Question 1

Can macOS show the Dock on all screens?

Accepted Answer

Not natively. macOS only shows one Dock, on one screen at a time. ExtraDock fixes that. It can show the Dock on all screens, or give each monitor its own custom dock.

Question 2

What makes ExtraDock different from other dock apps?

Accepted Answer

ExtraDock gives you multiple lightweight docks that you can pin anywhere across your screens. Use it as an add-on to your native Dock, or go all-in and replace it entirely. It's up to you.

Question 3

Can ExtraDock replace the native macOS Dock?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ExtraDock works independently of the native Dock, so you can use both side by side or hide the native Dock and let ExtraDock take over. It's designed to fit however you work.

Question 4

What macOS versions does ExtraDock support?

Accepted Answer

ExtraDock 5 supports macOS 26 Tahoe and later. On macOS 12 through 15, use ExtraDock 4, the previous generation that remains fully supported.

Question 5

Do resized windows respect ExtraDock like they do the native Dock?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ExtraDock has a setting that ensures resized and maximized windows respect your docks and won't cover them.

Question 6

Are Extra Docks customizable?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can choose from a variety of both visual and behavioral customizations: colors, effects, opacity, borders, custom app icons, as well as auto hide/show, hide on full screen, and more.

Question 7

Can ExtraDock show notification badges?

Accepted Answer

Partially. macOS does not provide a way to read badges for Apple apps such as Mail and Messages, so those cannot be shown. Third-party apps like Slack and WhatsApp work as expected.

Question 8

Does ExtraDock work with docking stations and DisplayLink monitors?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with limitations. ExtraDock docks can be attached to a specific screen, so they appear when that screen connects and hide when it disconnects. This relies on macOS identifying each display consistently. DisplayLink monitors and displays connected through docking stations or daisy chains can behave inconsistently, especially after sleep or replugging, which can affect screen recognition.

Question 9

What are the Live Dock and Dock Awareness widgets?

Accepted Answer

Live Dock mirrors your native macOS Dock on any screen, either your full Dock or just running apps. Dock Awareness shows only the apps running in your current Space and updates as you switch. Both update dynamically.

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