Microsoft is making major changes to the Windows 11 Start menu. A new, broader, more flexible version is being tested. It fixes a point that has been annoying many users since the beginning of the system.
Since the arrival of Windows 11, the Start menu has been one of the elements most criticized by users. Less customizable, less dense than that of Windows 10, it notably imposed a flow of files and "recommended" applications which took up a lot of space. Microsoft had promised evolutions, and they finally arrive in a new version tested on the latest builds.
The new Start menu interface is wider and now displays more content at a glance. Users can finally completely disable the " Recommended, which frees up space for app shortcuts. The menu also adopts a single-page layout, with direct access to all apps, without having to go through a separate section. This is an important development for those who like to organize their workspace clearly.
The new Windows 11 Start menu lets you disable the recommended section and display more apps
Thanks to this new design, it is now possible to pin up to eight apps per row, compared to six previously. The number of lines displayed is no longer limited to three, which allows you to add many more personalized shortcuts. The "all apps" mode also becomes more flexible, with the ability to choose a list or category view. Everything is now integrated into a single drop-down interface, without unnecessary submenus.
Microsoft is currently testing this new interface in 24H2 versions of Windows 11, accessible via the Windows Insider program. It is also being rolled out to some 23H2 preview versions.
This free program allows all willing users to test future updates in advance. system update. Simply go to Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program to sign up and choose a test channel. The rollout to all users is expected in the coming weeks, with no specific date yet.
The hidden major Start menu update has been backported to 23H2 Beta in build 22635.5170 https://t.co/rirYAqxEt1
— phantomofearth 🌳 (@phantomofearth) April 7, 2025
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