Minimize windows to the system tray (notification) area
Publisher’s description
What is Finestray?
Finestray is an open-source program for Windows from Benbuck. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.5, released on August 18, 2026. 4 versions are listed since March 1, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (benbuck/finestray) has 43 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Minimize windows to the tray”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Finestray is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Finestray safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A23C1E2E5C5319015DC467E302C066C673D242733916F2841CD9AE8B026A0ED3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 1 year · about 2.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5Latest | August 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.4 | May 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.3.0.0 | March 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.0.0 | March 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Benbuck.Finestray -eFinestray-0.5-win64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Benbuck
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/benbuck/finestray
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.5
- Released
- August 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 3, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 2.7
- GitHub stars
- 43
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Benbuck.Finestray
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Finestray free?
Yes. Finestray is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Finestray safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Finestray with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Finestray be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Finestray run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Finestray?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 1, 2025.
Can I use Finestray without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.