TrayStatus shows you the status of keyboard keys like Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock, Alt, Ctrl, and more, right in your system tray.
Publisher’s description
What is TrayStatus?
TrayStatus is a proprietary drivers & hardware program for Windows from Binary Fortress Software. It ranks 39th by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 26.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.2.1.0, released on July 24, 2026. 14 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 276,138 times. Similar programs include Barrier, SharpKeys and WinCompose.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: TrayStatus is a drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is TrayStatus safe to download?
- The file is served by binaryfortressdownloads.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
465C98242268865564665DD8B8531DFED9F475283D25E893A12EB6AC62FB5DDF· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 14 versions ›14 versions over 5 years · about 2.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2.1.0Latest | July 24, 2026 | 26.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.2.0.0 | July 22, 2026 | 26.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.1.4.0 | January 8, 2026 | 25.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.1.3.0 | January 7, 2026 | 25.2 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.1.2.0 | December 22, 2025 | 24.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.1.1.0 | December 19, 2025 | 25.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.1.0.0 | December 18, 2025 | 24.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.0.0.0 | December 10, 2024 | 23.1 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BinaryFortress.TrayStatus -echoco install traystatus -yTrayStatusSetup-5.2.1.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Binary Fortress Software
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 5.2.1.0
- Released
- July 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 14
- Updates / year
- 2.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 276,138
- Website
- traystatus.com
- winget ID
- BinaryFortress.TrayStatus
- Chocolatey package
- traystatus
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is TrayStatus free?
TrayStatus 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 TrayStatus safe to download?
The download comes from binaryfortressdownloads.com; 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 TrayStatus 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 TrayStatus be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does TrayStatus run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of TrayStatus?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to TrayStatus?
Barrier, SharpKeys, WinCompose, Dell Command | Update and Dokan Library. The alternatives page compares them.
