Desktop Frames+

6.6easy start · #9 of 48
in Desktop Organization Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Windows.

Desktop Frames+ is ranked #9 of 48 in desktop organization software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

Desktop Frames+ plans and pricing

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Desktop Frames+ Free Free and open source · portable · Windows 10/11 github.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on desktop organization software

Free plan: Yes
Platform support: windows_only
Organization model: fenced_areas
Automatic sorting: Yes
Saved layouts: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Desktop Frames+ creates virtual frames on the desktop to group and organize icons.
Frame types: It offers Data Frames for shortcuts, Portal Frames that mirror folder contents, and Note Frames for quick text.
Tabs and profiles: Frames support multiple tabs, and workspace profiles can switch manually or automatically when selected programs launch.
File organization: Smart Desktop can move incoming files into specified Portal Frames or folders using user-defined rules.
Search and visibility: SpotSearch finds and launches shortcuts across frames, while Peek Behind, Rollup, and Auto-hide control frame visibility.
Supported items: It supports files, folders, web links, Microsoft Store apps, Steam games, and Spotify URIs.
Customization: Users can customize frame colors and tint, match frame colors to wallpaper, choose launch animations, and assign custom icons.
Backups and portability: The software makes daily backups of layouts, configurations, and shortcuts and supports exporting frames or tabs; it uses relative paths for portability.
Download and install: The project directs users to GitHub Releases; installation is to extract the ZIP and run Desktop Frames.exe.
Platform and limitation: The project states compatibility with Windows 10/11 and says only user-writable locations are compatible.
License and warranty: The project uses the MIT License, which states that the software is provided “AS IS” without warranty.
Support: The maker asks users to report problems through GitHub issues and invites donations through Liberapay or PayPal.
Maintainer: The repository credits Nikos Georgousis as the maintainer and says the project is based on BirdyFences by HakanKokcu.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Desktop Organization Software in 2026#9 of 48

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Sources

github.com/limbo666/DesktopFramesPlus· checked 3 Oct 2026
github.com/limbo666/DesktopFramesPlus/blob/main/Li· checked 3 Oct 2026