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The Best Hardcode Tray Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives1 free · 16 open source

Looking for something like Hardcode Tray? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 16 are open source.

About Hardcode Traygithub.com/bilelmoussaoui/Hardcode-Tray
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Hardcode-Tray detects hardcoded Linux tray icons and replaces them with icons from the selected theme, with an option to revert.

PricingNot confirmed
PlatformsLinux

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1Frutiger Aero Archive —Not statedmacOS, Web
2FolderMarker —Not statedWeb
3Wallpapers Clan —Not statedWeb
4Themes —Yes—
5Themix —Yes—
6Variety —YesLinux
7SuperPaper —YesLinux, macOS, Windows
8Hidamari —YesLinux
9Pokemon Terminal —Yes—
10NotCurses —Yes—
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Themes

github.com/adi1090x/polybar-themesOpen source
Also covers desktop customization, icon, and linux · same kind of open-source project · open source

This repository collects Polybar themes in different styles, colors, and variants for desktop customization.

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Themix

github.com/themix-project/themix-guiOpen source
Also covers desktop customization and icon · same kind of open-source project · open source

Themix GUI generates color variations for themes including GTK, Cinnamon, GNOME, Openbox, and Xfwm.

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Variety

github.com/varietywalls/varietyOpen source
Also covers desktop customization, linux, and python · same kind of open-source project · open source

Variety automatically downloads and rotates wallpapers on Linux systems.

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SuperPaper

github.com/hhannine/superpaperOpen source
Also covers desktop customization, linux, and python · same kind of open-source project · open source

Superpaper manages wallpapers across multiple monitors on Linux and Windows, with partial support for macOS.

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NotCurses

github.com/dankamongmen/notcursesOpen source
Also covers desktop customization and python · same kind of open-source project · open source

Build terminal user interfaces with Notcurses, a library for character-based graphics in modern terminals.

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LiquidCTL

github.com/liquidctl/liquidctlOpen source
Also covers desktop customization and python · same kind of open-source project · open source

liquidctl provides cross-platform command-line and Python drivers for liquid coolers and other devices.

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Arc

github.com/jnsh/arc-themeOpen source
Also covers desktop customization and linux · same kind of open-source project · open source

Arc provides a flat GTK theme with transparent elements for desktop shells and applications.

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Ant

github.com/EliverLara/AntOpen source
Also covers desktop customization and linux · same kind of open-source project · open source

Apply Ant, a flat visual theme for GNOME and other GTK-based desktop environments.

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What is the best alternative to Hardcode Tray?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Hardcode Tray are Frutiger Aero Archive, FolderMarker, and Wallpapers Clan.
Is there a free alternative to Hardcode Tray?
Yes. OpenRGB is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Hardcode Tray?
Yes: Themes, Themix, Variety, and SuperPaper.

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