What's new in ExtraDock

Every release since ExtraDock joined Appit Studio.

55 releases since September 2025 Latest: 5.2.0 on Oct 13, 2026

  1. ExtraDock 5

    Built for macOS 26 Tahoe and later. Launched August 9, 2026.

    • ExtraDock
    • ExtraDock + DockFlow
  2. v5.2.0

    Dock Edit Mode and browser profiles

    Docks are locked by default with a new Edit Dock mode for changes, plus New Window with Profile for Chromium browsers.

    New

    • Dock Edit Mode. Docks stay locked so nothing moves by accident. Right-click and choose Edit Dock to reorder items, remove them with the minus badge, or drop files from Finder to pin them. Save, Done Editing, Escape or Return wraps it up.
    • Dropping a file on Trash, a shelf, a folder or an app sends it there instead of pinning it to the dock.
    • New Window with Profile for Chrome, Brave, Edge, Vivaldi and Chromium, from the dock and the App Launcher widget.
    • The Manager shows who hid a dock, like DockFlow or a Focus filter, with a Show Dock button to bring it back.
    • License activation gets a Paste button, and Return activates.

    Improvements

    • The notch dock opens and closes smoothly, even the first time after launch. Collapsing and auto-hide are smoother, and the dock no longer stutters while apps launch or quit.
    • Far less background work while you are not using ExtraDock, so it is easier on your battery.
    • New Window and private windows from the App Launcher widget open on your current Space, even when that app’s other windows are on another Desktop. Safari profiles work too, and you see a message instead of a Space jump if a window cannot open.
    • Temperature widgets read the CPU temperature on M5 Macs. Export Logs includes update details with personal info removed.

    Fixes

    • Running two copies of the same app no longer crashes the dock.
    • App Stack, Folder Stack and launcher widgets respond right after you edit them and right after launch.
    • Reserve Dock Space no longer moves or resizes a window while that app’s menu is open. On screens without a camera notch, the notch pill no longer pops open over browser tabs.
    • A valid license key no longer shows a server error after choosing Later on the ExtraDock 4 license import, and the Manager window no longer opens by itself when DockFlow or ExtraBar reconnect.
  3. v5.1.0

    Liquid Glass, AI assistants, and Talk

    Clear or Frosted Liquid Glass docks, MCP control from Claude Code or Codex, and automatic connections to DockFlow and ExtraBar.

    New

    • Liquid Glass docks, Clear or Frosted, on supported macOS versions. Glass draws its own edge, so intensity, color and opacity controls hide while it is on. Notch docks keep the black notch look.
    • AI Assistants. Settings → Integrations → AI Assistants installs or updates a skill for Codex or Claude Code and copies client config. Allow for This Session is off by default, approvals can be deleted anytime, and Revert Last AI Change is there when you need it.
    • Talk Integrations. ExtraDock, ExtraBar and DockFlow find each other automatically, no pairing codes. Approve once and it reconnects after restarts.
    • Hide on Window Hover. The dock fades when another app’s window overlaps it and clicks pass through. Per dock, off by default.
    • Refreshed widget library with search, categories and new artwork. Finder shows its real icon, App and Folder Stacks get angled previews, and Clock, CPU and Media are redrawn.
    • Pinned docks can be offset along the edge and padded away from it.

    Improvements

    • Liquid Glass is real glass with distortions.
    • Virtual Trash is retired from the widget library. Existing ones keep working.

    Fixes

    • Turning on Liquid Glass no longer needs a relaunch.
  4. v5.0.11

    Notch docks anywhere on an edge

    Notch docks are no longer tied to the camera notch. Place up to three on any screen edge.

    New

    • Notch docks at the leading, center, or trailing position of any edge, up to three per edge.
    • The position picker marks spots another notch dock already uses.

    Improvements

    • Only top-center merges with the camera notch. Top-left and top-right sit below the menu bar.
    • Changing position animates: fold, fade, move, unfold. Instant with Reduce Motion.

    Fixes

    • Clicking the active app again restores or reopens it like the native Dock.
    • Hidden Settings and blank Electron windows are no longer raised on click.
    • Add Dock, Duplicate, and New Dock no longer fail silently during a license refresh.
  5. v5.0.10

    Docks that stay put

    A stability release for sleep, wake, and the new live icons.

