Groupy 2 is one of the quiet heroes of making Windows 10 and 11 take a big step forward in functionality. Adding tabs to every app may not sound like an important feature but once you experience the ability to group, launch, and tab your daily workflow, Groupy 2 will become your favorite app.
One of the core competencies of any Stardock app is the ability to customize the design and Groupy 2 is no different. The tab appearance options inside of Groupy 2 let you personalize the experience while maintaining a high level of functionality.
With Groupy 2 configuration panel open, the Tab appearance panel provides dozens of options to configure the tab style to match the theme of your desktop. As an example, you can have traditional tabs that are attached to the app like a file folder you might find at the library or accounting office, or you can enable a floating experience that feels modern and fits natively into the Windows 11 design style.
But my personal preference is to enable a background of the tab bar, keep the tabs always visible, and have them floating, as shown below. We put a lot of effort into creating a mica-like texture for the tab bar and with a vibrant desktop wallpaper – it really shines.
These are just a few of the options available with Groupy 2. Other options include being able to color the tabs as well, which is handy for making it easy to identify chat apps from gaming apps or productivity tools like Visual Studio, at a quick glance.
Adding a little bit of color, like the example above, makes it easy to visually identify a tab based on its purpose - such as separating out test and production environments. And as you would expect, Groupy 2 will remember the color you have applied to the app each time it is opened.