MinimizeToTray (Songbird version)

MinimizeToTray (Songbird version)

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Minimizes Songbird into the system tray. Also it displays an notification when a new song is played.

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Full credit to the original authors of the Minimize to Tray for Firefox, Thunderbird and others (http://minimizetotray.mozdev.org)

Comments (128)

  1. over 2 years ago
    rolf rolf

    Thanks for uploading an extension! I'm just poking around with the comments.

  2. over 2 years ago
    Ninjeff Ninjeff

    Fantastic extension. I love that it notifies me when a new song starts and which one it is. That's the kind of functionality I'm surprised isn't built into Songbird itself.

  3. over 2 years ago
    munkthenut munkthenut

    I love the little notifier things it lights up my day, thanks The new extension system looks good guys.

  4. over 2 years ago
    klint klint

    i'm sorry but the "Minimize on close" does not work for me in SB 0.2.5 nightlies. Closing SB simply... closes it !!!

  5. over 2 years ago
    PauTo author PauTo

    I'm currently not using windows as my main OS so I can't check it right now... but I'll take a look ASAP...

  6. over 2 years ago
    toxicbird toxicbird

    standard. 6 stars.

  7. over 2 years ago
    toxicbird toxicbird

    how about notifying when its about to end??

  8. over 2 years ago
    trollzilla trollzilla

    Отличная работа!!! Good!!!

  9. over 2 years ago
    jkoshi jkoshi

    A must have.

  10. over 2 years ago
    pinesolpirate pinesolpirate

    Phenomenal extension! Really great thing to have, I think it should be rolled into the main app. Two requests. 1. Can you hijack the close button and make it go to tray? 2. Can you add a little tooltip to the tray icon that tells you the song name rather than the current one which just gives you the app name (at least on Windows XP) Thanks again!

  11. over 2 years ago
    el-kargolito el-kargolito

    works not really perfect, back to school

  12. over 2 years ago
    PauTo author PauTo

    To the people reporting the not going to tray on close... did it worked with previous Songbird versions? I'm guessing it never really worked, but I need confirmation...

  13. over 2 years ago
    siddharthagandhi siddharthagandhi

    Nope, it never did. Too bad its just for Windows...it would be nice if it was rolled into the main application, and for all platforms.

  14. over 2 years ago
    GoatTuber GoatTuber

    Any way to have Songbird always show in the system tray instead of the taskbar? I almost always have a media player open in the minimal view (I was previously using Winamp like that), and having it always sit in the taskbar takes up a good amount of space. I dig this extension, but it's only useful when Songbird's completely minimized. It would be perfect if it had the following choices: 1. Show in system tray: [Always | Minimized | Never] 2. Show notifications: [Always | Minimized | Never] Other than that, excellent work. This should be included in the Windows builds by default.

  15. over 2 years ago
    GoatTuber GoatTuber

    ...and perhaps options for notification animation speed and amount of time it's displayed.

  16. over 2 years ago
    penguins_rock penguins_rock

    I would be interested in two things: 1) Always have the system tray icon shown option 2) Minimize to tray when the miniplayer view is chosen. Great addition though. I agree, this should be included by default :-)

  17. over 2 years ago
    rageboy rageboy

    That happens for me too, using WinXPSP2 and Songbird 0.2.5. Minimize to tray only minimizes to tray with the min button--not close :(

  18. over 2 years ago
    rageboy rageboy

    I like the tooltip idea--but I'd like artist and title and maybe album/track

  19. over 2 years ago
    jevans jevans

    Awesome feature! I love it. One suggestion, have a single click on the tray icon pause/resume play. Just a bit easier than opening the menu, finding the pause item and choosing it.

  20. over 2 years ago
    Gamerteck Gamerteck

    Must have addon for all songbird users!! Thanks so very much PaulTo

  21. over 2 years ago
    dimitri raphael dimitri raphael

    Very useful feature! Shuold be integrated in the programm! I've got 2 requests: 1. The Mini Player should also be minimised to tray. 2. Could you add a little tooltip to the tray icon which informs you about the current song and where you can directly download this song when you're tuned in!

