How to Turn Off FPS Counter in Windows 11 (Easy Methods)

If you’re seeing an FPS counter on your screen while gaming or using apps on Windows 11, it usually comes from tools like Xbox Game Bar, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, AMD Radeon Software, or third-party overlays. While FPS counters are useful for performance monitoring, many users prefer turning them off for a clean and distraction-free experience.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to turn off the FPS counter in Windows 11 using multiple simple methods.

Why Is the FPS Counter Showing in Windows 11?

The FPS counter may appear due to:

• Xbox Game Bar performance overlay
• NVIDIA or AMD graphics software
• Steam or third-party game overlays
• Benchmark or monitoring tools

Disabling the correct source will instantly remove the FPS display.

Method 1: Turn Off FPS Counter Using Xbox Game Bar

Xbox Game Bar is the most common reason for the FPS counter in Windows 11.

Steps:

1. Press Windows + G to open Xbox Game Bar
2. Open the Performance widget
3. Click the FPS section
4. Select Unpin or close the widget
5. Close Xbox Game Bar

💡 Tip: You can fully disable Game Bar if you don’t use it.

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Method 2: Disable FPS Counter from NVIDIA GeForce Experience

If you use an NVIDIA GPU, the FPS counter may come from GeForce Experience.

Steps:

1. Open NVIDIA GeForce Experience
2. Click Settings (⚙️ icon)
3. Turn Off “In-Game Overlay”
4. Or press Alt + Z → HUD Layout → Performance → Off

This will instantly remove the FPS counter.

Method 3: Turn Off FPS Counter in AMD Radeon Software

For AMD graphics users:

Steps:

1. Right-click on Desktop → AMD Software
2. Go to Performance → Metrics
3. Turn off Show Metrics Overlay
4. Close the software

Method 4: Disable FPS Counter in Steam

Steam can also display an FPS counter.

Steps:

1. Open Steam
2. Go to Settings → In-Game
3. Set In-Game FPS Counter to Off
4. Restart the game

Method 5: Turn Off Third-Party FPS Overlays

Apps like MSI Afterburner, Fraps, Razer Cortex, or Overwolf may show FPS.

Fix:

• Open the app
• Disable FPS or overlay options
• Or uninstall the app if not needed

Fix FPS Overlay Issues on Windows 11

If the FPS counter keeps reappearing:

• Restart your PC
• Update graphics drivers
• Disable startup overlay apps

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Why does FPS counter keep appearing in Windows 11?

The FPS counter usually comes from Xbox Game Bar, NVIDIA, AMD, or game launchers like Steam.

Q2. Is FPS counter harmful to performance?

No, but it may slightly impact performance on low-end systems.

Q3. How do I permanently disable FPS counter?

Disable the source app (Xbox Game Bar, GPU overlay, or third-party software).

Q4. Can I disable Xbox Game Bar completely?

Yes. Go to Settings → Gaming → Xbox Game Bar and turn it off.

Q5. Does FPS counter affect screen recording?

Some overlays may appear in recordings if not disabled properly.

Conclusion

Turning off the FPS counter in Windows 11 is quick once you identify its source. Whether it’s Xbox Game Bar, NVIDIA, AMD, or Steam, disabling the overlay will give you a cleaner gaming and desktop experience. Follow the steps above and enjoy distraction-free performance monitoring—or none at all.