Using Windows 10x64 Pro Build 17134.81 V1803 with latest DF 9.2.4 Beta 1

Is there a way to make the taskbar's background 100% transparent while keeping all the items on the taskbar completely opaque? I know that DF can adjust the transparency but it also adjusts the items on the taskbar as well.

I can do this via Rainmeter for the primary monitor's taskbar using TranslucentTaskbar plugin at https://arkenthera.deviantart.com/art/TranslucentTaskbar-1-2-656402039 . However, I'd like to use DisplayFusion for this function on all taskbars.

Let's give it a try. Can y'all provide advanced setting?

Works like a charm. Thanks much!

Could we get an option that allows you to pick a percentage for that function, much like Classic Shell allows? It would be pretty amazing to be able to match those two program settings for a cohesive look between the taskbars.

No, not quite; the transparency in options turns down the entire element's transparency, not just the taskbar rectangle. The way CS handles it is it leaves the icon and buttons at 100% rendered, but only changes the opacity of the actual taskbar alone. This way we can have an opaque background at any interval we want, but still keep the icons clearly visible.

Hope that clears it up.

So did you actually get a transparent Taskbar now?
Mine is still not working and i have tested the new function already. I was in the same boat like you and used the Rainmeter Plugin before, but you have actually managed to found a way now it seems. So why does this not work for me?
Is this only for DF´s internal Multitaskbar Feature? Is there no way to have a Transparent Taskbar without using DF´s Multitaskbar?

Fully transparent one should work with the beta feature; it'll leave the icons at 100%, and just kill the rectangle opacity. Transparency however still sadly works on the entire element, and will change icons and rectangle opacity together, not separate (which is what I want). Also as far as I understand, DF doesn't overwrite main taskbar?

Keith, what about secondary, but transparency JUST on the taskbar background rectangle element and not text/icons?

Hi there. Sorry to bump an old thread. Has this feature been removed? I'm using 9.5 and there is no such feature. Is it still part of the beta versions?

Its still there...
Right click on a DisplayFusion Taskbar and select Settings.
In the window that opens click on Advanced Settings at the bottom then scroll down to Taskbar and you will see it.
Double click on it to change the value.

Oh I guess I just overlooked it. Thanks so much!

I LOVE this. I'm just wondering if it intentionally removes activity indicators. Like the little line underneath that shows if an instance of that program is open. It also removes mouseover indicators. I would love to be able to still have that, but regardless this is great and makes me wish windows was paying attention to this kinda stuff

i really love the transparent taskbar feature but is there anyway to make taskbar goes back to the default color when a window is maximize (just taskbar on that monitor where that window maximize)

Hey !
I'm having the same thoughts that "f2bacon" 2 comments above.
About the white underline on active windows that desapears with the Background Rendering off. I was wondering if that could become a full fonctionnality in the future ?
That's the only down side on using little Icones (With transparent DF taskbar) rather than the original large "rectangular active window". Not being able to tell what's open what's not just by looking at it.

Even without, thank you for all the work put in the custom options. That's reaaaally fun all we can do ! (A big fan of the shortcuts to move a window from one monitor to the other)

Unfortunately, this option is not working in Windows 11. All of my DF taskbars are 100% transparent!! I'm using DF 10.0 Beta 4

@Keith I'm actually seeing the same behavior as Thierry, was searching for a fix and found this thread. Screenshots attached. Just started when I upgraded to Win 11. Taskbar on the left screen is a DF taskbar, the right screen is native Win 11 taskbar. I have a 3rd screen also with a DF taskbar that's doing the same as the first, I just didn't include it in the screenshot. Running 10.0 Beta 6. If I can provide anything else let me know.
UPDATE: I just tried toggling the "Transparency Effects" setting in the Win 11 Settings > Personalization > Colors dialog off and back on and that seems to have fixed it. I'll have to see if it sticks when I reboot, but I did just kill DF and relaunch it and the fix persisted across that, so I'm hopeful. I'll try rebooting later.

@Keith just wanted to provide an update - when I did finally get around to rebooting my PC it ended up going back to being fully transparent again unfortunately. If I can provide any additional info let me know.

I do not

I just installed 10b6 and my DF taskbar is also transparent. Any way to make it not transparent?
Edit:
Didn't see your update where you turned of Windows 11's transparency. That worked for me too.

@Keith please see attached and let me know if I can provide anything else. Thanks!

Sure, see attached

That's what I'm seeing on my PC.

If I turn off the transparency effects in the Windows settings and reboot the DF taskbar remains opaque (as it should).

@Keith I installed 10.0 Beta 10 and it almost seems like the transparency is in some in-between state. It's definitely not the 100% transparent that it was previously, but the transparency doesn't match that of the native Windows taskbar either. I attached two screenshots (in both, the left monitor is the DF taskbar, right is native Windows) - the "before" shows what I am talking about. I then went to the Windows settings and turned the transparency off and back on (the "after" screenshot). The transparency still doesn't 100% match the Windows taskbar, but it's a lot closer than in the before screenshot. I also included a screenshot with the transparency off entirely just for reference (the difference on the native taskbar is extremely subtle, but when you are actually watching it when I toggle the setting you can see a slight difference).

Honestly I turned the transparency off for the moment, but I'll turn it back on and keep an eye on it for a few days and let you know.

@Keith yes, after playing for a couple days, it does seem to be that way each time the computer loads.

Hi Keith, sorry I just realized I never replied to this! It's actually been working ok recently, at least I haven't noticed it having an issue in the past week or two, so I'm not sure if something updated and fixed this or what happened.

Hey Keith, I guess I spoke too soon because of course it started doing it again the past two days. I tried the position bottom thing and that didn't make a difference.