No. 10 of 39 ·Start Menu Customization Software

Start Menu Reviver

Windows

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.3

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Start Menu Reviver is ranked #10 of 39 in start menu customization software on Freedom251. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

Start Menu Reviver plans and pricing

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Start Menu Reviver Free Windows 7, 8, 10 · CPU 300MHz or higher · RAM 256 MB · 22 MB disk space reviversoft.com · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on start menu customization software

Free plan: Yes
Supported Windows: windows_10
Replacement mode: shell_replacement
Start button controls: Yes
Custom search: Yes
Taskbar controls: basic

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The record

Purpose: Start Menu Reviver restores a functional Start Menu in Microsoft Windows with a Metro-style interface.
Tile system: It provides an innovative customizable tile-based system.
Tile capacity: The product page says the number of tiles increased from 32 to 64.
Personalization: Users can create tiles for applications, Windows tasks, websites, documents, music files, video files and other files.
Search: Its search box finds applications, computer settings and documents on the computer.
Windows Start Screen: Users can access the Windows 8 Start screen directly from Start Menu Reviver.
Application support: It launches traditional desktop programs and Windows 8 modern applications from the Start Menu.
Touch support: The product is touch-optimized and works with Windows 8-based tablet computers.
Links: Tiles can link to websites, shortcuts, apps, documents and media.
System requirements: The listed requirements are Windows 7, 8, or 10, a 300MHz-or-higher CPU, 256 MB RAM and 22 MB of hard-disk space.
Support: ReviverSoft provides Start Menu Reviver support articles and a contact-support option.
Trust certifications: ReviverSoft says its website was tested and certified safe by authorities including DigiCert and that its products were tested and certified safe by authorities like AppEsteem.
Maker history: ReviverSoft says Corel acquired its Windows and Mac utility software and resources in September 2014.
Download version: The product page offers Start Menu Reviver version 3.0.6.4 for download.
Price from: Free

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