Windows 11 Show Temperature In Taskbar |work| (2026)

4.5/5 – works beautifully once set up.

I’ve been looking for a clean way to monitor my CPU and GPU temperatures on Windows 11 without cluttering my desktop or relying on widget apps that get buried under other windows. Most solutions either require a full system tray icon that doesn’t show the actual temp at a glance, or a third-party gadget that feels outdated. windows 11 show temperature in taskbar

But the best seamless experience so far? (open-source) or Xmeters (discontinued but still usable). TrafficMonitor lets you display CPU/GPU temp, usage, and network speed directly in your taskbar – no extra windows, no bloat. But the best seamless experience so far

The simplest solution that actually works: (for CPU) and Open Hardware Monitor + a small script to pin to the taskbar via a custom toolbar. The simplest solution that actually works: (for CPU)

★★★★☆ (4.5/5)

Here’s a draft review for a tool or method that shows CPU/GPU temperature in the Windows 11 taskbar: Finally, no more guessing my CPU temp – right in the taskbar