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TaskbarTools VS Classic Shell

Compare TaskbarTools VS Classic Shell and see what are their differences

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TaskbarTools logo TaskbarTools

Set the Windows Taskbar to any opacity and colour desired.

Classic Shell logo Classic Shell

Classic Shell was developed for Windows 8 since that was the first version of the popular operating system to forgo the iconic Start menu.
  • TaskbarTools Landing page
    Landing page //
    2023-07-27
  • Classic Shell Landing page
    Landing page //
    2018-09-30

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Classic Shell with Windows 10!

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  • Review - Classic Shell Review | Make Windows 8 Like Windows 7 with Classic Shell
  • Review - Classic Shell 4.0.2 Review

Category Popularity

0-100% (relative to TaskbarTools and Classic Shell)

TaskbarTools

Classic Shell

LMS
9 9%
LMS
91% 91
Note Taking
8 8%
Note Taking
92% 92
OS & Utilities
11 11%
OS & Utilities
89% 89
Bookmarks
17 17%
Bookmarks
83% 83

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Social recommendations and mentions

Based on our record, Classic Shell seems to be more popular. It has been mentiond 18 times since March 2021. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.

TaskbarTools mentions (0)

We have not tracked any mentions of TaskbarTools yet. Tracking of TaskbarTools recommendations started around Mar 2021.

Classic Shell mentions (18)

  • Scrollbars Are Becoming a Problem
    There's a great add-on called... ClassicShell http://classicshell.net/. - Source: Hacker News / 9 months ago
  • What software would be used to remove the red elements and change the layout of the tray icon?
    Windows Classic Shell is what I have used for over a decade. It brings back the old start menu and can be customized. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Microsoft is turning Windows 11's Start Menu into an advertisement delivery system
    ClassicShell is no longer being developed. OpenShell succeeded it. (c.f., http://classicshell.net/). Source: over 1 year ago
  • Is it possible to install windows 8.1 on the surface pro 5?
    Http://classicshell.net/This lets you pick UI goodness you want. Source: almost 2 years ago
  • looking for a taskbar replacement
    Other, non-rainmeter options that I'm aware of include TranslucentTB and Classic Shell (note: Open Shell is the newer version, but I'm unsure if it has the same features). Source: about 2 years ago
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What are some alternatives?

When comparing TaskbarTools and Classic Shell, you can also consider the following products

TranslucentTB - TranslucentTB make Windows Taskbar transparent

Open Shell - Open Shell is a fork of the Classic Shell project for Windows that getting back the classic start...

TaskbarX - TaskbarX gives you control over the position of your taskbar icons.

Start Menu X - Start Menu X with Start Button. Power users know how inconvenient and time-consuming it is to launch programs from the system menu.

TaskbarDock - TaskbarDock offers a few extra features to customize your Windows 10 taskbar.

StartIsBack - StartIsBack returns Windows 10 and Windows 8 a real fully featured start menu and start button, behaving exactly like the ones in Windows 7. It's totally awesome and easy solution for your new Windows woes.

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