To keep any window always on top in Windows, you will actually want to use the Always on Top utility in Microsoft PowerToys, as there is no widely recognized software called “arOnTop”.
Microsoft PowerToys is a free, official suite of system utilities that includes a robust, native-feeling window-pinning tool. How to Use PowerToys Always on Top
To get started with pinning your windows, follow these quick steps:
Install and Enable: Download and open the free Microsoft PowerToys utility. Click on Always on Top in the left sidebar menu and toggle the switch to On.
Pin a Window: Click on the specific application window you want to lock to the foreground. Press the universal shortcut keys Windows Key + Ctrl + T simultaneously.
Confirm the Lock: You will hear a confirmation sound, and a colored border will appear around the pinned window. Other windows can now be dragged or clicked underneath it without it disappearing.
Unpin the Window: Highlight the pinned application and press Windows Key + Ctrl + T a second time to return it to normal behavior. Alternative Free Tools
If you prefer not to use PowerToys, here are two excellent lightweight alternatives:
Pinwin: A simple, free app that runs silently in your system tray. Clicking its tray icon presents a list of all your open windows; checking an item locks it to the top.
AutoHotkey: You can write a tiny script using AutoHotkey. Paste the line ^SPACE::Winset, Alwaysontop, , A into a script file to toggle any active window to stay on top using Ctrl + Space.
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