Taskbar

PC-style start menu & recent app launcher, with Android 10 Desktop Mode support!
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Taskbar - Android PC-Style Menu & App Launcher

"Taskbar" is an Android app that enhances productivity by providing a PC-style start menu and recent apps tray accessible at any time. It supports Android 10's Desktop Mode for a multitasking experience on external displays, and allows freeform window launching on devices running Android 7.0 and above. Taskbar is fully customizable, ad-free, and also compatible with Android TV and Chrome OS, turning devices into powerful multitasking machines.
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App stats

Downloads: 4,702,812
23.70K
16 new ratings
Version: 6.2.2 (Last updated: 2024-10-02)
Version code: 207
Creation date: 2016-07-19
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
  • android.permission.GET_TASKS
  • android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
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Size: 2.76M
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 22,042 ▲ 36
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#1 in toolbar keyword 19 #21 in sidebar keyword 21 ▲

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Provides desktop-like features for Android users
  • Supports floating windows and multi-tasking
  • Customizable options for appearance and user experience
  • Helps improve navigation and task switching on smartphones
  • Works well on devices without native desktop mode
Cons
  • Frequent crashing issues, especially after updates
  • Limited support for some external displays
  • Recent apps feature lacks customization options like fixed taskbar
  • Some users experience problems with overlapping UI elements
  • Bugs and compatibility issues with specific Android versions
Most mentioned
  • Crashing after updates or certain versions
  • Desire for customization options (e.g., positioning, size)
  • Issues with external display compatibility
  • Need for better task management features
  • Wish for a more stable user interface with no overlapping issues
User reviews
It's good tho, but there should be an option to trigger the recent apps using gestures. Example swipe fro the left or right side of the screen or anywhere the user chooses should open the recent apps iconslike in a side bar fashion.
by Jerry Theskilled, 2025-01-14
Using this with Android 11, and wow, desktop like developer features had only just arrived when Android 11 was new, so I'm amazed at what this tool helps me do with them. I'm still learning how to best utilize my options, and it seems like there's going to be buggy things happening, but if you're interested in trying to utilize (experimental and non-final) desktop features of Android, I recommend Taskbar!
by Wesley Files, 2025-01-12
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