Fences

Fences help you organize your PC by automatically placing your shortcuts and icons into resizable shaded areas on your desktop called fences.



Its many customization features are what make this app the world's most popular Windows desktop enhancement.

Fences eliminate desktop clutter with adjustable fenced areas that organize desktop objects into logical groups for quick access. Over 5 million users around the world rely on the app every day to keep their PC desktops organized for quick and easy access to their programs and files they use most.

The new tool features will now keep frequently used folders visible and organized on the desktop by creating a fence from any folder.



Customization options direct Fences to automatically place new icons in designated fenced areas. Additionally, a simple double click can hide or unhide all fence groups revealing an unobstructed view of the desktop.

What’s New in Fences 6?

Discover the all-new tabbed layout in Fences 6, letting you group multiple Fence sections for a cleaner, more modern desktop experience. Personalize your workspace with customizable tab colors and dynamic layouts.

Add subtle color tints to icons for a sleek, distraction-free environment, and navigate faster with upgraded Folder Portals that provide quick access to your files.

Designed for both individuals and organizations, it includes advanced deployment options for tailored setups. It’s especially well-suited for sectors like healthcare, law, and finance—making it the most customizable and scalable version yet.

Features and Highlights

Section off your desktop
It enables you to create shaded areas on your desktop that you can place icons into called fences. You can label them however you wish as well as move or resize them anywhere on the desktop.

Desktop Pages
Create multiple pages of fences on your desktop and quickly swipe between them. To change to a different desktop page, just take your mouse cursor to the edge of your screen and click and drag. Then a new page of fences will be displayed. This feature provides greater control over how you can organize favorite programs, documents, websites, and more.

Desktop Quick-hide
Instantly clean up your desktop. Double-click any blank space on your desktop and your icons will fade out. Double-click again and they will return. You can even pick icons and individual fences to exclude.

Automatic desktop organization
Define rules for how your icons are arranged on your desktop and the app will automatically sort new icons into the fences you have chosen based on your rules.

Folder portals
It can act as a portal to any folder on your PC. For example, your documents or pictures folders can be mirrored onto your desktop as a fence enabling quick access to their contents without adding clutter to your desktop.

Customize your Desktop
Quickly personalize the labels, background colors, and transparency of your fences from the easy to use configuration menu.



How to Use

• Create Fences – Right-click on your desktop, select Create Fence, and name it.
• Drag & Organize – Drag desktop icons into Fences to group them.
• Resize & Arrange – Resize Fences by dragging edges and place them anywhere.
• Double-Click to Hide – Double-click the desktop to hide/show all Fences.
• Roll-Up Feature – Collapse Fences by double-clicking the title bar.
• Sorting & Rules – Set automatic sorting rules for organizing icons.
• Multiple Pages – Create additional desktops by dragging Fences to screen edges.
• Customize Appearance – Change colors, transparency, and background settings.
• Backup & Restore – Save layouts and restore them if needed via settings.

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Pricing

Single Plan – €10.99/year

• 1 PC only
• Includes latest version updates
• Windows 10/11 required
• Multiple language support
• Free trial available
• Available Languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

Multi-Device Plan – €21.99/year (Most Popular)

• Use on up to 5 devices
• Single key for easy setup
• Includes latest version updates
• Windows 10/11 required
• Multiple language support
• Free trial available

System Requirements

OS: Windows 10/11

PROS

• Declutters Your Desktop Effectively
• Customizable Fence Layouts
• Quick Access via Double-Click Hide
• Easy Organization with Drag-and-Drop
• Supports Multiple Monitor Setups

CONS

• Limited Free Version Features
• May Impact System Performance
• Not Ideal for Heavy Multitaskers
• Occasional Glitches or Bugs

Note: Free 30-Day Fully Functional Trial Version.