Taskbar
Taskbar

Taskbar

Tools

| Braden Farmer

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

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Page Modified On: June 03, 2025

Run Taskbar on PC or Mac

Multitask effortlessly on your PC or Mac as you try out Taskbar, a Tools app by Braden Farmer on BlueStacks.

About the App

Taskbar, created by Braden Farmer, brings the familiar convenience of a desktop-style start menu and recent apps tray right to your Android device. Imagine always having your favorite and recent apps just a tap away, whether you’re kicking back with a tablet, working off your phone, or running Android apps on BlueStacks. Taskbar takes multitasking on Android to a whole new level, making it way easier to jump between tasks or launch anything you need without digging around.

App Features

  • Start Menu for Android
    Get a full list of all your installed apps at any time with a start menu that feels right at home, whether you want a simple list or a tidy grid.

  • Quick Access to Recent Apps
    Keep your most-used apps within reach. The recent apps tray makes switching between your latest activities feel seamless.

  • Resizable Windows (Desktop Mode)
    Using Android 10 or newer and have an external display? Taskbar taps into Desktop Mode, letting you open and move apps around in windows—almost like working on a PC.

  • Freeform Window Support
    If your device runs Android 7.0 or higher, you can open apps in floating windows without any fancy accessories or root access. Perfect for mixing and matching apps on the same screen.

  • Customizable Layout and Settings
    Personalize your experience by tweaking how Taskbar looks and acts. Hide or show it whenever you want, pin favorite apps, or block ones you’d rather not see.

  • Keyboard and Mouse Friendly
    Plug in a keyboard and mouse—Taskbar handles it like a champ, great for when you want that desktop feel.

  • Open Source & No Ads
    Taskbar is free, open source, and totally ad-free, so you get all the features without distractions.

  • Works Across Devices
    Compatible with Android tablets, phones, Android TV (when sideloaded), Chrome OS, and it even works smoothly if you’re running Android with BlueStacks on your computer.

  • Accessibility Service (Optional)
    Taskbar includes a handy (and optional) accessibility service, letting you perform quick system actions like back, home, or showing notifications, while respecting your privacy—no internet permissions or unwanted data collection.

Switch to BlueStacks and make the most of your apps on your PC or Mac.

How to Download and Run Taskbar on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Taskbar in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Taskbar from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Taskbar

  • Click the Taskbar icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Taskbar - FAQs

  • How to Run Taskbar on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run Taskbar on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download Taskbar on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Taskbar PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Taskbar on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.