    Improvements

    • Diagnostics keep a clearer 24-hour trail.

    Fixes

    • Docks return after sleep and wake.
    • Live Clock and Calendar icons no longer crash ExtraDock at midnight or on wake.
    • Custom widget icons persist.
  6. v5.0.9

    Folders, App Stacks, and Talk

    Pinned folders and App Stacks open beside the dock, and ExtraDock starts talking to DockFlow.

    New

    • Browse pinned folders beside the icon in Grid, List, or Fan. Layout, icon size, sort, and hidden files are set per folder.
    • App Stacks get a Finder-style browser: multi-select, Quick Look, Share, rename, compress, trash, and drag to or from Finder.
    • App Stack grid sizes from 3×3 to 8×8. Files are copied, never silently replaced.
    • IP widget shows Public, Local, or Both, per network adapter, with one-click copy.
    • Live Dock mirrors the native Dock's spacers as gaps that stay in sync.
    • Talk for DockFlow (beta): pair the apps so DockFlow can show, hide, or toggle docks. Talk is an open-source cross-app protocol.
    • Monitor Dock one-click preset adds CPU, Memory, GPU, Battery, IP, and Bluetooth Battery widgets.
    • Custom App Stack names show in the Manager and on the hover label.
  7. v5.0.8

    Live icons and bigger magnification

    Clock and Calendar icons show real time, magnification goes up to 4x, and docks survive Hide Others.

    New

    • Live Clock and Calendar icons show the real time and today's date. Custom icons still take priority.
    • Hover magnification up to 4x, with neighboring icons sliding apart.
    • Drag handle placement control, including which side of a floating dock it sits on.
    • Pinned auto-hide docks can reveal near the screen edge: Narrow, Standard, or Wide.

    Improvements

    • Crisper icons under magnification. Badges stay on the icon through hover, bounce, and magnify.
    • Window previews pick up Screen Recording permission on the next hover, with no relaunch.

    Fixes

    • Docks stay visible and clickable after Hide Others or Cmd+H.
    • Show Manager on launch is honored again, and notch widgets are readable in Light Mode.
    Clock & Calendar now show time and date
    Magnification now spaces neighboring apps correctly
  8. v5.0.7

    Notch layout mode

    A dock that lives in the notch, plus full control over how docks expand.

    New

    • Notch layout mode with three display modes: Show, Pill, or Hidden. Size it as wide or tall as you like.
    • Works alongside ExtraBar in Notch mode.
    • Pick Your Trigger: expand on Hover, on Drag, or both.
    • Hover Area size: Small, Medium, or Large.
    • Floating Reveal Distance sets how far a collapsed floating dock sits from the screen edge.

    Improvements

    • Faster license checks and fewer freezes during activation.

    Fixes

    • App Stack popups no longer hide behind an overlapping dock.
    The notch dock
    Side by side with ExtraBar in Notch mode
  9. v5.0.6

    Faster, lighter, better behaved

    The sixth update since launch, focused on Reserve Dock Space and resource usage.

    Improvements

    • Reserve Dock Space recognizes windows more reliably, including after sleep and external monitor disconnects.
    • Lower CPU and overall resource usage.
    • Dock keyboard shortcuts work more reliably.

    Fixes

    • Rays effect reworked to render lightweight.
    • Ambient effects (Rays, Snow, Fireworks) render behind app icons instead of covering them.
    • Top-pinned docks sit below the menu bar instead of overlapping it.
    • Desktop Widget labels appear above widgets but stay under application windows.
  10. CoolDock

    Appit Studio acquires CoolDock

    CoolDock, the customizable Dock replacement for macOS, joins the Appit Studio family from its original developer.

    • Existing CoolDock licenses stay valid. Nothing to repurchase.
    • CoolDock 2.0.0 is the first Appit Studio release, moving the app to Appit Studio’s licensing and update system.
  11. v5.0.4

    Identical monitors and DockFlow presets

    Screen recognition for identical monitors, and a DockFlow integration that keeps its promises.

