HidHide

HidHide is a free, open-source Windows driver that hides selected HID gaming controllers from applications to stop duplicate inputs when using tools like DS4Windows or ViGEm. It allows users to selectively cloak specific devices while keeping others like keyboards and mice visible, and supports per-application whitelisting of trusted programs. The software includes a graphical configuration client for managing its kernel-level features and is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11.

The tool is specifically designed for anyone using a remapper or virtual gamepad, including PS4/PS5 players on PC, sim-racing and flight-stick users, emulator fans, and competitive players who need clean, predictable controller input. It solves the duplicate-input problem that becomes common when ViGEm and DS4Windows create virtual controllers alongside physical gamepads. By hiding devices per application instead of disabling them entirely, it keeps the remapper working while games stay confusion-free.

Users can choose exactly which programs may see their controller through per-app whitelisting, while everything else is blocked automatically. The selective device cloaking feature allows hiding only the devices you pick, keeping keyboards, mice, and other gear fully visible. This stops double inputs the moment cloaking is enabled, ensuring games receive only one clean signal from the physical pad.

The installation process takes four steps from download to a working setup in just a couple of minutes. Once installed, the persistent settings ensure that your whitelist and hidden-device choices survive reboots, so you can set it once and forget it. A one-click toggle lets you flip cloaking on or off instantly whenever you want every app to see the controller again.

HidHide is 100% free and open-source with no bundled software, making it fully auditable code trusted by the community. The lightweight driver has a tiny footprint with no background bloat, running quietly until needed. Over 1 million community downloads and a 4.8-star average user rating reflect its popularity and reliability among gamers.

The tool is built to sit alongside DS4Windows and ViGEm, so these tools finally behave properly in games without causing duplicate inputs. It was created because the duplicate-input problem became common as virtual controllers grew popular, and HidHide was built to solve it cleanly. The software hides devices per application instead of disabling them entirely, which keeps your remapper working while games stay confusion-free.

The typical setup time is about 2 minutes, and the software is designed to be lightweight with no background bloat. It runs quietly until you need it, ensuring a clean and efficient experience for gamers. The open-source nature means the code is fully auditable with no cost and no bundled extras.

The software includes a graphical configuration client for managing its kernel-level features, making it accessible to non-technical users. It supports per-application whitelisting of trusted programs, allowing precise control over which apps see the controller. The persistent settings ensure that your whitelist and hidden-device choices survive reboots, so you can set it once and forget it.

The tool is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11, specifically requiring a 64-bit operating system for the latest stable release. It is designed to work with the latest versions of DS4Windows and ViGEm to prevent duplicate inputs. The open-source license allows for full community auditing and modification of the code.

You can reach HidHide by e-mail at [email protected].

The official website of HidHide is hidhide.net.

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