PC-style start menu & recent app launcher, with Android 10 Desktop Mode support!
4.38·17,559 reviews·5,000,000+ downloads
About Taskbar
Taskbar is a tools app developed by Braden Farmer.
How many times has Taskbar been downloaded?
Taskbar has been downloaded 7 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 190 thousand times.
What is the rating of Taskbar?
Taskbar is rated 4.38 out of 5 stars, based on 18 thousand ratings.
Is Taskbar free?
Taskbar is free to download. The APK download size is 2.63 MB. The latest version available is 6.2.2. The last update was on October 1, 2024.
What are the requirements for Taskbar?
Taskbar requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play July 2016.
Description
Taskbar puts a start menu and recent apps tray on top of your screen that's accessible at any time, increasing your productivity and turning your Android tablet (or phone) into a real multitasking machine!
Taskbar supports Android 10's Desktop Mode, allowing you to connect your compatible device to an external display and run apps in resizable windows, for a PC-like experience! On devices running Android 7.0+, Taskbar can also launch apps in freeform windows without an external display. No root required! (see below for instructions)
Taskbar is also supported on Android TV (sideloaded) and Chrome OS - use Taskbar as a secondary Android app launcher on your Chromebook, or turn your Nvidia Shield into an Android-powered PC!
If you find Taskbar useful, please consider upgrading to the Donate Version! Simply tap the "Donate" option at the bottom of the app (or, on the web, click here).
Features:
• Start menu - shows you all applications installed on the device, configurable as a list or as a grid • Recent apps tray - shows your most recently used apps and lets you easily switch between them • Collapsible and hideable - show it when you need it, hide it when you don't • Many different configuration options - customize Taskbar however you want • Pin favorite apps or block the ones you don't want to see • Designed with keyboard and mouse in mind • 100% free, open source, and no ads
Taskbar supports Android 10's built-in desktop mode functionality. You can connect your compatible Android 10+ device to an external display and run apps in resizable windows, with Taskbar's interface running on your external display and your existing launcher still running on your phone.
Desktop mode requires a USB-to-HDMI adapter (or a lapdock), and a compatible device that supports video output. Additionally, certain settings require granting a special permission via adb.
To get started, open up the Taskbar app and click "Desktop mode". Then, just tick the checkbox and the app will guide you through the setup process. For more information, click the (?) icon in the upper-right hand corner of the screen.
Freeform window mode (Android 7.0+, no external display required)
Taskbar lets you launch apps in freeform floating windows on Android 7.0+ devices. No root access is required, although Android 8.0, 8.1, and 9 devices require an adb shell command to be run during initial setup.
Simply follow these steps to configure your device for launching apps in freeform mode:
1. Check the box for "Freeform window support" inside the Taskbar app 2. Follow the directions that appear in the pop-up to enable the proper settings on your device (one-time setup) 3. Go to your device's recent apps page and clear all recent apps 4. Start Taskbar, then select an app to launch it in a freeform window
For more information and detailed instructions, click "Help & instructions for freeform mode" inside the Taskbar app.
Accessibility service disclosure
Taskbar includes an optional accessibility service, which can be enabled in order to perform system button press actions such as back, home, recents, and power, as well as displaying the notification tray.
The accessibility service is used only to perform the above actions, and for no other purpose. Taskbar does not use accessibility services to perform any data collection whatsoever (in fact, Taskbar cannot access the Internet in any capacity as it does not declare the required Internet permission).
Recent changes: New in 6.2.2: • Fix crash occurring when favorite app tiles are selected
New in 6.2.1: • Maintenance release targeting the latest versions of Android • Various bug fixes and crash fixes • Updated German translation
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Love it The Fact That It Can Turn a Simple Phone into a Personal Desktop Is Crazy, keep up the good work. Keep updating.
★★★★★Jacob 31· Jun 28, 2026
AMAZING APP, my budget phone didn't have floating windows and this app enables use of this feature which is hidden by the manufacturer
★★★★★RealNamsuPlayz· Jul 16, 2026
Hi im namsu AND I LOVE THIS APP also pro-tip go to developer options and scroll down until you find freedom mode or freedom windows and turn on it and reboot your phone turn your phone on again and turn taskbar, and you can ON PHONE OPEN 2 APPS AT ONCE SO THE MAIN APP DOESN'T TURN OFF OMG SO USEFUL to close the app press and hold bottom line and scroll up to close and to full screen just press and hold the bottom line and scroll down
★☆☆☆☆Nestor YT· May 22, 2026
⚠️ IMPORTANT: if you have a xiaomi/miui phone DO NOT download this app it caused me button problems blinking screens and not being able to open any app please read this first before installing this app, and do not turn on force desktop or any settings like this
★☆☆☆☆Obo Lengend· Jun 25, 2026
I having some bug issues with this app when I open an app on the taskbar it will display but for certain time the entire taskbar will close what is really happening developer your need to look at this glitch issues please 😞😞😞
★☆☆☆☆Bryan Batun· Apr 30, 2026
Please make the free form mode work on Infinix smart 10
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