    Improvements

    • Improved screen recognition for identical monitors in the same setup.
    • Keyboard shortcuts hide and show presets correctly.
    • Bluetooth Battery widget: more accurate readings and icons that stay legible with many devices.

    Fixes

    • DockFlow presets keep dock position, hidden state, and auto-hide correctly when switching.
    • Docks start on the correct display after restart.
    • Diagnostics copy the correct display information.
    • App icon badges no longer break after Dropoff between devices.
  12. v5.0.3

    Bluetooth widget, every dock one click away

    A new widget, the return of ExtraDock 4 dock actions, and steadier floating docks.

    New

    • Bluetooth Battery widget shows connected devices, battery levels, and connection status in the dock.
    • Auto Bar Thickness fits the bar to your icon size.
    • Dock options from the floating dock's drag handle, and an ExtraDock submenu on every dock item.

    Improvements

    • The menu bar menu lists every dock with all the dock actions from ExtraDock 4.
    • Floating docks can be locked to their position again.
    • Icon sizing uses Small, Medium, Large, or Custom.
    • Finder widget revamped to follow the dock's default click action instead of opening a new window.
    • Import from ExtraDock 4 improved.

    Fixes

    • Respect Dock Space repairs itself and honors keyboard and window-manager snaps.
    • Docks start on the correct display.
    • Floating dock dragging is steadier.
  13. v5.0.1

    Post-launch polish and DockFlow

    The first update after launch, built from the first week of feedback.

    New

    • DockFlow integration works with ExtraDock 5 (requires DockFlow 1.76).
    • Running indicator is customizable and can be enabled app-wide.
    • Custom icons for Finder and App Stack widgets.
    • Adjustable Clock widget size.

    Fixes

    • Better placement, dragging, and snapping on multi-monitor setups.
    • Fixes for endless icon bouncing, clipped running indicators, inconsistent widget sizes, and ExtraDock 4 migration.
  14. v5.0.0

    ExtraDock 5 is here

    A complete rebuild of ExtraDock for macOS 26 Tahoe, with Liquid Glass and an interface built for modern macOS.

    New

    • Rebuilt from the ground up on a new codebase, designed for the features still to come.
    • Liquid Glass and a new, improved UI that fits modern Mac apps.
    • Free for every ExtraDock license, yearly or lifetime. Configuration and license migrate automatically.
    • ExtraDock 4 continues for macOS 12 through 15.

    Improvements

    • More optimized in resources than ExtraDock 4.
    • Shaped by 20 beta builds with the community before release.

  15. ExtraDock 4

    For macOS 12 through 15. Maintained alongside ExtraDock 5 since Appit Studio acquired ExtraDock in September 2025.

    • ExtraDock
    • ExtraDock + DockFlow
  16. v4.4.4

    Dock Edit Mode and Liquid Glass on older macOS

    The Edit Mode and browser profile update, plus a Liquid Glass background for macOS 15 and earlier.

    New

    • Dock Edit Mode. Docks stay locked so nothing moves by accident. Right-click and choose Edit Dock to reorder, add or remove items.
    • New Window with Profile for Chrome, Brave, Edge, Vivaldi and Chromium, from the dock, Live Dock and Space Awareness.
    • Liquid Glass background on macOS 15 and earlier.

    Improvements

    • Smoother notch dock, even right after launch, and much lighter on your battery while you are not using ExtraDock.
    • Export Logs includes update details with personal info removed.

    Fixes

    • A dock no longer ignores clicks after being hidden, seen on macOS 15 with two docks.
    • No more crash when a Show on all screens dock copy is removed, or when using Import from Backup.
    • Docks at the top of the screen reveal reliably when you push the pointer against the top edge.
    • Notification badges are accurate: no made-up badge while iPhone Mirroring or Handoff is active, word badges like “New” show up, and “99+” or large counts read correctly.
    • Reserve Dock Space no longer moves a window while that app’s menu is open, and the notch pill no longer pops open over browser tabs on screens without a notch.
  17. v4.4.2

    Liquid Glass, AI assistants, and Talk

    The shared core update for ExtraDock 4: glass docks, MCP control, and automatic Talk connections.

