, system readings, notes, network, storage and battery. Visual desktop groups organize items without moving the underlying files, which keeps the customization focused on presentation. Deskloom also includes recovery and rollback for supported Windows appearance changes, adding a way to restore those changes when needed.
Deskloom’s fit is specific: it is designed for Windows 11 25H2 or later on x64 systems, and its broader desktop focus means it is less direct than a tool dedicated only to taskbar customization. Scenes and settings are stored locally, with no account or runtime internet connection required. Choose Deskloom if you want a themed desktop built around multiple taskbar styles, saved layouts and widgets. Choose a narrower taskbar tool instead if taskbar changes are your only priority or if the stated Windows platform requirements do not fit your system.
Deskloom pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free Windows desktop customization with no account required
- Reusable scenes combine wallpaper, taskbar styles, widgets and groups
- Rollback restores supported Windows appearance changes
- Where it doesn't
- Windows-only and designed for Windows 11 25H2 or later on x64
- Broader desktop scope is less direct than dedicated taskbar tools
- Rollback applies only to supported appearance changes
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