  22. about 1 year ago
    marsie marsie

    thank GOODNESS there's an add-on for this. i was upset that songbird didn't include it as an option to begin with. glad i found this!

  23. about 1 year ago
    momo momo

    Where Download?

  24. about 1 year ago
    fie fie

    To tell the truth i downloaded SongBird and was about to use. But... with its interface it seemed to difficult to me and i gave it up not to waste time. Chinese language software

  25. about 1 year ago
    Tornado Tornado

    "Can you add a little tooltip to the tray icon that tells you the song name rather than the current one which just gives you the app name (at least on Windows XP)" Yes, it would be really great if you could add that! It's annoying to have to maximize the program to look what song you are hearing. Please, please, please! :)

  26. about 1 year ago
    historyb historyb

    I agree I would like that for Linux

  27. about 1 year ago
    hxcobd hxcobd

    I'd also appreciate a Linux version.

  28. about 1 year ago
    journeyer journeyer

    Boy I miss this extension with the 0.3pre nightly. Any plans for update soon?

  29. about 1 year ago
    cuppm cuppm

    Yeah, update? Or at least inclusion of this basic feature for a media player in the core...

  30. about 1 year ago
    zaph zaph

    This add-on does not install with SB version 0.3 and 0.3.1. I get a pop-up that says: "MinimizeToTray (Songbird version)" will not be installed because it does not provide secure updates". Probably because it is an unsigned add-on? I know these are developer releases of SB, but it might be a good idea to get on that early...

  31. about 1 year ago
    bryst bryst

    When I try to install I get an error message in the addons window that says “"MinimizeToTray (Songbird version)” will not be installed because it does not provide secure updates" I’m running xp and SB V 0.3.1

  32. about 1 year ago
    mig mig

    USERS SHOULD NOT USE THIS EXTENSION. THEY SHOULD USE THE OTHER MINIMIZE EXTENSION FOUND HERE:

    http://addons.songbirdnest.com/extensions/detail/155

    THANKS!

    WE’LL BE DELETING THIS ITEM, SOON.

  33. about 1 year ago
    mig mig

    ERRR, I MEAN, ACTUALLY, #152

    http://addons.songbirdnest.com/extensions/detail/152

    Wheeeeee!

  34. about 1 year ago
    LaurieSue LaurieSue

    I’m not sure if I’m doing it wrong, but I can’t get this to work at all in SB version 0.5.

  35. about 1 year ago
    jdhas jdhas

    Doesn’t work at all in SB .6 RC2

  36. about 1 year ago
    necimal necimal

    No go in 0.6 (and apparently 0.5 either). Extensions shouldn’t be marked compatible with songbird 0.1 – 2.0+ before we even have these releases. 0 stars :P

  37. about 1 year ago
    Hyru Hyru

    Just a hint guys. Look at the release date. A good bet is if the release date is older than the new Songbird Update chances are compatibility isn’t 100%.

  38. about 1 year ago
    JTB JTB

    Same thing.. no go in 0.6.. will wait for a new release.. it’s a handy App to have..
    thanks again for all your hard work

  39. about 1 year ago
    kornfan1234562003 kornfan1234562003

    this doesn’t seem to work at all in .6

  40. about 1 year ago
    Epskampie Epskampie

    This add-on doesn’t seem to be maintained any longer. A search for ‘tray’ will reveal some other add-ons you can try:
    http://addons.songbirdnest.com/search?query=tray

  41. about 1 year ago
    vcorp vcorp

    for me don’t work version of songbird: Songbird/0.6 (20080613003538) (2008061211)

  42. about 1 year ago
    countnazgul countnazgul

    yep and for me don’t work with Songbird/0.6 (20080613003538) (2008061211)