    New

    • Liquid Glass docks, Clear or Frosted, on supported macOS versions.
    • AI Assistants. Control your dock from Claude Code or Codex, with approvals in your control and Revert Last AI Change.
    • Talk Integrations. ExtraDock, ExtraBar and DockFlow find each other automatically, no pairing codes.

    Improvements

    • Liquid Glass is real glass with distortions.
  18. v4.3.23

    Notch docks anywhere on an edge

    The notch positioning update, plus a batch of layout fixes for ExtraDock 4.

    New

    • Notch docks at the leading, center, or trailing position of any edge, up to three per edge. The position picker marks spots already in use.

    Improvements

    • Only top-center merges with the camera notch. Other positions sit below the menu bar with corner clearance.
    • Magnification is off by default, per dock under Appearance. Docks you already tuned keep their setting.
    • A top notch dock no longer lands under the menu bar after a display change.

    Fixes

    • Docks no longer get cut off after collapse and expand, or after adding, removing, or resizing items.
    • Collapsed docks no longer block clicks on macOS 15 and earlier. Top-pinned docks stay clickable with magnification on.
  19. v4.3.21

    Docks that stay put

    Two fixes shipped together with ExtraDock 5.0.10.

    Fixes

    • Live Clock and Calendar icons no longer crash ExtraDock at midnight or on wake.
    • Fixed-position docks stay put, with no sideways nudge.
  20. v4.3.18

    Folders, App Stacks, and Talk

    The same folder and App Stack browsers as ExtraDock 5.0.9, on macOS 12 through 15.

    New

    • Browse pinned folders beside the icon in Grid, List, or Fan.
    • App Stacks get a Finder-style browser, with grid sizes from 3×3 to 8×8.
    • IP widget shows Public, Local, or Both, per network adapter.
    • Live Dock mirrors the native Dock's spacers.
    • Talk pairing with DockFlow.

    Improvements

    • Minimum macOS is now 12.4.
  21. v4.3.16

    Live icons and sharper magnification

    Live Clock and Calendar icons arrive on ExtraDock 4, alongside a steadier dock.

    New

    • Live Clock and Calendar icons show the real time and today's date.
    • Drag handle placement control.

    Improvements

    • Crisper icons under magnification. Badges stick to the icon during hover, bounce, and magnify.

    Fixes

    • Docks stay visible after Hide Others or Cmd+H.
    • Notch widgets are readable in Light Mode.
  22. v4.3.14

    Notch layout mode

    Notch mode lands on ExtraDock 4 the same day as ExtraDock 5.0.7.

    New

    • Notch layout mode with three display modes: Show, Pill, or Hidden. Size it as wide or tall as you like.
  23. v4.3.13

    Docks return from fullscreen and Spaces

    Two disappearing-dock fixes.

    Fixes

    • Docks hidden by Hide on Fullscreen come back after moving to a non-fullscreen Space.
    • Docks that vanished after moving quickly between Spaces return to their place.
  24. v4.3.8

    Identical monitors

    The same screen recognition improvements as ExtraDock 5.0.4.

    Improvements

    • Improved screen recognition for identical monitors in the same setup.
    • Docks reappear more reliably after sleep and wake.

    Fixes

    • Floating docks retain their position on external monitors.
    • Docks start on the correct display after restart.
    • Diagnostics copy the correct display information.
  25. v4.3.7

    Bluetooth Battery widget

    ExtraDock 4 gets the same new widget as ExtraDock 5.

    New

    • Bluetooth Battery widget shows connected devices, battery levels, and connection status in the dock.

    Fixes

    • Floating docks retain their position more reliably on external monitors.
  26. v4.3.5

    ExtraDock 4 becomes the macOS 12 to 15 build

    The first ExtraDock 4 release after the ExtraDock 5 launch.

    Improvements

    • ExtraDock 4 now targets macOS 12 through 15. macOS 26 moves to ExtraDock 5. No features are removed.

    Fixes

    • Microsoft Teams no longer quits and relaunches when clicked, and responds without delay.
    • A fallback mechanism covers other apps affected by the same behavior.

  27. ExtraDock 5 becomes the main release

    Everything above this line shipped after the ExtraDock 5 launch, when ExtraDock 4 became the build for macOS 12 through 15. Everything below is ExtraDock 4 as the only version.

