gohide hides the running applications you choose - their windows, taskbar buttons and even their
system-tray icons - with a single global hotkey, then restores everything exactly where it was.
Most classic window hiders stopped working on the redesigned Windows 11 notification area; gohide
still hides tray icons there. It can also mute an app while hidden, or suspend it entirely so a
hidden game stops using CPU and GPU. Everything is fully reversible, works offline, and needs no
account and no telemetry. Free for up to 3 managed apps; an optional Pro tier is a one-time
perpetual purchase with no subscription.
Publisher’s description
What is gohide?
gohide by Xianwei Zhu is proprietary Windows software in the customisation category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 2004 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.1.0, released on October 25, 2026. The version history goes back to September 1, 2026: 24 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (gohide/GoHide) has 2 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “Hide app windows, taskbar buttons & system-tray icons on Windows 10/11 with one hotkey — a lightweight boss key for focus, screen-sharing & privacy. Restore everything exactly as it was.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: gohide is a customisation tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is gohide 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:
15947B3899B679EDE202B2FD0FAE85906E9FCE93BD256D0F18C7C2BA5413FEA0· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 24 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1.0Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 6.0.0 | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.8.7 | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.8.6 | October 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.8.5 | October 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.8.4 | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.8.3 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.8.2 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id gohide.gohide -egohide-6.1.0-win-Setup.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Xianwei Zhu
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/gohide/GoHide
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 2004+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 6.1.0
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 1, 2026
- Versions listed
- 24
- GitHub stars
- 2
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- gohide.net
- winget ID
- gohide.gohide
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is gohide free?
gohide is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is gohide 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 gohide 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 gohide be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does gohide support?
The installer requires Windows 10 2004 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does gohide 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 gohide?
The versions page lists all 24 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 1, 2026.
Can I use gohide without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to gohide?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and TranslucentTB. The alternatives page compares them.
