gohide vs Taskbar Hide(Eusing)

Taskbar Hide by Eusing is a long-running freeware utility (version 3.5.1) that hides program windows with a hotkey or tucks them into a tray icon, hides less-used tray icons, and rearranges taskbar buttons. gohide focuses on one job — make the apps you choose disappear completely and come back exactly as they were — and is built for the current Windows 10 and 11 taskbar and notification area.

Side by side

Facts about Taskbar Hide are taken from the vendor's website in September 2026; check there for current details.

Where Taskbar Hide is the better pick

• You mainly want a taskbar tidy-up tool — reorder buttons, minimize things to the tray, auto-maximize new windows — and hiding is a side feature.
• You want it free with no tiers at all.

Where gohide is the better pick

• You want a boss key: one press hides a whole set of apps — window, taskbar button and tray icon — and one press restores them in place. See the boss key guide.
• You are on Windows 11 and need tray icons of other apps hidden reliably on current builds (how it works).
• You share your screen and want only the private windows gone (hide apps while screen sharing).
• You want the hidden app to be silent and idle while it is away.

Try it

Download gohide — free for up to 3 apps, with no time limit — or read hide a program from the taskbar.

Unlimited apps, process suspend, the privacy cover, mouse triggers and dynamic rules are gohide Pro — a one-time purchase with free updates, no subscription. See pricing.