  28. v4.3.3

    Copy and move items between docks

    A workflow upgrade for multi-dock setups, and fixes across Trash, Clock, and Timer.

    New

    • Copy or move any item or widget to another dock, or to all docks at once, from the Management window.
    • Widget rows get a full context menu: Configure, Duplicate, Copy, Move, Remove.
    • Text color setting for CPU, GPU, RAM, and Battery gauges.

    Fixes

    • Empty Trash works reliably with Full Disk Access granted.
    • Dock space is respected on every screen when Show on All Screens is on.
    • Timer changes apply immediately.
  29. v4.3.2

    GPU widget and the ExtraDock 5 beta

    The monitor dock is complete, and ExtraDock 5 opens to beta testers.

    New

    • GPU Usage widget joins CPU, RAM, and Battery for a full Mac monitor dock.
    • ExtraDock 5 beta opens on the new Discord server. The upgrade is free for existing users.

    Improvements

    • Clock widget gains a day-of-the-week display.

    Fixes

    • The seconds display is fixed.
    • Respect Dock Space now works for mirrored docks shown on all screens.
    • Floating collapsible docks change collapse direction based on where they sit, so they no longer collapse off-screen.
  30. v4.3.1

    App Stack, Metronome, and Clicker

    Three new widgets, dock reordering, and the first word about ExtraDock 5.

    New

    • App Stack widget groups apps or folders into one expandable stack. Add by drag and drop, launch from the stack.
    • Metronome widget with adjustable BPM and an audible click.
    • Clicker widget: a tap counter that remembers its count between launches.
    • ExtraDock 5 announced: a macOS 26-only version, free for existing users.

    Improvements

    • Reorder docks by dragging in the management window.
    • Custom icons are discoverable from the dock items list. Click anywhere on a row to open its settings.

    Fixes

    • Docks no longer disappear when switching Spaces, especially on macOS 26.5.
    • Fixed a crash when enabling notification badges on macOS 26, blank windows when reopening apps, and desktop widget layering.
  31. v4.3.0

    World Cup widget and dock reordering

    A tournament tracker in the dock, just in time for kickoff.

    New

    • World Cup 2026 widget with live scores, a countdown to your team's next match, fixtures, results, flags, and goal confetti.
    • Pick a favorite team. Schedule and results work offline. Smart Mode shows what matters right now.
    • Drag to reorder docks in the dock list.
  32. v4.2.9

    Quick stability update

    Crash and freeze fixes from your bug reports.

    Improvements

    • Smoother hide and show when entering and leaving fullscreen apps.

    Fixes

    • Docks no longer flicker or disappear when switching Spaces. Always-visible docks stay on new desktops.
    • Fixed freezes while other apps launch or activate.
    • Fixed a Trash widget crash in the Finder integration, and a window-resize crash on macOS 26.
  33. v4.2.8

    Show on all screens and real window focus

    Multi-screen support, a long-standing focus bug fixed, and automatic backups.

    New

    • Show on All Screens mirrors one dock onto every connected display, managed as a single dock.
    • Space Awareness gets a window context menu.
    • Desktop Widget Mode per dock keeps the dock behind app windows.
    • Automatic configuration backups with view, reveal, and restore in Settings.

    Improvements

    • More reliable monitor identity, so docks reappear on the right screen after unplugging or rearranging displays.
    • Snappier clicks.
    • Lower background CPU usage.

    Fixes

    • Clicking a dock icon brings the window to the front, not just its menu bar. Fixes a long-standing macOS 14 and 15 issue.
    • Windows on another Space or display, including Electron apps, are raised reliably.
    • Live Dock no longer shows manually pinned apps twice.
  34. v4.2.7

    Window switching and native-style auto-hide

    A big release: right-click window switching, edge-triggered auto-hide, and automatic backups.

    New

    • Right-click an app with multiple windows to switch between them.
    • Folder Stack supports custom icons.
    • Automatic configuration backups, restorable from Settings.
    • ExtraDock documentation launched at docs.extradock.app.

    Improvements

    • Auto-hidden docks reveal when you touch the screen edge, with an adjustable reveal delay.
    • Divider widget gets adjustable spacing. Spacer widget supports custom sizes up to 3000px.
    • Space Awareness uses deeper macOS Space information for reliability across displays.

