How to Turn Off FPS Counter in Windows 11 Quickly and Easily
First identify which program draws the FPS counter. Windows has no single switch that disables every counter. If it is Game Bar, press Win + G and close or unpin the Performance widget; if it belongs to NVIDIA app, AMD Software, Steam or the game itself, use that program’s setting.
Where is the FPS counter in Windows 11 and how did it get there?
Game Bar’s Performance widget is one possible source of an FPS display, alongside graphics-driver overlays, Steam, monitoring tools and in-game counters. A pinned Game Bar widget can stay visible after the main overlay is dismissed. FPS reporting also depends on whether the tool can monitor that game, so it is not guaranteed to work in every title. Do not assume an update enabled the counter without evidence.
How do I turn off the FPS counter using the Xbox Game Bar?
Press Win + G and open Performance from the widget menu. To remove the entire widget, close it with its X control, or unpin it so it will not remain over the game after Game Bar is dismissed. If you want other performance metrics, use the widget’s performance options to change which metrics are displayed. Merely pressing Win + G to dismiss the main overlay can leave a pinned widget visible.
What if my FPS counter isn’t from Xbox Game Bar?
In NVIDIA app, Alt + R toggles statistics with the default shortcuts; Alt + Z opens its overlay and Statistics controls. In AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition, the default performance-overlay shortcut is Ctrl + Shift + O. Hotkeys can be customized. For Steam, review Settings > In Game and its performance-monitor options. A game’s own counter has a separate setting. If using MSI Afterburner or RivaTuner Statistics Server, inspect that tool’s on-screen display controls. Change one overlay at a time to identify the source.
Why does the FPS counter sometimes stay on even after disabling it?
If a counter remains, check whether you changed the program actually drawing it. More than one tool can display statistics, and a pinned Game Bar widget can remain after dismissal. Reopen the relevant tool to confirm its display setting. Restart only the affected app or game if needed; signing out or restarting Windows is not generally required just to hide a counter.
What else can I do if the FPS counter is still bothering me?
Check the game’s settings, launcher, graphics overlay and monitoring tools before resetting applications. A Game Bar controller-launch switch under Settings > Gaming is not an app reset and may not disable Win + G or a pinned widget. If the identified app is malfunctioning, follow its repair instructions. Do not reinstall graphics drivers merely because an unrelated overlay remains visible.
Conclusion
Identify the overlay first, then hide its statistics or close its widget. For Game Bar, account for pinning; for NVIDIA, AMD, Steam and individual games, use their own controls. There is no universal Windows setting or shortcut that disables every FPS display.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I open the Xbox Game Bar to find the FPS counter?
Press Windows key + G to open the Xbox Game Bar overlay. From there, access the Performance widget to view or disable the FPS counter.
Can I disable the FPS counter permanently so it never shows again?
Disable the display in the application that provides it. For Game Bar, close or unpin Performance; for other tools, save their statistics-display setting. Another program or a later settings change can still enable a different counter.
Why does my FPS counter show up only in some games?
Some games have built-in FPS counters or trigger overlays only when running. Disabling Xbox Game Bar won’t affect these, so check the game’s settings or other overlay apps for FPS options.
Is there a keyboard shortcut to toggle the FPS counter off?
There is no universal shortcut. Win + G opens Game Bar; NVIDIA app defaults to Alt + R for statistics, and AMD Software defaults to Ctrl + Shift + O for its performance overlay. Customized shortcuts may differ.
What should I do if the FPS counter won’t go away after all these steps?
Identify which application or game still draws it, including the possibility of multiple overlays. Confirm its own setting and restart that app if needed. Reserve repair or reinstallation for a demonstrated problem with the identified tool.