Simple Taskbar has released version 70 of its GNOME Shell extension, introducing a Windows 10 theme along with features such as running-app buttons, an auto-hide mode, and numerous bug fixes. The project has gained traction since its inception, achieving 70 releases in about three months and accumulating around 155 GitHub stars and 9,300 downloads. It enhances GNOME's native panel by providing a taskbar-like experience while maintaining privacy, as it collects no telemetry or external data. The extension offers four panel modes and a wide range of customization options, making it a versatile tool for users seeking a more tailored desktop experience

Simple Taskbar V70 Adds Windows 10 Theme to GNOME Taskbar Extension

Simple Taskbar, a feature-heavy GNOME Shell extension by maintainer Sultech, has reached version 70 with a new Windows 10 theme as its headline addition. The October 15, 2026 release also adds running-app buttons to the plain panel, a fullscreen-revealing auto-hide mode, and a long list of bug fixes. The project grew from its July 19 creation to 70 releases in roughly three months, one tagged update about every four to five days, and sits at around 155 GitHub stars and 9,300 downloads. It's a privacy-first, telemetry-free tool for users who want a real taskbar without abandoning GNOME's own panel logic.

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