WINbar

WINbar 1.0.2

An elegant, highly customizable, status bar for Windows inspired by Linux's Waybar.

  • By rajsriv
  • Open Source
  • Portable
  • Updated Oct 3, 2026
Download for Windows

About WINbar

An elegant, highly customizable, status bar for Windows inspired by Linux's Waybar. Built with PyQt6 and integrated deeply with Windows native APIs, WINbar behaves like a native desktop appbar—reserving space on your screen and providing beautiful acrylic blur effects, live system monitoring, virtual desktop integration, and interactive widgets.

Technical details

Publisherrajsriv
Version1.0.2
Release date2026-10-03
LicenseMIT
Installer typeportable
Architecturex64
Package IDrajsriv.WINbar

Install WINbar from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=rajsriv.WINbar -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=rajsriv.WINbar -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=rajsriv.WINbar -e

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WINbar version history

1.0.1 Aug 30, 2026
1.0.0

Frequently asked questions

Is WINbar free?

Yes. WINbar is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.

What is the latest version of WINbar?

The latest version is 1.0.2, released on Oct 3, 2026.

Is it safe to download WINbar?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 6647662bc2621e27477e3a1132a1162383600bb60918c317677c341fc450c319.

Which Windows versions does WINbar support?

WINbar runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall WINbar?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find WINbar and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=rajsriv.WINbar -e.

Is there a portable version of WINbar?

Yes. WINbar is available as a portable program (WaybarWin.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.