Release v1.3.0 - Store apps, unified pins, and smoother dock motion.

Native Dock - Modern Dock for Windows 11

Install

1. Download NativeDock.exe below.
2. Install the .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64) if you don't already have it.
3. Run it. The dock picks up the apps already pinned to your taskbar.

Windows may warn about an unrecognized app, since the exe isn't code-signed. Choose More info, then Run anyway.

What's new

• Auto-hide now eases the dock off the screen instead of snapping away.
• Windows Store and other packaged apps show their real icons on the dock.
• Pins stay in sync with the Windows taskbar both ways: pin or unpin in either place and the other follows.
• Dragging pins to reorder is live and smooth, without rebuilding the dock on every move.

Runs on Windows 11 x64, on your primary display. To quit, open Settings from the dock and choose Quit NativeDock.

Release v1.2.0 - smoother magnification, web app pins, and update notices.

Native Dock - Modern Dock for Windows 11

Install

1. Download NativeDock.exe below.
2. Install the .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64) if you don't already have it.
3. Run it. The dock picks up the apps already pinned to your taskbar.

Windows may warn about an unrecognized app, since the exe isn't code-signed. Choose More info, then Run anyway.

What's new

• Magnification no longer twitches as you sweep across the dock.
• Chrome and Edge web apps pinned to the Windows taskbar now show up, with a setting to hide them.
• NativeDock checks GitHub on launch and lets you download a newer build. Nothing installs itself.

Runs on Windows 11 x64, on your primary display. To quit, open Settings from the dock and choose Quit NativeDock.

Release v1.1.0 - always-on-top dock, restyled menus, and live transparency.

Native Dock - Modern Dock for Windows 11

Install

1. Download NativeDock.exe below.
2. Install the .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64) if you don't already have it.
3. Run it. The dock picks up the apps already pinned to your taskbar.

Windows may warn about an unrecognized app, since the exe isn't code-signed. Choose More info, then Run anyway.

What's new

• The dock stays on top of browsers, Explorer, and other windows.
• Icon right-click menus match the dock, with pin/unpin, close, and End task.
• A live transparency slider in Settings. Off is the original solid look; the slider thins it from there.
• Fresh installs start with a tighter default: 40 px icons, 1.50× magnification, rounder corners, and a light 3% transparency.

Runs on Windows 11 x64, on your primary display. To quit, open Settings from the dock and choose Quit NativeDock.

Release v1.0.0 - Native Dock, a modern dock for Windows 11.

Native Dock - Modern Dock for Windows 11

The first public release. One file, no installer.

Install

1. Download NativeDock.exe below.
2. Install the .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64) if you don't already have it.
3. Run it. The dock picks up the apps already pinned to your taskbar.

Windows may warn about an unrecognized app, since the exe isn't code-signed. Choose More info, then Run anyway.

In this release

• Magnifying dock with your pinned and running apps, drag to reorder.
• A rebuilt system tray: input language, network, sound, settings, hidden icons, and a clock, with panels drawn to match the dock.
• Sound and settings open the real Windows quick settings pane, parked above the dock instead of in the corner.
• Optional auto-hide: the dock slides away and returns when you point at the bottom edge.
• Gets out of the way for full-screen apps and games, including borderless windowed ones.
• Optionally hides the Windows taskbar, and puts it back when you quit.
• Live appearance controls for icon size, magnification, corner radius, and bottom gap, plus light and dark themes.

Runs on Windows 11 x64, on your primary display. To quit, open Settings from the dock and choose Quit NativeDock.