  43. about 1 year ago
    ryanjaprice ryanjaprice

    doesn’t work in the latest build (0.6).
    Shame…

  44. about 1 year ago
    Azalroth Azalroth

    No go, just tried in in the latest 0.6.1

  45. 11 months ago
    sheilaellen sheilaellen

    Still doesn't work in version: Songbird/0.6.1 (20080623082011) (2008061211)

  46. 11 months ago
    gagliaudo06 gagliaudo06

    still does not work for me in ver 0.6.1 :-(

  47. 11 months ago
    rotoplano rotoplano

    bbzz... still waiting for the minimize miracle again!
    version: Songbird/0.6.1 (20080623082011) (2008061211)

  48. 11 months ago
    mundakas mundakas

    Also don't work here, using Songbird 0.6.1...Please, fix it :/(

  49. 10 months ago
    jvasquez831 jvasquez831

    Does not "minimize to tray"

  50. 10 months ago
    LauraSeabrook LauraSeabrook

    Had the same problem as the previous poster.

    I'm using Windows XP and 0.7.0rc2. This was disappointing as I use Thunderbird and Firefox and the same extension (as least it's called the same) works fine with both.

  51. 10 months ago
    maxmaronna maxmaronna

    Great add-on!

    max

  52. 10 months ago
    Marijn Marijn

    Doesn't minimize to tray... Using Windows XP sp3 and 0.6.1, any help?

  53. 10 months ago
    sunburntkamel sunburntkamel

    hasn't worked since 0.4. i don't know what updates are being done, but they don't work.

  54. 10 months ago
    rotoplano rotoplano

    bbzz... Still does n't work using WinXp/sp2 and Songbird/0.7.0 (20080819112708)

  55. 10 months ago
    kornfan1234562003 kornfan1234562003

    this extension doesn't seem to work on Vista SB 0.7

    I tried messing with the options and no matter what, it doesn't go to the system tray

  56. 10 months ago
    zaph zaph

    I don't think this add-on is still being maintained.

  57. 10 months ago
    samoletik samoletik

    To the latest comments:
    # Download with your internet browser (FF, IE, Opera, etc) new add-on from the link: http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/152
    # Change the extension of the file to "zip".
    # Unzip the songbird-tray.zip file.
    # In the resulting set of files, open up the “install.rdf” file in a text editor.
    # change the <em:maxversion>0.6pre</em:maxversion> to <em:maxversion>0.8pre</em:maxversion>
    # Rezip the files up in a zip file using. DO NOT PLACE THE FILES IN A FOLDER BEFORE DOING SO. Use the “add to zip” functionality provided by most Windows-esque zip programs. Change the extension to .xpi.
    # Load the fixed plug-in from the songbird add-ons screen.
    To minimize use special button "Hide" in top right corner of the application window
    Good luck ^_^

  58. 10 months ago
    rotoplano rotoplano

    thanks samoletik, easy to do and it works!

  59. 9 months ago
    skylarkza skylarkza

    Thank you Samoletik! I was pulling my hair out until I read how to fix it, so many many thanks and chocolatey biscuits for you.

  60. 9 months ago
    Arkayn Arkayn

    I would have certainly loved to try this one out..
    Not working on Windows Vista SP1 :/

  61. 9 months ago
    mikeschuld mikeschuld

    Does this not work in Vista? No matter what I do I can't get it to go to the tray :/

  62. 9 months ago
    Eleknide Eleknide

    I can't get this to work either under Vista. I've installed the add-on, but whenever i close or minimize it, i doesn't go to the system tray.

  63. 8 months ago
    MCCXV MCCXV

    Samoletik,
    A nice smiley for you, {I wish I had written down who I copied it from so I could credit them}.
    Anyway passing it on. Thanks for your help.

    (°v°)=3

  64. 8 months ago
    ceyeber62 ceyeber62

    Does not work. Even after several install attempts.

