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Taskbar Groups

Free#14 of 34 in Taskbar Customization Software

Taskbar Groups: A free, portable Windows tool for grouping and launching taskbar shortcuts. Ranked #14 of 34 in Taskbar Customization Software by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for organizing taskbar shortcuts into launch groups.

7.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.2 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Organizing taskbar shortcuts into launch groups
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Platform
Windows
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Groups executables, folders, Store apps, and Steam applications
- Custom icons, colors, opacity, and launch behavior settings
- Supports multiple monitors and vertical or top taskbars
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only, with no support for other platforms
- Focused on shortcut organization rather than full taskbar replacement
- Requires configuring groups and shortcut settings to fit each workflow

Our verdict on Taskbar Groups

Taskbar Groups is a lightweight, open-source Windows utility for organizing application shortcuts into named groups that can be pinned to the taskbar. It is aimed at people who want a cleaner way to arrange frequently opened programs, folders, Windows Store apps, and Steam applications without replacing the Windows taskbar. Groups can include executable files and .lnk shortcuts, while editable shortcut names and custom icons help distinguish different launch collections.

Its strongest area is shortcut organization with useful control over how groups look and behave. Users can set custom group colors, adjust background opacity, and choose working directories or launch arguments for shortcuts. A keyboard shortcut can launch every shortcut in a group, which suits workflows built around a particular project or activity. Support for multiple monitors, vertical taskbars, top taskbars, and hidden taskbars also gives it more flexibility than a basic shortcut pinning tool.

Taskbar Groups is a good fit for Windows users who want grouped taskbar access, portable distribution, and an open-source utility focused on launch organization. Its scope is narrower than a full taskbar replacement: the published feature set centers on shortcut groups, appearance controls, and launch settings rather than broader taskbar behavior. Choose it when organizing applications and folders is the main goal; consider an alternative if you need a more comprehensive desktop shell or taskbar customization system.

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Taskbar Groups pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

Taskbar Groups fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Platform	Windows
Taskbar positioning	Yes
Transparency controls	Yes
App grouping controls	Not verified
Multi-monitor support	Yes
Taskbar sizing	Not verified
Portable version	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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