https://boringbar.app/ boringBar showing open macOS windows by desktop boringBar a taskbar-style dock replacement for macOS Download 14-day free trial supports macOS 14+ (Sonoma or later) Purchase $40 Personal use Business use License type Perpetual Yearly - 1 device [6 ] users + Checkout $40 ? Business License Management Resend Activation Key The macOS Dock is built around apps, not windows. Multiple displays and desktops make it hard to track what's open where. boringBar keeps windows organized by desktop, with instant previews, one-click desktop switching, and pinned apps within reach. boringBar also gives you a searchable app launcher, scroll-to-switch desktops, full window titles on chips, and a cleaner workspace when you hide the Dock. As a bonus, it makes macOS feel more familiar if you've just switched from Windows or Linux. Features boringBar showing only windows from the current macOS desktop Current desktop only Shows only the windows on the active desktop for that display, so you stay focused on what is in front of you. boringBar desktop switcher for jumping between macOS Spaces Desktop switcher Jump to any desktop on the current display with one click, and see how many windows are open on each one. boringBar app launcher with searchable macOS applications App launcher Search and launch apps from a single list, then open it instantly with a configurable global shortcut. boringBar thumbnail previews for selecting the right macOS window Preview windows using thumbnails Hover a chip to preview windows before switching, so you can pick the right one faster. boringBar notification badges on macOS window chips Notification badges Unread badges from macOS appear directly on chips, so important updates stay visible. boringBar attention pulse highlighting an app that needs attention Attention pulse When an app needs your attention, its chip gives a subtle pulse so you notice it right away. Scroll to switch desktops Scroll up or down on the bar to move between desktops. Direction is configurable. Adjustable bar size Choose small, medium, or large. Pick the size that suits you best. Group windows by app Collapses multiple windows into one chip, with a count badge. Toggle chip titles Hide app name text on chips while keeping icons and window count badges. Window or app names Show full window titles in chips, or just the app name for a cleaner look. Hide dock Keeps the Dock out of the way while you use boringBar, then brings it back when you turn the feature off. Show on all displays Mirror bars across multiple monitors, including setups where the system setting "Displays have separate Spaces" is off. Quick shortcut to Show Desktop Right-click the bar and choose Show Desktop, or click the ribbon at the far right edge to reveal the desktop. Pin apps on bar/app menu Right click on any app in the bar to pin them to the bar itself or to the top of the application menu. FAQ What macOS versions does boringBar support? boringBar requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later. What permissions does boringBar need? boringBar requires two macOS permissions. Accessibility is used to observe and interact with windows, desktops, and apps on your behalf. Screen Recording is used solely to fetch window thumbnail previews and is not used for anything else. You can verify this yourself: the purple dot in Control Center only appears when thumbnails are being fetched, and you will not see it from boringBar at any other time. Is there a free trial? Yes. You can download and try boringBar free for 14 days with all features unlocked. A license is required to continue using it after the trial. How does pricing work? Personal licenses come in two flavors: Perpetual -- a one-time $40 purchase covering 2 devices, with 2 years of support and updates included. The software keeps working after that; you just won't receive further updates. Yearly -- a subscription starting at $7.99/year for 1 device, with additional devices at $2/year each, up to 5. Business licenses are billed annually, start at 6 users, and use volume pricing, so the per-user cost drops as your team grows: Quantity Price per user / year First 1 $3.49 Next 2 - 20 $3.50 Next 21 - 50 $2.50 Next 51 - 100 $2.00 The rest $1.00 For example, a 6-user business license is $20.99/year, a 20-user license is $69.99/year, and a 50-user license is $144.99/year. What is the difference between a personal and business license? Both licenses give you access to the same features. A personal license is for individual use and comes in two flavors: a one-time perpetual purchase covering 2 devices, or a yearly subscription covering up to 5 devices. A business license is an annual subscription intended for use within a company or organization and includes volume pricing. Can I use my license on multiple Macs? Each license seat is linked to one device. A perpetual personal license includes 2 seats; a yearly personal license covers 1 to 5 devices. For yearly personal and business licenses, make sure to purchase the appropriate number of seats upfront, as seats cannot be added to an existing license. If you need more later, you can purchase a separate license. Multiple users on the same machine share a single seat. How does activation work? Personal license holders receive an activation key by email after purchase. Business license holders need to add each team member from the Business License Management page first. In the boringBar app, that team member then enters their email address and receives a one-time code to confirm and activate their license. Does boringBar replace the Dock completely? boringBar can hide the Dock for you while it is running, but it will still be visible in Mission Control. When you turn the feature off or quit the app, the Dock comes right back. 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