SmartTaskbar is a lightweight utility which can automatically switch the display state of the Windows Taskbar.
Publisher’s description
What is SmartTaskbar?
SmartTaskbar is an open-source customisation program for Windows from Chanple. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.5, released on April 18, 2022. 7 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6.7 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Oliviaophia/SmartTaskbar) has 1,446 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “A lightweight utility which can automatically switch the display state of the Windows Taskbar.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6.7 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: SmartTaskbar is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SmartTaskbar 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:
A7B08377906A3D41BFD54141F8BBA8BD5C81CC07E157D7CDB63B23F71FDE9A98· 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 7 versions ›7 versions over 1 year · about 6.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.5Latest | April 18, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.4.4 | April 16, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.4.3 | April 14, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.4.2 | April 13, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.4.1 | April 9, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.4.0 | April 6, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.9 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id chanplecai.smarttaskbar -escoop install extras/smarttaskbarSmartTaskbar_Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Chanple
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Oliviaophia/SmartTaskbar
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.4.5
- Released
- April 18, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 6.7
- GitHub stars
- 1,446
- GitHub forks
- 84
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- chanplecai.smarttaskbar
- Scoop package
- extras/smarttaskbar
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SmartTaskbar free?
Yes. SmartTaskbar is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is SmartTaskbar 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 SmartTaskbar 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 SmartTaskbar be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SmartTaskbar 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 SmartTaskbar?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to SmartTaskbar?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and TranslucentTB. The alternatives page compares them.
