What’s new in SystemTrayMenu – changes per version

3.1.197 November 7, 2026

NewHelp page with every setting, key and tip, reachable from Settings → Info.
NewAfter an update, “What’s new?” in the menu leads straight to the changes.
NewScreen readers follow the selection in the menu, and all settings are labeled.
NewOn macOS, internet links (.url) show their own icon.
NewShortly before the trial ends, the menu shows a note with a link to the shop.
ImprovedFiles kept only in the cloud (OneDrive, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Synology Drive) are no longer downloaded by the menu, only opening fetches them.
ImprovedOn Windows, SystemTrayMenu starts without the Visual C++ runtime, and file dialogs open instantly.
ImprovedSettings are saved crash-safe, self-update and helper programs are further secured.
ImprovedCtrl+F and clicks on folders behave as in version 1.
FixedOn Linux, right-click and the menu key now open the context menu.
FixedAcrylic glass on Windows 11 is blurred again instead of gray, shortcuts to Store apps keep their icon after app updates.
FixedWith several users signed in, each gets their own menu, and on macOS a moved menu stays entirely on its display.

NewmacOS now gets a .dmg file with the familiar install window: just drag SystemTrayMenu to “Applications”.
FixedIf the menu folder sits behind a link, new files now show up in the menu right away.

NewOn Linux with Wayland the hotkey now works through the system setting for global shortcuts.
ImprovedIcons in the Windows notification area are sharp at every display scaling; shortcuts show the shortcut arrow like in Explorer.

NewSystemTrayMenu is now available for macOS (Apple Silicon) as a download.
NewThe menu fades in and out (can be turned off in the settings).
NewOn macOS the menu shows thumbnails like the Finder and its icons follow the chosen light or dark look.
NewDragging entries can be turned off in the settings.
NewOwn row height for touchscreens.
ImprovedSharper icons in the menu bar and notification area.
ImprovedUmlauts in file names are found reliably when searching; Enter without hits no longer opens anything.
ImprovedA damaged settings file keeps the valid settings.

NewDrag a link from the browser onto the menu: SystemTrayMenu suggests a clean name, fetches the site icon and warns about duplicate links.
NewSite icons travel with the menu folder to other computers via OneDrive, Dropbox or iCloud.
NewSearch also finds entries in subfolders, with the folder in grey behind them.
ImprovedDrives, special folders like Downloads, programs and internet shortcuts show their own icon like in Explorer.
ImprovedThe scroll bar only shows when the menu does not fit.

NewSystemTrayMenu is listed under Settings → Apps and can be uninstalled there. Settings and license are kept.

FixedThe menu key (and Shift+F10) opens the context menu of the selected row instead of Explorer.