    Fixes

    • Live Dock fixes: apps wake correctly, duplicate icons collapse, and ghost windows no longer trap clicks.
  35. v4.2.6

    DockShare and full backups

    Share your dock designs with the community, and carry your setup between Macs.

    New

    • One-click share to DockShare.io, a free community gallery for dock designs. Import other designs and their icons into your own ExtraDock.
    • Full backup export and import from a new Settings tab, as a single .extradockbackup file.

    Fixes

    • Live Dock identifies apps by path, fixing wrong icons for duplicate bundle IDs.
    • Screen assignments survive brief monitor disconnects and sleep.
    • Space Awareness no longer duplicates pinned apps, and clears itself when Accessibility permission is missing.
  36. v4.2.5

    Edge padding and the Rays effect

    Finer control over dock position, and a new ambient effect.

    New

    • Edge padding for fixed docks.
    • Full-width dock alignment: Start, Center, or End.
    • Item spacing presets: Default, Roomy, or Spacious.
    • New Rays effect.

    Fixes

    • Lower CPU and memory usage when using effects.
  37. Shiori

    Shiori 1.0 launches

    Shiori, the bookmark manager that started as an ExtraBar widget, ships its official 1.0 as a standalone menu bar app.

    • Cloud sync across Macs, a web dashboard, and a native menu bar app.
    • Link Groups open a whole set of URLs at once, and tags can route bookmarks to specific Chrome profiles.
    • One-time purchase, like every Appit Studio app.
  38. v4.2.4

    Space Awareness 2.0

    The Space Awareness widget rebuilt, and faster support through diagnostics.

    New

    • Space Awareness widget completely reworked. Requires Accessibility permission for reliability.
    • The Support button can attach diagnostic information. Copy Debug Info from Dock Properties.
    • License renewal time shown on the main screen and menu bar.

    Improvements

    • Full timezone picker in the Clock widget. Folder Stack wraps long names.
  39. v4.2.3

    Reworked Settings and the Folder Stack

    The second round of polish: Settings, the widget gallery, and a new widget.

    New

    • Folder Stack widget: a folder of folders from a single dock icon, with a name, tint color, and choice of opening app.

    Improvements

    • Settings screen fully reworked and categorized.
    • Add Widget screen is a gallery that shows what each widget does.
    • Hover-to-expand reworked. Auto-reveal triggers near the dock, not the whole screen edge.
    • Live Dock changes apply instantly.

    Fixes

    • Live Dock keeps its chosen mode.
    • Fixed Empty Trash, docks stuck hidden after switching displays, and a hang from Respect Dock Space.
  40. v4.2.1

    Polishing the menus

    Cleaner menus, clearer screen settings, and optional crash reporting.

    New

    • Match macOS Dock size preset. Open Dock Settings from the right-click menu.

    Improvements

    • Menu bar menu and dock right-click menu redesigned around the essentials.
    • Screen Assignments renamed Allowed Screens, with a warning when several allowed screens are connected at once.
    • Clicking an app with multiple windows returns to the one you used last.
    • Optional anonymous error and crash reporting, with opt-out in Settings.

    Fixes

    • Fixed Space switching on click, docks briefly on the wrong screen after wake, and the show/hide toggle getting out of sync.
  41. v4.2.0

    Hide on Fullscreen rebuilt

    Core-level work on fullscreen detection and identical monitors.

    New

    • Fixed-mode docks can be aligned to the start, center, or end of their edge.
    • Folders can show a separate custom label under the icon.

    Improvements

    • Hide on Fullscreen rewritten per screen, faster, with fewer false positives.
    • Much better support for identical monitors, using connection and port details to keep docks on the right display after sleep and reconnects.

    Fixes

    • Duplicating a dock copies widgets, appearance, effects, and settings completely.
    • Fixed a crash enabling notification badges on macOS 26, and folder custom names not persisting.
  42. v4.1.9

    Attach to screens 2.0

    Screen attachment rebuilt around hardware identity.

    Improvements

    • Docks can be assigned to multiple monitors, so Home and Office setups both work.
    • Monitors are recognized by hardware identity, which tells identical monitors apart.
    • All connected screens register automatically. Forget the ones you don't want.
    • Attach to Screen becomes Screen Assignment, with connected and disconnected indicators.

