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TranslucentTB

TranslucentTB is a free Windows utility for changing the appearance of the taskbar.

Place
#18 of 34
Score
5.9
TranslucentTB's website

What TranslucentTB is

TranslucentTB is a free Windows utility for changing the appearance of the taskbar. Its styles include Normal, Opaque, Clear, Blur and Acrylic. Dynamic modes can change the taskbar when a window is visible or maximized, or when Start, Search or Task View is open. A color picker offers alpha control and live preview, with separate color customization for taskbar states. On Windows 10, dynamic modes can show or hide the Aero Peek button; on Windows 11, they can show or hide the taskbar line. The project describes support for Windows 10 and Windows 11 and recommends build 19041 or newer, while noting that some effects depend on the Windows build and graphics hardware or driver. The app is available free from the Microsoft Store, with an installer and portable ZIP offered through GitHub releases. The portable ZIP works only on Windows 11. The Store version offers background auto-updates. The software is GPLv3-licensed, compatible with RoundedTB and ExplorerPatcher, and the project points users to GitHub issues and discussions for support.

Good

  • Five taskbar styles, including Blur and Acrylic
  • Dynamic modes respond to windows and system panels
  • Color picker includes alpha control and live preview
  • Free software under the GPLv3 license

Watch out

  • Portable ZIP works only on Windows 11
  • Some visual effects depend on build and GPU or driver
  • Some antivirus products may flag the program

Who it suits

TranslucentTB suits Windows 10 and 11 users who want to customize taskbar transparency, colors or state-dependent appearance. Users seeking a portable copy should note that the ZIP is limited to Windows 11.

Verdict

TranslucentTB offers focused taskbar appearance controls at no cost for Windows. Check Windows build and graphics capabilities if particular visual effects matter to you.

Plans and prices

From TranslucentTB's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
FreeFreeWindows taskbar customization

The facts

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

What it does

Color controls
The color picker supports alpha and live preview, and colors can be customized for taskbar states.checked 7 Oct 2026
Distribution
The project says it is free to download from the Microsoft Store and also offers an app installer and a portable ZIP through GitHub releases.checked 7 Oct 2026
Dynamic modes
Dynamic modes can change the taskbar’s appearance when a window is visible or maximized, or when Start, Search, or Task View is open.checked 7 Oct 2026
Integrations
The project says TranslucentTB is compatible with RoundedTB and ExplorerPatcher.checked 7 Oct 2026
License
The project says the software is free software under the GPLv3 license.checked 7 Oct 2026
Purpose
TranslucentTB is a lightweight utility that makes the Windows taskbar translucent or transparent.checked 7 Oct 2026
Security
The project says its source is open and welcomes security reviews; it also notes that some antivirus products may flag the program.checked 7 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to GitHub issues for bug reports and feature requests, and provides GitHub discussions.checked 7 Oct 2026
System requirements
The maker’s site lists Windows 10/11 and recommends build 19041 or newer; it says some visual effects depend on the build and GPU or driver capabilities.checked 7 Oct 2026
Taskbar styles
Styles include Normal, Opaque, Clear, Blur, and Acrylic.checked 7 Oct 2026
Updates
The Microsoft Store version offers background auto-updates, according to the project README.checked 7 Oct 2026

The company

Maker identity
The GitHub README describes TranslucentTB as a team effort and names contributors, but the opened pages do not state a headquarters or founding date.checked 7 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Supported platform
The project describes support for Windows 10 and Windows 11; its portable ZIP version is stated to work only on Windows 11.checked 7 Oct 2026
Windows-specific features
On Windows 10, the app can show or hide the Aero Peek button by dynamic mode; on Windows 11, it can show or hide the taskbar line by dynamic mode.checked 7 Oct 2026

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