  65. 8 months ago
    Ronius Ronius

    Hey, I can't seem to get this to work. I've got the thunderbird minimize to tray working, so I'm used to the concept, but no matter what I fiddle about with it won't minimize to tray, or even create an icon in the try. And no, I'm not using the thunderbird version of the plugin in Songbird ;)

  66. 8 months ago
    Teysopolis Teysopolis

    Thanks samoletik! It helped me a lot... now it works!!! Thanks!!!!!

  67. 8 months ago
    elecTron elecTron

    Not work on linux?

    (openSUSE 11.0)

  68. 8 months ago
    Ronius Ronius

    Ignore my previous comment, it was made on a very late night last week, and I didn't see the comment by samoletik.

    It's absolutely fantastic I can minimise Songbird to the tray again, but a shame I can't get the functionality of this extension at the minute.

  69. 8 months ago
    elecTron elecTron

    I answer to my question, FireTray It's the same add-on and works with Linux.

  70. 8 months ago
    Trahloc Trahloc

    Unable to minimize with vista sp1 ultimate 64bit. Would love this extension to work as I'm hoping to have it replace winamp.

  71. 8 months ago
    Myrddin_Wyllt Myrddin_Wyllt

    XP SP2, Songbird 1.0.0rc1, Build 821.

    Add-on does not work at all.

    Close closes program entirely, and minimize just puts to taskbar, not to tray. Yes, I configured the add-on options to do so.

  72. 7 months ago
    Pxl_Buzzard Pxl_Buzzard

    Same as Myrddin_Wyllt, this doesn't work at all with the 1.0.0rc1, specifically with XP SP3 and build 825.

  73. 7 months ago
    nolanjurgens nolanjurgens

    Works fine for me on Vista 64 SP1 with 1.0.0 RC1 as long as I change the maxversion in install.rdf to "1.0".

  74. 7 months ago
    ValentinDREAN ValentinDREAN

    @samoletik
    Hi,
    I am with a fresh setup of Windows XP SP3, and your operation isn't working, it says :
    "System tray support 0.0.0.20080325 could not be installed because it is not compatible with Songbird 0.8.0."
    So?!!

  75. 7 months ago
    Anonym Anonym

    It doesn't work here too.

    I'm using XP SP3 and my version of SongBird is 1.0.0rc1, Build 821.

  76. 7 months ago
    jyotiswaroopr123321 jyotiswaroopr123321

    hey this ones not working... i've got a similar addon for thunderbird which worked after installing another addon called "minimize to tray enhancer".
    (i use vista home premium)

  77. 7 months ago
    Olivia_Lovag Olivia_Lovag

    I must say i got the same problem.
    Nothing happens.
    Running Vista Ultimate SP1, SB 1.0 RC2, add-ons faster bird, last.fm scrobbler support, noscript, mashtape, new-tab button, metadata tools, lyric master, status bar clock, song snarl, shout cast radio, and some others now still not compatible with SB 1.0 RC2. Oh and also lots of feathers.

  78. 7 months ago
    mrashdi mrashdi

    i got the same problem to
    this add on is not working
    im using SB 1.0 on xp sp2

  79. 7 months ago
    Aencell Aencell

    This addon works if you follow the instructions of samoletik but use version 1.0 instead of 0.8pre

    samoletik's post:

    To the latest comments:
    # Download with your internet browser (FF, IE, Opera, etc) new add-on from the link: http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/152
    # Change the extension of the file to "zip".
    # Unzip the songbird-tray.zip file.
    # In the resulting set of files, open up the “install.rdf” file in a text editor.
    # change the <em:maxversion>0.6pre</em:maxversion> to <em:maxversion>0.8pre</em:maxversion>
    # Rezip the files up in a zip file using. DO NOT PLACE THE FILES IN A FOLDER BEFORE DOING SO. Use the “add to zip” functionality provided by most Windows-esque zip programs. Change the extension to .xpi.
    # Load the fixed plug-in from the songbird add-ons screen. To minimize use special button "Hide" in top right corner of the application window Good luck ^_^
  80. 7 months ago
    ValentinDREAN ValentinDREAN

    Actually, I tried something seems to be really interesting ;)
    Just follow that link :
    http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/1357
    Have it great !

