Tauon version history

- Pre-release build for early access to bug fixes and new features - Includes Linux, Windows, and macOS downloads - Users should report issues via Discord or GitHub - Note about Windows Defender false positives and version migration warnings

One of the biggest problems with Tauon was that is was crap and not very good. **BUT NO MORE!!!** With v11 this issue is fixed and Tauon is good now! ## Customisable layouts Sick of the old boring layouts? You can now re-order the UI however you please! <img width="1414" height="751" alt="Screenshot From 2026-07-10 15-03-33" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a0caea1c-5162-4aeb-868a-4307c2d394b3" /> This release moves the layout switcher to the left side as its own button where you can now add, customise and rename your own layouts. Note the original layouts are kept as is and are not editable. This update includes 3 new widgets (shown): - Gallery: Compact - Track: Details - Visualiser: Spectrogram How to: 1. From layout menu: Select *Empty Slot*, then again select Edit Mode. 3. Right click in empty area and add a Stack. 4. Then add a widget from the 'Add...' submenu. 5. Exit Edit Mode by pressing layout button again. ## Milkdrop updates <img width="1241" height="656" alt="Screenshot From 2026-07-12 19-56-51" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/11f677bc-64dc-403d-9b52-bf90f00986da" /> - You can now select a "Cut

- Pre-release build for early access to bug fixes and new features. - Includes Linux, Windows, and macOS (Sequoia or later) downloads. - Windows builds may be flagged by Defender; whitelisting is safe. - Backup user data before upgrading, as downgrading may not be possible.

- Pre-release version for testing new features and bug fixes - Includes builds for Linux, Windows, and macOS - Users should report issues via Discord or GitHub - Note: Windows builds may trigger false antivirus warnings

- Provides early access to bug fixes and new features. - Includes pre-release builds for Linux, Windows, and macOS. - Users should back up data before upgrading due to potential migration issues. - Windows builds may be flagged by Defender but are safe to whitelist.

- Pre-release build for testing and early access - Includes bug fixes and new features not yet in stable releases - May contain migrations preventing rollback to older versions - Windows builds may trigger Defender false positives

- Pre-release build with early bug fixes and new features - Includes Linux, Windows, and macOS (Sequoia+) downloads - May require data backup due to potential migration issues - Windows builds may trigger false antivirus warnings

- Pre-release version with early bug fixes and new features - Includes Linux, Windows, and macOS builds - Users should backup data before installing due to potential migration issues - Windows builds may trigger false positives in Defender

- Pre-release version with early bug fixes and new features - Includes Linux, Windows, and macOS builds - May require data backup before downgrading - Windows builds might trigger false antivirus warnings

Here you can find builds for the very latest development version of Tauon. You may want to use these releases if you want to: * Get a fix for a bug that hasn't made it to a stable release yet * Help catch bugs before they make it to a stable release * Experience new features and changes earlier Please report any issues either over at [Discord](https://discord.gg/v4EmhES) or the [GitHub bug tracker](https://github.com/Taiko2k/Tauon/issues). **[List of all changes](https://github.com/Taiko2k/Tauon/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md)** > [!NOTE] > Windows pre-release builds can be wrongly flagged by Defender, it is safe to whitelist them. > See https://github.com/Taiko2k/Tauon/issues/1062 for more information. > [!WARNING] > It may not be possible to go to an older version after using a pre-release build due to migrations, if this concerns you, backup your user data to be able to go back. <div align=left> <table> <thead align=left> <tr> <th>OS</th> <th>Download</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody align=left> <tr> <td>Linux</td> <td> <a href="https://github.com/Taiko2k/Tauon/releases/download/Pre-release-Tauon-2026-07-05-b4437d7/TauonMusicBox-linux.7z"><img src

Changes: - Added auto-search lyrics setting to the settings UI - Added drag grip to the theme editor - Fixed track repeat looping cutting off the end of songs - Fixed smooth scroll not disabling

# Tauon v10 Welcome to Tauon version 10.0.0, the most kickass update yet! #### This release includes: - A redesigned settings UI (super cool) - You can now add items to queue directly from search (middle mouse click) - There's a new in-app guide in the search overlay, because who know how it worked?! - New smooth scroll support (enable in settings) ## New layout option <img width="1172" height="608" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-02 at 11 47 36 am" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/cb23c71e-56b3-4814-a1e7-0e4a84de2d98" /> You can now have album art in Columns view. You can also now have the metadata panel on the left side! ## Wide mode Milkdrop in Showcase Milkdrop is now supported in the Showcase view, with a new wide layout option as well. <img width="1238" height="695" alt="Screenshot From 2026-04-29 23-31-24" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/042e417c-10b8-44bf-8f1e-b68255496248" /> Tauon's Milkdrop feature is now supported on Windows/Linux, still no macOS though. ## New theme editor! <img width="810" height="441" alt="Screenshot From 2026-04-30 00-06-49" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a78e7bb

This backports a fix for the window icon on Linux. This release affects Linux only.

