Make your taskbar feel native and gorgeous.
TranslucentTB brings Acrylic, Blur, Transparent, and Opaque styles to your Windows taskbar. Fast, signed, no telemetry, and tuned for near-zero CPU while idle.
- Realistic acrylic & blur simulation
- Typical RAM: 25–60 MB • CPU: ~0% idle
- Signed releases • No telemetry
Quick Instructions
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Download the latest release and run the installer.
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Right-click the TranslucentTB tray icon → pick your style (Acrylic / Blur / Transparent / Opaque).
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Enable Start with Windows from Settings to keep it always on.
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If something conflicts, temporarily disable other taskbar mods and retry.
Open-source, signed builds, zero telemetry.
Idle CPU ~0%, small RAM footprint.
Acrylic, Blur, Transparent, Opaque.
Download TranslucentTB
Fast, safe, and free. Signed builds. No telemetry.
Latest Stable Release
Best for most users on Windows 10/11
- Windows 10/11 (build 19041+ recommended)
- Signed binaries • SmartScreen-friendly
- Low footprint: ~25–60 MB RAM, ~0% idle CPU
Integrity & Signatures
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Changelog (latest)
Performance improvements, stability fixes, and minor UX refinements.
View full notes on the GitHub release.
Powerful, precise taskbar customization
Fine-tune appearance with real Windows-style materials, dynamic context rules, and a live color picker.
Taskbar Materials
Pick a single style for your taskbar or combine with dynamics.
- Opaque — solid tinted bar
- Clear — tinted, see-through
- Blur — subtle blur (Win10 & Win11 build 22000)
- Acrylic — Fluent, depth & glow
- Normal — stock Windows look
Context-Aware Appearance
Automatically swap style/color based on what you’re doing.
- Visible window
- Maximized window
- Start opened
- Search opened
- Task View opened
Each dynamic state can have its own style and color.
Advanced Color Picker
Full alpha control + live preview—dial in exact tints.
- RGBA with transparency (alpha)
- Live preview on change
- Per-state color overrides
Windows-Aware Tweaks
Clean visuals that respect each OS’s quirks.
- Hide Aero Peek button dynamically (Win10)
- Toggle taskbar line per state (Win11)
Plays Nice with Others
Use alongside popular taskbar tools.
- Works with RoundedTB
- Works with ExplorerPatcher
Lightweight by Design
Built to stay out of your way.
- Uses only a few MB of RAM
- ~0% CPU while idle
Open-Source & Signed
Transparent code & safe installs.
- Open-source on GitHub
- Authenticode-signed releases
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common setup, safety, and performance questions.
Is TranslucentTB safe to use?
Yes. TranslucentTB is open-source and its releases are Authenticode-signed. There’s no telemetry. Always download from the official GitHub releases page.
How much CPU/RAM does it use?
It’s designed to be lightweight—typically a few dozen MB of RAM with ~0% CPU while idle. Actual usage can vary slightly by mode and system.
Which Windows versions are supported?
Windows 10 and Windows 11 are supported (we recommend build 19041 or newer). Some visual effects depend on your exact build and GPU/driver capabilities.
What taskbar styles are available?
Opaque, Clear (transparent tint), Blur, Acrylic (Fluent), and the stock Normal look. You can also apply different styles based on context (e.g., Start opened, window maximized).
Can I pick custom colors (with transparency)?
Yes. Use the color picker to set RGBA tints, including alpha (transparency). Per-state overrides let you use different colors for different contexts.
Does it start automatically with Windows?
Right-click the tray icon → Settings → enable Start with Windows. You can disable it from the same menu at any time.
It doesn’t seem to work / conflicts with another tool
If another app modifies the taskbar (e.g., other customization tools), temporarily disable it and test. Also try restarting Explorer or toggling modes in the tray menu.
Is there a Microsoft Store version?
When available, you can install from the Microsoft Store. Otherwise, use the signed installer from GitHub releases.
Portable vs installer — which should I choose?
The installer is recommended for most users (easy updates, signatures). The portable ZIP is handy if you want no system changes—just extract and run.
Do I need admin rights?
No admin rights are required to run the app normally. Some system-level operations (e.g., certain install contexts) may prompt for elevation.
How do I uninstall or reset settings?
Uninstall from Windows Settings → Apps like any standard program. To reset, exit the app from the tray and remove its configuration file from your user profile.
How do I update to the latest version?
Download the latest release from GitHub and install it over your current version. Check the changelog for any special notes.