Popular: Data updated November 2, 2026

Categories

Internet1,362
Communication321
Audio & video907
Graphics & design543
Office & productivity1,121
Developer tools3,142
AI tools536
Security & privacy390
System tools3,140
Games525
Education & science239
Network & IT282

HideDesktopApps alternatives

System tray app to hide/show desktop icons, taskbar, and windows via hotkeys.

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12 Windows apps in the same category as HideDesktopApps, ranked by what they have in common and by popularity.

  • PowerToys

    Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.

    Open source 0.102.3001 4M ↓ ★ 139.6K desktop, windows
  • Scribus

    Open Source Desktop Publishing

    Open source 1.6.6 110.1K ↓ ★ 641 desktop
  • Mattermost

    Access your Mattermost instance with your credentials using the desktop app

    Open source 6.3.1 201.8K ↓ ★ 2.3K desktop
  • Rainmeter

    Desktop customisation tool.

    Open source 4.5.28.3936 77.9K ↓ ★ 6.1K desktop
  • TranslucentTB

    A lightweight utility that makes the Windows taskbar translucent/transparent.

    Open source 2026.2.0.0 55K ↓ ★ 20.6K taskbar, windows
  • AltSnap

    Easily drag windows when pressing the alt key. Unofficial fork of AltDrag from Stefan Sundin.

    Open source 1.68 10.1K ↓ ★ 5.3K desktop, windows
  • Lively Wallpaper

    Free and open-source software that allows users to set animated desktop wallpapers and screensavers.

    Open source 2.2.1.0 19.4K ↓ ★ 19.9K desktop
  • IPFS Desktop

    An unobtrusive and user-friendly desktop application for IPFS on Windows, Mac and Linux.

    Open source 0.50.1 22.8K ↓ ★ 6.6K desktop
  • WinDynamicDesktop

    Port of macOS Mojave Dynamic Desktop feature to Windows

    Open source 5.7.0 8K ↓ ★ 5.1K desktop, windows
  • Zebar

    Zebar creates cross-platform taskbars, desktop widgets, and popups.

    Open source 3.3.1 3.2K ↓ ★ 3.1K desktop, taskbar, windows
  • Windhawk

    The customisation marketplace for Windows programmes.

    Free 1.7.3 11.2K ↓ ★ 9.5K windows
  • ElevenClock

    Freedom for your Windows 11 Clock.

    Open source 4.4.1.1 4.8K ↓ ★ 2.5K taskbar, tray, windows

Comparison

AppLicenceVersionUpdatedGitHub starsChocolatey downloads
HideDesktopApps Open source 1.2.4 October 30, 2026 — —
PowerToys Open source 0.102.3001 October 28, 2026 139.6K 4M
Scribus Open source 1.6.6 April 13, 2026 641 110.1K
Mattermost Open source 6.3.1 October 15, 2026 2.3K 201.8K
Rainmeter Open source 4.5.28.3936 October 13, 2026 6.1K 77.9K
TranslucentTB Open source 2026.2.0.0 October 5, 2026 20.6K 55K
AltSnap Open source 1.68 July 10, 2026 5.3K 10.1K
Lively Wallpaper Open source 2.2.1.0 July 7, 2026 19.9K 19.4K
IPFS Desktop Open source 0.50.1 September 15, 2026 6.6K 22.8K
WinDynamicDesktop Open source 5.7.0 June 18, 2026 5.1K 8K
Zebar Open source 3.3.1 March 16, 2026 3.1K 3.2K
Windhawk Free 1.7.3 December 9, 2025 9.5K 11.2K
ElevenClock Open source 4.4.1.1 August 5, 2024 2.5K 4.8K