RetroBar

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About

RetroBar is ranked #5 of 27 in taskbar customization software on Inferse. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

Compared on taskbar customization software

Free plan: Yesgithub.com
Platform: windowsgithub.com
Taskbar positioning: Yesgithub.com
Transparency controls: Yesgithub.com
Multi-monitor support: Yesgithub.com
Taskbar sizing: Yesgithub.com
Portable version: Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose: RetroBar replaces the modern Windows taskbar with a classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, or Vista style.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Taskbar tools: It includes a native notification area with balloon notifications, a task list with UWP app support and drag reordering, and a Quick Launch toolbar.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Customization: Users can choose built in themes, install custom themes, and adjust taskbar layout and appearance.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Display options: The taskbar can be placed on any screen edge, resized across multiple rows, and shown on multiple monitors.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Other features: Features include a modern Start menu button, optional clock, auto-hide, Vista style window thumbnails, and an input language and keyboard layout switcher.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
System requirements: RetroBar supports Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 and requires Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Install options: The project provides an installer and portable versions; the installer can download and install the required runtime when needed.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
License: The GitHub repository identifies the project as licensed under Apache-2.0.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security note: The release page says the installer is unsigned and Windows Defender may require users to choose “more info” and then “run anyway.”github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Runtime update: The latest release notes say Windows 10 and later builds use .NET 10 and users may be prompted to install it when updating.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Community and support: The project points users to its Discord server and GitHub issues for community and issue discussion.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations: The README gives recommended Open-Shell Menu settings for compatibility with RetroBar.github.com · 30 Sept 2026