New Clear Glass Start Menu Style

Frosted Glass Start Menu Style for Windows 11

The Frosted Glass Start Menu Style for Windows 11 is a modern Windows customization created for users who want a clean, transparent, and elegant desktop experience. This style gives the Start Menu a soft glass appearance with a subtle blur effect, allowing the desktop wallpaper to remain visible behind the interface.

Inspired by the modern Fluent Design approach, this customization focuses on simplicity and balance. The Start Menu uses a wider layout compared to the standard Windows 11 design, creating more space for pinned applications, recommended items, and navigation elements. The transparent glass panel blends naturally with different wallpapers, especially dark and atmospheric desktop setups.

This Windows 11 Start Menu customization is designed using Windhawk Start Menu Styler, allowing users to adjust the appearance of supported Start Menu elements without replacing the original Windows interface. It keeps the familiar Windows experience while adding a more refined and personalized look.

Key Features

Wide Start Menu layout with a spacious modern structure.
Frosted glass and transparent blur-inspired appearance.
Large centered panel design with balanced spacing.
Separate sections for pinned apps and recommended content.
Clean Windows 11 Fluent Design-inspired interface.
Soft rounded corners for a smoother visual style.
Works well with dark, minimal, and nature-inspired wallpapers.
Designed for users who prefer a premium desktop customization experience.

Download Windhawk To Use The Style

Windhawk

Compatibility

Windows 11 21H2: May work, but not recommended for the best experience
Windows 11 22H2: May work, but compatibility can vary
Windows 11 23H2: Recommended
Windows 11 24H2: Recommended
Windows 11 25H2: YES work, but test carefully after Windows updates

What is included in this?

Windhawk Start Menu Mods
Windhawk Taskbar Mods
Wallpapers

Installation steps:

Download & Install windhawk.
install & Open the Windows 11 Start Menu Styler mod in Windhawk.
Go to the “Advanced” tab.
Copy the content below to the text box under “Mod settings” and click “Save”.

What is included in this?