  81. 7 months ago
    0megapart1cle 0megapart1cle

    This addon has never worked. The new "MinimizeToTray revived" addon works perfectly however, and I suggest all comers try it out:

    http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/1357

  82. 7 months ago
    zac zac

    Nice addon.. thanks! It would be cool if it added control features (previous,next,pause,etc..) that you could control from the tray. This is the only thing I think Windows Media Player 11 still has on Songbird.

  83. 6 months ago
    Jaydub2000 Jaydub2000

    This add-on needs to be removed. It is the 6th most downloaded add on for songbird overall, and that's bad since it's defunct. Might confuse some people (including myself), I don't know why Songbird 1.0 even lets you install it.

  84. 6 months ago
    bwtaylor89 bwtaylor89

    This add-on doesn't work for me.

  85. 6 months ago
    jollyb jollyb

    also not working for me

  86. 6 months ago
    pirad pirad

    also not for me

  87. 6 months ago
    iPoodz iPoodz

    This isn't working for me, but I really love this idea, thanks for the creation.

  88. 6 months ago
    Candysin Candysin

    Don't work for me.

  89. 6 months ago
    OliverCruzcampo OliverCruzcampo

    Will there be an update for Songbird 1.0???

  90. 6 months ago
    juansm juansm

    not working in version 1.0 ! what a shame... hope u update soon ! thx

  91. 6 months ago
    mkin1999 mkin1999

    I didnt work with my updated 1.0 songbird

  92. 6 months ago
    juansleet juansleet

    not working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  93. 6 months ago
    martinrabson martinrabson

    Suggested by above... "ValentinDREAN" & "0megapart1cle"

    This addon has never worked. The new "MinimizeToTray revived" addon works perfectly however, and I suggest all comers try it out:

    http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/1357

  94. 5 months ago
    vans33r vans33r

    WHERE IS THE ONE FOR LINUX????

  95. 5 months ago
    arch1k arch1k

    I really think that this one is long past due. Can it be taken away from plugins and put in archives somewhere so that poor computer illiterate souls would not stumble upon it while trying to world of open source for the first time?
    Please.
    I've seen this thing here since the 0.7 and it didn't work since than. And ya one can edit it to make it work but not all of us are computer engineers.

  96. 5 months ago
    arch1k arch1k

    to=the, than=then. forgive me.

  97. 5 months ago
    Misterin Misterin

    Had my scratching my head for a while, does not now I can see. As it was top download I kinda guessed it would be working. Great idea, shame its not updated, but then I can understand the time that would take.

  98. 5 months ago
    striker striker

    I have just installed Songbird on a clean machine, and installed this Add-on. After start up songBird, the Application minimize to the TaskBar instead of system tray. I have checked the Setup of the Add-On and it is "enabled" (of course). I also checked option to minimize to ST when close, but ... this just close the Apps :-(
    good try.

  99. 5 months ago
    thegaby thegaby

    it dosent work for me.... it support version 1.0?

  100. 5 months ago
    phantom-swordsman phantom-swordsman

    It wont work for me!

  101. 5 months ago
    kid_oliva kid_oliva

    This add-on is not working with songbird 1.0.0 :(

  102. 5 months ago
    deOmega deOmega

    hey folks:

    This extension has apparently been abandoned. There is a replacement for it THAT WORKS:

    MinimizeToTray revived (MinTrayR)

    http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/1357

  103. 4 months ago
    apohran apohran

    Not working for me
    Songbird 1.1 b2

  104. 3 months ago
    denisgrugeon denisgrugeon

    not working on 1.1.1. :-(

  105. 3 months ago
    commue commue

    Yeah this doesn't work for new versions of songbird. =\

  106. 3 months ago
    psychoticbarber psychoticbarber

    I'm very disappointed that this doesn't seem to work for 1.1.1! If I knew how to code I'd offer to help update it. I'll be very happy when and if this is updated.

