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eXtra Buttons

eXtra Buttons adds customizable controls to Windows window captions to help organize windows and the desktop.

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#27 of 65
Score
5.9
eXtra Buttons's website

What eXtra Buttons is

eXtra Buttons adds customizable controls to Windows window captions to help organize windows and the desktop. Its 13 listed choices include Always on top, Send to back, Full screen, Bookmarks, transparency, and options for minimizing windows to the tray. Users can select which buttons appear and arrange their order, then assign keyboard and modifier-key combinations to individual controls; duplicate combinations are not allowed. The software can be configured to start with the system, and users can exclude applications from its integration. Another setting hides caption buttons while keeping their functions in the window system menu. Bookmarks can point to folders, Internet Explorer addresses, or standalone applications. The maker says it works with Windows versions starting at Windows 98 and including Windows 7, and displays version 2.2.5 beta on its homepage. eXtra Buttons is free forever, with donations encouraged to support development. The maker credits Nikolaj Parshutin as main author and Alex Skrypnyk as co-author, and accepts feature suggestions and issue reports by email.

Good

  • Offers 13 window-caption button options.
  • Users can choose and reorder displayed buttons.
  • Individual buttons can use keyboard shortcuts.
  • Can exclude selected applications from integration.
  • Freeware, with donations encouraged.

Watch out

  • Displayed version is identified as beta.
  • Compatibility information ends with Windows 7.
  • No free trial is listed.

Who it suits

It suits Windows users who want extra caption controls for managing windows, shortcuts, and bookmarks. Its listed compatibility information covers Windows versions from Windows 98 through Windows 7.

Verdict

eXtra Buttons adds configurable controls and shortcuts to Windows window captions at no charge. Check the maker’s stated Windows compatibility and beta version details before choosing it.

Plans and prices

From eXtra Buttons's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
eXtra ButtonsFreeFreeware; donation-supported

The facts

Each one read from eXtra Buttons's own pages, with the date it was checked.

Where it runs

Application exclusions
Users can add applications to an excluded-applications list so eXtra Buttons will not integrate with them.checked 11 Oct 2026

What it does

Authors
The maker credits Nikolaj Parshutin as the main author and Alex Skrypnyk as a co-author.checked 11 Oct 2026
Button choices
The maker lists 13 buttons, including Always on top, Send to back, Full screen, Bookmarks, transparency, and minimize-to-tray options.checked 11 Oct 2026
Compatibility limit
The maker’s homepage says the software works with Windows versions starting at Windows 98 and including Windows 7.checked 11 Oct 2026
Customizable set
Users can change the quantity and order of buttons to show only the ones they need.checked 11 Oct 2026
Folder bookmarks
The bookmarks feature supports folders and Internet Explorer addresses as well as standalone applications.checked 11 Oct 2026
Hotkeys
Users can assign keyboard and modifier-key combinations to individual buttons, and duplicate combinations are not allowed.checked 11 Oct 2026
Pricing
The FAQ says eXtra Buttons is free forever and asks users to consider donating to support development.checked 11 Oct 2026
Startup
The software can be configured to start with the system.checked 11 Oct 2026
Support
The maker invites users to suggest features or report issues by email at [email protected].checked 11 Oct 2026
Supported integrations
The maker’s future-plans page marks Chrome, Firefox, Skype, and Visual Studio integration work as released.checked 11 Oct 2026
Version
The homepage identifies the current displayed version as 2.2.5 beta.checked 11 Oct 2026
What it does
eXtra Buttons adds functional buttons to Windows window captions to help organize windows and the desktop.checked 11 Oct 2026
Window menu
Users can remove buttons from window title bars while keeping the features available in the window system menu.checked 11 Oct 2026

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