Windhawk Start Menu Mods
Windhawk Taskbar Mods
Wallpapers

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  "webContentStyles[0].styles[2]": "--radius-md: 12px !important",
  "webContentStyles[0].styles[3]": "--radius-lg: 18px !important",
  "webContentStyles[0].styles[4]": "--radius-xl: 24px !important",
  "webContentStyles[0].styles[5]": "--radius-full: 9999px !important",
  "webContentStyles[0].styles[6]": "--space-xs: 4px !important",
  "webContentStyles[0].styles[7]": "--space-sm: 8px !important",
  "webContentStyles[0].styles[8]": "--space-md: 12px !important",
  "webContentStyles[0].styles[9]": "--space-lg: 20px !important",
  "webContentStyles[1].target": "#root.darkTheme",
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  "webContentStyles[1].styles[1]": "--bg-overlay: rgba(30,30,30,0.87) !important",
  "webContentStyles[1].styles[2]": "--bg-subtle: rgba(255,255,255,0.24) !important",
  "webContentStyles[1].styles[3]": "--bg-section: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important",
  "webContentStyles[1].styles[4]": "--bg-section-alt: rgba(255,255,255,0.16) !important",
  "webContentStyles[1].styles[5]": "--border-light: rgba(255,255,255,0.05) !important",
  "webContentStyles[1].styles[6]": "--border-default: rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important",
  "webContentStyles[1].styles[7]": "--border-strong: rgba(255,255,255,0.14) !important",
  "webContentStyles[1].styles[8]": "--bg-input-hover: rgba(255,255,255,0.07) !important",
  "webContentStyles[1].styles[9]": "--bg-input-pressed: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important",
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  "webContentStyles[4].styles[0]": "background: transparent !important",
  "webContentStyles[5].target": ".contextMenu",
  "webContentStyles[5].styles[0]": "background: var(--bg-overlay) !important;",
  "webContentStyles[5].styles[1]": "border: 1px solid var(--border-default) !important",
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  "webContentStyles[7].styles[0]": "border: 1px solid var(--border-light) !important",
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  "webContentStyles[12].target": ".scope-tile__title",
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  "controlStyles[48].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[49].target": "Border#AppBorder",
  "controlStyles[49].styles[0]": "CornerRadius=$radius-md",
  "controlStyles[49].styles[1]": "Background:=$bg-surface",
  "controlStyles[49].styles[2]": "BorderBrush:=$border-strong",
  "controlStyles[49].styles[3]": "Visibility=Visible",
  "controlStyles[50].target": "Border#RootGridDropShadow",
  "controlStyles[50].styles[0]": "CornerRadius=$radius-md",
  "controlStyles[51].target": "MenuFlyoutPresenter > Border",
  "controlStyles[51].styles[0]": "BorderThickness=1",
  "controlStyles[51].styles[1]": "BorderBrush:=$border-default",
  "controlStyles[51].styles[2]": "Background:=$bg-overlay",
  "controlStyles[52].target": "FlyoutPresenter > Border > ScrollViewer#ScrollViewer > Border#Root > Grid > ScrollContentPresenter#ScrollContentPresenter > ContentPresenter > Border",
  "controlStyles[52].styles[0]": "BorderThickness=1",
  "controlStyles[52].styles[1]": "BorderBrush:=$border-default",
  "controlStyles[52].styles[2]": "Background:=$bg-overlay",
  "controlStyles[53].target": "ToolTip > ContentPresenter#LayoutRoot",
  "controlStyles[53].styles[0]": "Background:=$bg-overlay",
  "controlStyles[53].styles[1]": "BorderBrush:=$border-default",
  "controlStyles[54].target": "Cortana.UI.Views.RichSearchBoxControl#SearchBoxControl",
  "controlStyles[54].styles[0]": "Margin=30,30,30,10",
  "controlStyles[55].target": "Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Border#TaskbarSearchBackground",
  "controlStyles[55].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[56].target": "Cortana.UI.Views.RichSearchBoxControl#SearchBoxControl > Grid#RootGrid",
  "controlStyles[56].styles[0]": "BorderThickness=1",
  "controlStyles[56].styles[1]": "BorderBrush:=$reveal-default",
  "controlStyles[56].styles[2]": "Background=#00FFFFFF",
  "controlStyles[56].styles[3]": "CornerRadius=$radius-sm",
  "controlStyles[57].target": "Grid#QueryFormulationRoot",
  "controlStyles[57].styles[0]": "Margin=4,0,6,0",
  "controlStyles[58].target": "Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.AnimatedIcon#SearchIconPlayer",
  "controlStyles[58].styles[0]": "Margin=$space-sm,8,12,8",
  "controlStyles[59].target": "Cortana.UI.Views.CortanaRichSearchBox#SearchTextBox > Grid > ScrollViewer#ContentElement > Border#Root > Grid > ScrollContentPresenter#ScrollContentPresenter",
  "controlStyles[59].styles[0]": "Margin=32,0,0,0",
  "controlStyles[60].target": "Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.Primitives.CommandBarFlyoutCommandBar",
  "controlStyles[60].styles[0]": "BorderThickness=1",
  "controlStyles[60].styles[1]": "BorderBrush:=$border-default",
  "controlStyles[60].styles[2]": "Background:=$bg-overlay",
  "controlStyles[61].target": "Rectangle#VerticalTrackRect",
  "controlStyles[61].styles[0]": "Fill:=$bg-section",
  "controlStyles[62].target": "Rectangle#HorizontalTrackRect",
  "controlStyles[62].styles[0]": "Fill:=$bg-section",
  "controlStyles[63].target": "ScrollViewer#MenuFlyoutPresenterScrollViewer > Border > Grid > ScrollContentPresenter > ItemsPresenter > StackPanel",
  "controlStyles[63].styles[0]": "ChildrenTransitions:=<TransitionCollection><EntranceThemeTransition IsStaggeringEnabled='True' FromHorizontalOffset='-8' FromVerticalOffset='0'/><RepositionThemeTransition/></TransitionCollection>"
}

How to Remove or Restore Default Style

If you want to return to the original Windows 11 Start Menu, simply disable the Start Menu Styler mod from Windhawk and restart Windows Explorer. Your default Start Menu appearance will be restored.

Who Should Use This Start Menu Style?

This customization is suitable for users who enjoy modern desktop designs, glass effects, and clean layouts. It works especially well for minimalist setups, productivity desktops, and personalized Windows 11 environments where visual appearance matters.

Final Word

The Frosted Glass Start Menu Style brings a fresh and elegant look to Windows 11 while keeping the original functionality intact. With its wider layout, transparent glass effect, and organized sections, it creates a more refined desktop experience for customization lovers.

Disclaimer

This customization is created for Windows UI personalization purposes only. It is not developed, endorsed, or supported by Microsoft. Compatibility may vary depending on your Windows build, Windhawk version, and system configuration. Always create a system restore point before applying third-party customization settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frosted Glass Start Menu Style?

It is a Windows 11 customization that changes the Start Menu appearance with a wider layout, transparency, and glass-inspired visual effects using Windhawk.

Does this replace the Windows 11 Start Menu?

No. This style modifies supported Start Menu elements while keeping the original Windows interface.

Which tool is required to use this style?

Windhawk with the Start Menu Styler mod is required to apply this customization.

Will it work on every Windows 11 version?

Compatibility depends on the Windows build and installed customization tools. Windows 11 22H2 or newer versions are recommended.

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