A lightweight (uses a few MB of RAM and almost no CPU) utility that makes the Windows taskbar translucent/transparent on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Publisher’s description
What is TranslucentTB?
TranslucentTB is an open-source customisation program for Windows from Charles Milette. It ranks 7th by popularity among customisation in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSIX. It needs Windows 10 1903 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.2.0.0, released on August 31, 2026. 6 versions are listed since March 4, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 54,998 times. The source code on GitHub (TranslucentTB/TranslucentTB) has 20,608 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “A lightweight utility that makes the Windows taskbar translucent/transparent.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
In short: TranslucentTB is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is TranslucentTB 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:
3F740E7019E11FF455AF374945EDB25413E0567C1EB6A16AFEFB23A496545649· 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 6 versions ›6 versions over 2 years · about 2.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.2.0.0Latest | August 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 2026.1 | March 7, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 2025.1 | April 24, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 2025.1.0.0 | April 24, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 2024.3.0.0 | December 12, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 2024.1.0.0 | March 4, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CharlesMilette.TranslucentTB -echoco install translucenttb -yscoop install extras/translucenttbAdd-AppxPackage -Path bundle.msixbundleGet-AppxPackage -Name 28017CharlesMilette.TranslucentTB | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Charles Milette
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/TranslucentTB/TranslucentTB
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1903+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSIX
- Version
- 2026.2.0.0
- Released
- August 31, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 3, 2024
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 2.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 54,998
- GitHub stars
- 20,608
- GitHub forks
- 1,267
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- CharlesMilette.TranslucentTB
- Chocolatey package
- translucenttb
- Scoop package
- extras/translucenttb
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is TranslucentTB free?
Yes. TranslucentTB is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is TranslucentTB 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 TranslucentTB 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 TranslucentTB be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does TranslucentTB support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1903 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does TranslucentTB run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of TranslucentTB?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 4, 2024.
What are alternatives to TranslucentTB?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and Lively Wallpaper. The alternatives page compares them.