Changes: - Fixed a possible memory leak - Updated desktop icon on macOS

Changes: - Hotfix for not being able to exit shuffle lockdown - Other small fixes <div align=left> <table> <thead align=left> <tr> <th>OS</th> <th>Download</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody align=left> <tr> <td>Linux</td> <td> <a href="https://github.com/Taiko2k/Tauon/releases/download/v9.1.1/TauonMusicBox-linux.7z"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Portable-x64-f84e29.svg?logo=linux"> </a><br> <a href="https://github.com/Taiko2k/Tauon/releases/download/v9.1.1/TauonMusicBox-x64.flatpak"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Flatpak-x64-FF9966.svg?logo=flatpak"> </a><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Windows</td> <td> <!-- MS Logos were removed from Simpleicons so just ship the singular SVG here --> <a href="https://github.com/Taiko2k/Tauon/releases/download/v9.1.1/TauonMusicBox-windows.7z"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Portable-x64-0078d7.svg?logo=data:image/svg%2bxml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNCAyNCI+PHBhdGggZD0iTTAgMGgxMS4zNzd2MTEuMzcySDBabTEyLjYyMyAwSDI0djExLjM3MkgxMi42MjNaTTAgMTIuNjIzaDExLjM3N1YyNEgwWm0xMi42MjMgMEgyNFYyNEgxMi42

This "release" contains files necessary for CI, such as prebuilt libraries, and also hosts files like the Milkdrop presets. If you're here to download Tauon, see https://github.com/Taiko2k/Tauon/releases/tag/v9.1.0 instead.

Changes: - Added a 10 band graphic equalizer to audio settings. - Fixed milkdrop visualiser not showing in lyrics panel - Fixed an issue with Jellyfin login not working. <div align=left> <table> <thead align=left> <tr> <th>OS</th> <th>Download</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody align=left> <tr> <td>Linux</td> <td> <a href="https://github.com/Taiko2k/Tauon/releases/download/v9.1.0/TauonMusicBox-linux.7z"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Portable-x64-f84e29.svg?logo=linux"> </a><br> <a href="https://github.com/Taiko2k/Tauon/releases/download/v9.1.0/TauonMusicBox-x64.flatpak"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Flatpak-x64-FF9966.svg?logo=flatpak"> </a><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Windows</td> <td> <!-- MS Logos were removed from Simpleicons so just ship the singular SVG here --> <a href="https://github.com/Taiko2k/Tauon/releases/download/v9.1.0/TauonMusicBox-windows.7z"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Portable-x64-0078d7.svg?logo=data:image/svg%2bxml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNCAyNCI+PHBhdGggZD0iTTAgMGgxMS4zNzd2MTEuMzcySDBabTE

Announcing Tauon music box v9.0.0! ## Milkdrop visualizer support! :star: This feature allows you to load Winamp `.milk` visualizer presets in Tauon!  This feature is Linux only for now. It should work out the box for Flatpak users. For Arch Linux package users you'll need to install `projectm-git` from the AUR for this feature to work. Check the [Tauon docs](https://tauonmusicbox.rocks/manual/milkdrop/) for more details on how to use this feature. ## Other changes - Added support for taskbar progress on Linux. (e.g. applies to KDE Plasma) - Added A/B repeat feature. (Right click the repeat button to access) - [macOS] Desktop now playing and media keys are now supported. - [macOS] The DMG install process has been improved. (Still not signed though) - Many small miscellaneous fixes. ## Other news :newspaper: ### New website! We have a [new website](https://tauonmusicbox.rocks/) design. Documentation that was on the GitHub Wiki has now been migrated to the site for a more unified documentation experience. This should make it easier for contr

Various bug fixes. See changelog for details. <div align=left> <table> <thead align=left> <tr> <th>OS</th> <th>Download</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody align=left> <tr> <td>Linux</td> <td> <a href="https://github.com/Taiko2k/Tauon/releases/download/v8.2.3/TauonMusicBox-linux.7z"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Portable-x64-f84e29.svg?logo=linux"> </a><br> <a href="https://github.com/Taiko2k/Tauon/releases/download/v8.2.3/ tauonmb.flatpak"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Flatpak-x64-FF9966.svg?logo=flatpak"> </a><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Windows</td> <td> <!-- MS Logos were removed from Simpleicons so just ship the singular SVG here --> <a href="https://github.com/Taiko2k/Tauon/releases/download/v8.2.3/TauonMusicBox-windows.7z"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Portable-x64-0078d7.svg?logo=data:image/svg%2bxml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNCAyNCI+PHBhdGggZD0iTTAgMGgxMS4zNzd2MTEuMzcySDBabTEyLjYyMyAwSDI0djExLjM3MkgxMi42MjNaTTAgMTIuNjIzaDExLjM3N1YyNEgwWm0xMi42MjMgMEgyNFYyNEgxMi42MjMiLz48L3N2Zz4="></a><br> <a href="https://gi