Do you want to keep important application windows in Windows 11/10 on top of all other windows? Whether you need to copy information between windows, view content while working on other projects, or keep your video chat open while multitasking, this guide will show you how to keep an app window always on top on your PC.
TopWindow
One of the easiest ways to keep an app window always on top is by using a utility called TopWindow. It allows you to pin any app on top of another app, eliminating the need to constantly minimize and maximize windows. With exclusive features like “Shrink Window” and a dark/reading mode, TopWindow offers a simple solution to increase your productivity.
Via Mouse – DeskPins
If you prefer using your mouse, DeskPins is a free utility that allows you to pin any app on top using just a click. After downloading DeskPins, an icon will appear in your system tray. Simply open the application window you want to keep on top, grab a pin from the taskbar, and click on the window. The pinned window will have a red pin icon on its bar for easy identification.
AutoHotkey Script for Keyboard Shortcut Always on Top
If you want to set an app window to always be on top using a keyboard shortcut, you can create a script with AutoHotkey. Follow these steps:
- Download and install AutoHotkey on your system.
- Right-click on your desktop, go to “New”, and select “AutoHotkey Script”.
- Edit the script by opening it in Notepad and paste the following line:
- ^SPACE:: Winset, Always On, , A
- Save and close the Notepad file, then double-click the script to run it. A green logo will appear in your system tray, indicating that the script is running.
- Now, whenever you want to set an active window to always be on top, press “Ctrl+Space” on your keyboard. Pressing the same key combination again will unpin the window.
StayOnTop
If you prefer a simple and straightforward option, StayOnTop is a useful application that allows you to put any necessary app on top of all other windows. Simply right-click on the app you want to keep on top, select it from the list of open windows, and it will stay on top for easy access. StayOnTop can be accessed through the system tray.
TurboTop
TurboTop is another helpful tool that sits in your system tray and lets you set any window to “always on”. You don’t need to assign pins or use keyboard shortcuts. Simply right-click on the TurboTop icon, select the window you want to keep on top from the list of active windows, and it will stay on top until you decide otherwise.
Always On Top
Always On Top is a free third-party tool that allows you to pin any application window on top of all other windows. It uses a script to set the priorities of active windows. After opening an app, press “Ctrl+Space” to pin it on top. This can be useful when you’re watching a movie while working or taking notes from a website.
OnTopReplica
OnTopReplica is a real-time, thumbnail-based DWM (Desktop Window Manager) tool that allows you to open a window of your choice on top of another active window. You can create a clone by selecting a specific area or window that you want to stay on top. It also offers hotkey customization for convenience and requires .Net Framework 4.0 or 4.5 to run on your system.
WinLister
WinLister is a small yet handy utility that can set any application to “top mode”, displaying it on top of all other windows or as a docked window. It also provides useful information about open windows, and you can easily hide, show, close, or save the list of windows in text or HTML format. WinLister supports both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
4t Tray Minimizer
4t Tray Minimizer is a lightweight yet powerful window management tool that allows you to pin required open windows as top windows. It offers various functions, including minimizing windows to the tray, moving them up/down, making them transparent, and hiding/showing the system tray.
PowerMenu
PowerMenu is a tool that provides multiple handy features, including the ability to overlay a window on top of all other open windows. You can also minimize an app to the taskbar, change its transparency, and more. Always On Top is a useful feature missing from Windows 10, but with the help of PowerMenu, you can easily pin any window on top.
Now you know several methods for keeping an app window always on top in Windows 11/10. Choose the option that suits your preferences and workflow. Enjoy increased productivity and seamless multitasking!
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