Depending on the app, you’ll see a badge indicating the number of notifications you have missed. For example, in the “Mail” app, you’ll see the number of emails you haven’t seen. The “Alarm & Clock” app will show any active alarm. The badge for the “Weather” app will let you know of any weather related condition alert, and so on. However, these notifications can be intrusive and can easily clutter your taskbar, but you can disable the badge feature if it’s something you don’t need. In this guide, you’ll learn the easy steps to disable badge notifications on Windows 10.
Disable taskbar badge notifications on Windows 10
To disable badge notifications for apps in the taskbar, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, apps in the taskbar will no longer show notifications making the taskbar less distracting.
Disable Action center notification badge
The Action center button in the notification area of the taskbar also includes a badge with the number of missed notifications. The button also can show app icons making easier for you to quickly identify which app you have missed notifications. If you don’t want to see badge (or app icons) in the Action center button, you can disable these features with these steps: After you complete the steps, the Action center button will no longer show notifications, but the icon will turn white or black when you have new notifications depending on the system theme mode. Disable Action center badge notification Update September 18, 2020: This guide was originally released in April 2016, and it’s been revised for the latest version of Windows 10 All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
