Microsoft PowerToys
FreeA free, open-source set of Windows utilities from Microsoft for window management, search, color picking and more.
About Microsoft PowerToys
Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities for customising and speeding up Windows. It includes tools such as FancyZones for window layouts, PowerToys Run and Command Palette for launching apps and commands, Color Picker, Keyboard Manager, Always On Top and Advanced Paste.
Each utility can be switched on or off from a central settings window, so you only run what you need. The latest release notes in the input describe a new Window Hopper utility for cycling between windows of the same app, a redesigned update experience with Stable and Insider channels, and a compact mode for Command Palette.
PowerToys suits power users, developers and anyone who wants extra control over their Windows desktop without installing many separate programs. It is free and open source under the MIT licence, with development on GitHub.
The download is for Windows only. Some utilities may depend on your Windows version, and features evolve between releases.
Enable only the utilities you will use to keep things tidy. Release notes show frequent changes, so check settings after major updates.
Version history
1 release tracked- Added Window Hopper for switching between windows of the same app
- Redesigned update experience with Stable and Insider channels
- Added compact mode for Command Palette
Frequently asked
Is PowerToys free?
Yes. It is free and open source under the MIT licence.
Does it need an account?
No.
Which platforms does it support?
Windows only.
Where does the download link go?
Directly to github.com/microsoft/PowerToys or the official app store for your platform. PlanetSofts never rehosts installers or adds wrappers, and these links were last verified Oct 6, 2026.