If you are using Windows on a tablet or laptop, you will find a small icon next to the clock on the taskbar that shows the battery status (whether the charger is connected or not). However, moving the mouse pointer over this icon or clicking on it will allow you to see the battery charge percentage and the estimated time for using the device before connecting it to the charger or the remaining time to fully charge the battery. Here you might think! Wouldn’t it be better if there was an option to directly show the battery percentage on the taskbar, as is the case with smartphones? For some reason, Windows does not provide an option to do so, even in the new version, Windows 11. But instead of clicking on the battery icon every time to see the remaining charge percentage, you can add this indicator in very easy ways as we explain below.
Displaying the battery percentage on the taskbar is a great and important addition for many users of Windows laptops and tablets, as it allows you to quickly see the remaining battery life on the taskbar and thus determine whether you need to connect the charger to the device or if you can rely on the battery for the next period. The battery icon on the taskbar changes continuously to reflect the available power in the battery, but displaying the percentage is still the best option to accurately and clearly determine the level of charge, as in Android and iPhone smartphones.
Because Windows settings do not provide an option to do this, this article will guide you on two ways to display the battery percentage on the taskbar on Windows 10 or 11 using external tools. In fact, when we searched, we found that there are many of these tools, but according to our experience, both Battery Tracker and Battery Percentage Icon are the best for performing this task, so let us explain how to use them.
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First Method: Display Battery Indicator with Battery Tracker
An application called Battery Tracker is developed to simply display the battery percentage on the taskbar, this free app also includes the function of accessing battery details to solve common battery related issues. The app is available on the Microsoft Store and can be easily installed on your Windows 10 or 11 device. When you run it for the first time, the battery charge indicator will be shown in the notification area next to the clock. You can customize the appearance of the indicator by changing the color, font, size, and update frequency to match the actual charge percentage. The app also allows you to set the percentage at which you will be notified to connect or disconnect the charger, etc. In the end, Battery Percentage Icon serves its purpose in a simple way to display the battery percentage in real time through the taskbar.
When you right-click on the indicator, choose “Battery details” from the menu and a window will appear displaying important information about the battery, such as battery status, capacity, and remaining time before connecting the charger, and other data that can help you determine if the battery is in good condition or needs to be replaced.
The “Settings” option leads to another window to customize the indicator, where you can change the color, font, and size of the percentage display, as well as the update frequency to match the actual charge percentage. You can also set the percentage at which you will be notified to connect the charger or disconnect it, etc. In the end, Battery Percentage Icon serves its purpose in a simple way to display the battery percentage in real time through the taskbar.