    Fixes

    • Fixed settings mixing between docks on reconnect, an auto-hide race on full-width docks, and screens adopting dragged docks.
  43. v4.1.8

    Invisible Dock and Shelf 2.0

    A long list of user requests in one release.

    New

    • Set opacity to 0 for a fully invisible dock.

    Improvements

    • Shelf widget rebuilt from the ground up with better drag and drop.
    • Right-click menus on apps now match the native Dock.
    • URL widgets show their name or URL and can be duplicated. Launching an app shows a quick animation.
    • Collapse button can hold up to 3 characters.

    Fixes

    • App icons render in higher resolution. Fixes padded icons on macOS 26.
    • Notification badges work on Live Dock and Space Awareness, and no longer crash multi-monitor setups.
  44. v4.1.7

    App preview on hover

    See every window of a running app before you click.

    New

    • App preview on hover shows every window of a running app, so you can jump straight to the right one. Optional and off by default. Screen Recording permission is used only to render the preview.

    Fixes

    • Clicking an app in another Space now moves you there.
    • Fixed the dock sometimes going invisible. The collapse button no longer drifts on macOS 26.
  45. v4.1.6

    Respect Dock Space

    Windows learn to stay off your docks, the way they do with the native Dock.

    New

    • Respect Dock Space keeps maximized and dragged windows off fixed docks.
    • Auto-hide timer for docks summoned by a hotkey.
    • Files in the dock can have a custom name and hide their extension.
    • Confirmation before dragging items off the dock.

    Improvements

    • Trash widget reworked, with an optional connection to the real Finder Trash.
    • Notification badges reworked.
  46. v4.1.5

    Space-aware docks

    A dynamic dock that shows only what is running in the current Space.

    New

    • Space Awareness widget shows the running apps of the current Space on the current screen, and updates as you switch.
    • Configurable app spacing and left-click action: Minimize or Bring to Front.

    Fixes

    • Fixed dock animation when moving between Spaces, and files misclassified as folders.
  47. v4.1.3

    Two new modes

    Hide the native Dock, and decide whether windows or docks win.

    New

    • Hide the native macOS Dock from Settings. ExtraDock keeps it hidden.
    • Desktop Widget Mode: choose whether windows or your docks sit on top.

    Fixes

    • Fixed a crash after updates for some users, and Safari web apps not being added to docks.
  48. v4.1.2

    Quality of life

    Polish after months of intense feature work.

    New

    • New validation services keep dock position, screen attachment, and centering reliable after restarts.

    Improvements

    • Improved animations throughout the app.
    • Widgets render in real time on the dock while you customize them.
    • Live Dock resizes and re-centers automatically as apps open and close.

    Fixes

    • Interacting with docks over fullscreen apps no longer triggers unexpected Space or screen changes.
  49. v4.1.1

    Shortcuts and Focus Mode integration

    ExtraDock joins your automations, and auto-hide is rebuilt.

    New

    • Apple Shortcuts integration. Focus Mode integration through filters.
    • Magnetic snapping to corners is now a toggle.
    • Show and hide animations.

    Improvements

    • Auto-hide 2.0: detection rebuilt into separate components, with improved edge detection.
  50. v4.1.0

    Notification badges

    Live Dock improvements, part two.

    New

    • Notification badges on all docks, including Live Docks. Optional, requires Accessibility permission.
    • Hide specific apps per Live Dock from the right-click menu.

    Improvements

    • Each Live Dock keeps its own state.
  51. v4.0.9

    Live Dock improvements

    Reliability work on Live Dock, screen recognition, and macOS 26.

    New

    • Lock Position for floating docks.

    Improvements

    • Live Dock rendering is more reliable. Hover magnifies only the app under the cursor.
    • Smarter screen recognition when connecting external monitors.
    • macOS 26 compatibility improvements.

    Fixes

    • Live Dock no longer repositions itself when certain apps render, and jumps to the correct Space on click.
  52. ExtraBar

    ExtraBar launches

    Appit Studio’s third app goes public: a customizable macOS menu bar with apps, custom actions and deep links behind one hotkey.