    Regardless, thanks for your work!

  107. 3 months ago
    X1R1 X1R1

    Downloaded It but it doesnt work....version 1.1.1, Build 1018 here.

    It sooooo sad it doesnt work this is one of the best features around.....

    Are you planning on making this compatible for newer versions?

  108. 3 months ago
    envisioner envisioner

    Ughh... like others are saying... not working with Songbird 1.1.1.
    This was the best extension!

  109. 3 months ago
    public_animal public_animal

    To everyone having trouble getting this add-on to work with 1.1.1 Go here:

    http://tn123.ath.cx/mintrayr/
    Here you can download the latest verstion of MinTrayR or MinimizeToTray revived directly from the developer's website. I just installed it and it works like a charm.

  110. 3 months ago
    NielsR NielsR

    @public_animal: Thanks man! Awesome alternative!

  111. 3 months ago
    TheCursedFrog TheCursedFrog

    This never really worked in my case. Neither on Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1... I really would like to have this feature, so what's up?

  112. 3 months ago
    burden burden

    Ya this addon doesn't really work.

  113. 3 months ago
    Gruumm Gruumm

    This addon works perfectly if you click at the link posted by public_animal...

    Thanks for the tip....I have this "xpi" working also for FF3.0

  114. 3 months ago
    alain250sxf alain250sxf

    Where do I add the xpi file?

  115. 3 months ago
    alain250sxf alain250sxf

    Apologies, got it working. Was quite obvious...

  116. 2 months ago
    Petroy Petroy

    Not working. Windows XP SP3, Songbird 1.1.2
    Pity!

  117. 2 months ago
    atreiu atreiu

    As some people don't get it to work, i repeat this info:

    Install the version from the Developers Website!
    This version is up to date and working great with Songbird 1.1.2!

    Get it here: http://tn123.ath.cx/mintrayr/

  118. 2 months ago
    zachm1 zachm1

    Installed this add on and it is dead and does not work. Guess it still needs some tweaking to get it to work

  119. 2 months ago
    moreglobe3 moreglobe3

    Would love a linux / gnome version of this .

  120. 2 months ago
    touringlonewulf touringlonewulf

    thanks for the Info!!!

    It's working now (with the version from the Developers Website)

  121. 2 months ago
    Thomas_Matthews Thomas_Matthews

    On Version: Songbird 1.1.2, Build 1042 (20090331142126), on Windows Vista, the song title is marqueed on the system tray while the window is open, but it disappears when minimized. There is a songbird icon in the system tray, but no display of songs, or control buttons (like pause, play, fast forward, etc.)
    This is with the developer version from http://tn123.ath.cx/mintrayr/ on May 02, 2009, PST.
    I was expecting something like what Media Player has when it is minimized.
    I'm uninstalling it until a better version comes out.

  122. about 1 month ago
    Muffenz Muffenz

    This doesn't work for me.

    v1.1.2 Build 1042

  123. about 1 month ago
    arunbawd123 arunbawd123

    hi 3

    thanked for this info ..... :-)

    Hair Extensions

  124. about 1 month ago
    Deecodeuh Deecodeuh

    Stupid thing doesn't work. Installs, but does nothing.
    Windows 7 Build 71xx (I don't remember which one exactly)
    Songbird 1.1.2, Build 1042 (20090331142126)

  125. about 1 month ago
    DarkDays DarkDays

    The one on the developer's site works great. Thanks!

  126. about 1 month ago
    pkcastela pkcastela

    doesn't work with windows 7

  127. 15 days ago
    le_chat le_chat

    Doesn't on my config : VIsta + Songbird 1.2.0, Build 1146

  128. 4 days ago
    windrunner023 windrunner023

    Confirming pkcastela's comment, it doesn't work with Windows 7. D;

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