A Windows background daemon that keeps the taskbar hidden across all monitors using WinEvent hooks.
Publisher’s description
What is TaskbarHider?
TaskbarHider is an open-source customisation program for Windows from herm1t. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Project description on GitHub: “Windows background daemon that keeps the taskbar hidden across all monitors.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: TaskbarHider is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is TaskbarHider 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:
9D7063AFCD945A775CE9503EF99850069CD4BB30FCE1B4B3B15D38FBE1F82A8F· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | May 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id herm1t.TaskbarHider -emsiexec /i TaskbarHider.msi /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- herm1t
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/herm1t0/TaskbarHider
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- May 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 29, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- herm1t.TaskbarHider
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Frequently asked questions
Is TaskbarHider free?
Yes. TaskbarHider is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is TaskbarHider 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 TaskbarHider 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 TaskbarHider be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does TaskbarHider run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to TaskbarHider?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and TranslucentTB. The alternatives page compares them.