    • Launched on Product Hunt and TinyLaunch the same day.
    • Built for quick launches without switching your whole workspace.
  53. v4.0.8

    Wrapping up 2025

    The 18th update in 108 days since the acquisition, about one every six days.

    New

    • Fireworks effect joins Snow.

    Improvements

    • Settings screen redesigned and easier to navigate.
    • Improved screen recognition and Hide on Fullscreen reliability with more checks.

    Fixes

    • macOS 26 compatibility fixes.
    • Fixed hidden docks reappearing when an internal file could not be found.
  54. v4.0.7

    URL widget and File Shelf

    More utility in the dock.

    New

    • URL widget that fetches the site's icon automatically.
    • Shelf widget: drag and drop files into a shelf to move them around. Early beta.

    Improvements

    • Improved license key validation.

    Fixes

    • Docks on macOS 26 collapse into the collapse button instead of the middle.
  55. v4.0.4

    Live Dock, TamaDocky, and drag and drop

    The update that made ExtraDock docks dynamic.

    New

    • Live Dock widget replicates your macOS Dock on any screen, showing all apps or only running apps. No permissions required.
    • TamaDocky: a cat companion widget, with an optional Tamagotchi mode.
    • Drag and drop files into folders on your docks, or onto apps to open them.
    • Snow theme, fully animated.

    Improvements

    • Revamped icon library for app icon customization.
    Live Dock
    TamaDocky
  56. v4.0.1

    More customization

    Collapse icons, folder colors, and hotkeys.

    New

    • Customizable collapse icon.
    • Folder colors and folder hover text: full path, custom text, or folder name.
    • Hotkeys to show and hide docks.
  57. v4.0.0

    ExtraDock 4.0 and the DockFlow integration

    The first major version under Appit Studio, launched on Product Hunt.

    New

    • DockFlow presets can show and hide specific docks when switching. Requires DockFlow 1.56.
    • Finder and Trash widgets for users replacing their Dock entirely.
    • Onboarding, accessible from the menu bar.

    Improvements

    • Widget infrastructure rebuilt for what comes next.

    Fixes

    • License keys stored in the Apple Keychain, fixing keys that disappeared.
  58. v3.9.2

    Introducing widgets

    The first dock widgets, in early beta.

    New

    • Spacers and customizable Clock widgets.
    • Space from Edges option, matching the native Dock's 5px gap.
    • Near-invisible dock borders, in beta.

    Improvements

    • Improved button visibility in Light Mode.

    Fixes

    • Fixed a visual bug below 15% opacity on macOS 26.
  59. v3.9.1

    Customization and positioning

    A full code refactor, and the first big customization release.

    New

    • Control dock colors, background, blur, opacity, and borders.
    • Global Settings for license management and launch options. Rename docks. Copy and paste settings between docks.

    Improvements

    • Positioning system revamped, with Attach to Screen for external-monitor docks.
    • Complete code refactor, lower resource usage, and full macOS 26 support.
    • Versioning moves from 1.38 to 3.9.1.
  60. v1.38

    A cleaner management screen

    The management UI redesigned after its first round of feedback.

    New

    • Duplicate docks.

    Improvements

    • Redesigned management UI with copy docks and multi-select editing.
    • Consistent settings across the right-click menu and the menu bar menu.
    • Better collapse behavior.
  61. v1.36

    The management screen

    The first release under Appit Studio, after a few weeks of beta.

    New

    • A management screen to add, edit, and remove docks with all their options. Until now everything lived in the menu bar and right-click menus.
    • Show Drag Icon setting for moving a dock without clicking apps by accident. Long-press the collapse button to drag.
    • Check for Updates inside the app, replacing version upgrades sent by email.

    Improvements

    • Performance and stability improvements.
  62. Acquisition

    ExtraDock Acquired by AppitStudio

    Appit Studio, the maker of DockFlow, acquires ExtraDock from its original developer.

    • ExtraDock was at version 3.4 when it changed hands.
    • Existing licenses and pricing unchanged. Lifetime license holders keep everything.
    • The original developer reached out in August 2025. The acquisition closed on September 10.
    • First priorities: in-app updates, a management interface, and a full code refactor.

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