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gohide is a Windows utility developed by Xianwei Zhu that hides running applications—including their windows, taskbar buttons, and system-tray icons—behind a single global hotkey, and restores them exactly where they were when toggled again. Falling within the window management and privacy tools category, it serves use cases such as quickly concealing sensitive or personal applications in shared or open workspaces, keeping screens private during presentations or screen-sharing sessions, and tidying up a cluttered desktop without closing programs. A notable distinction from many classic window hiders is that gohide still functions on the redesigned Windows 11 notification area, where older tools typically fail to hide tray icons. Beyond simple concealment, the software can mute an application while it is hidden or suspend it entirely, so that a hidden game, for example, stops consuming CPU and GPU resources until it is restored. All hiding actions are fully reversible, and the application works completely offline, requiring no user account and transmitting no telemetry. The current version is 5.2.2, and three versions are listed in the catalog, indicating an actively maintained release history. The software is free for managing up to five applications, which makes its core functionality accessible without cost for typical individual use. For users who need to manage more than five apps, an optional Pro tier is available as a one-time perpetual purchase rather than a recurring subscription, so the license does not expire. Overall, gohide targets Windows users who need fast, reliable, and reversible application hiding with resource-control options, combining privacy-oriented design—offline operation and zero telemetry—with a straightforward freemium model and compatibility with modern Windows 11 behavior that comparable legacy utilities no longer support.
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