Linux Night Inspired Start Menu & Taskbar For Windows 11
Linux Night Start Menu & Taskbar : The Make Windows 11 Start Menu & Taskbar Look Like Linux Using Windhawk Mods guide helps you convert your Windows desktop into a clean, modern, and efficient Linux-style interface.
Linux Night Inspired Start Menu & Taskbar For Windows 11
The Linux Night Inspired Start Menu & Taskbar customization helps you convert your Windows desktop into a clean, modern, and efficient Linux-style interface. Inspired by popular distros like GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Pop!_OS, this setup gives Windows 11 a simple, open-source–inspired look using lightweight Windhawk tweaks.
The Start Menu is transformed into a Linux-inspired launcher with a flat layout, minimal borders, soft blur, and compact icon alignment. The design focuses on usability and clarity—similar to the application menus found in top Linux environments. With Windhawk’s Start Menu Styler, you can tweak padding, corner radius, panel height, transparency, and icon spacing to achieve the exact Linux feel you want.
The taskbar becomes a panel-style bar, featuring a matte dark mode, reduced padding, centered or left-aligned layout, and a clean, distraction-free design. The Windhawk taskbar module allows fine control over transparency, hover glow, icon size, and panel thickness, making it easy to match GNOME, KDE, or XFCE aesthetics.
Download Windhawk To Use The Style
Compatibility
- Windows 11 21H2: Yes
- Windows 11 22H2: Yes
- Windows 11 23H2: Yes
- Windows 11 24H2: Yes
- Windows 11 25H2: Yes, but test carefully after Windows updates.
How to Install
- Download and install Windhawk
- Open Windhawk and install the Windows 11 Start Menu Styler mod
- Go to the Advanced tab
- Paste the provided configuration code into the “Mod settings” box
- Click Save to apply the style
- For more details, visit this GitHub guide
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