GoKawiilThird-party tools offer deeper Windows 11 taskbar customization than Microsoft's own options
A roundup highlights utilities like StartAllBack and Windhawk that let Windows 11 users restore classic taskbar and Start menu layouts, including left-aligned Start buttons, two-column Start panels, and legacy system tray flyouts. Windows 11 26H2 now natively allows moving the taskbar to the top or sides and offers a smaller taskbar size, but still lacks the granular control these third-party tools provide. StartAllBack costs $5 after a 100-day trial, while Windhawk uses a modular, community-driven mod system rather than a full interface overhaul.