Use Case

Remove Apps from Dock
on Mac

To remove an app from the Dock on a Mac, drag its icon off the Dock until you see Remove, or right-click it and choose Options > Remove from Dock.

But some icons won't go. Finder, Trash, and running apps are locked in, and macOS has no setting to hide them.

ExtraDock does. Even for Finder.

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Remove apps from dock on Mac: ExtraBot choosing Hide from Live Dock in ExtraDock's right-click menu

The Icons That Won't Leave

Try it on Finder or Trash: there is no Remove from Dock option. macOS treats them as permanent.

Running apps are the same story. While an app is open, its icon stays, and there's no setting to hide it.

If you came here to hide Finder from the Dock, this is where the native route ends.

ExtraDock's ExtraBot mascot wishing macOS would let it hide Finder and Trash from the Dock
ExtraDock's ExtraBot mascot happy with a dock where Finder and Trash are hidden

Hide Any App. Even Finder.

ExtraDock lets you create an exact replica of the macOS Dock. Same look, same behavior, minus the limits. No more single dock. No more permanent Finder.

Right-click any app and choose Hide from Live Dock. Finder, Trash, a running app. Anything goes, and it stays gone until you bring it back.

Set the native Dock to auto-hide, and the only dock on screen shows exactly the icons you want.

Create Your Own Instead

Don't stop at removing apps. Build docks that start empty and only ever hold the apps you drop in.

  • Create unlimited docks with just the apps you want
  • Group by context: design, comms, one per project
  • Pin them to any screen, any edge, or let them float
  • Style each one with its own colors, icons, and size
ExtraDock's ExtraBot mascot between two custom docks grouped by project: Design and Comms
ExtraDock's ExtraBot mascot showing quality-of-life features: drag and drop into dock folders and a collapsible dock

Added Quality of Life

ExtraDock is packed with small quality of life features that smooth out your workflow:

  • Drop a file on a dock folder to move it there
  • Collapse any dock into a single button when you want to save space
  • Hover over an app to preview its open windows
  • Add widgets to any dock: a clock, a shelf, an apps folder
ExtraDock's ExtraBot mascot with two Mac screens, each with its own dock

Customization

No two docks have to look alike. Style each one with its own colors, size, and personality.

  • Color themes from classic macOS to full neon
  • Solid, transparent, or Liquid Glass backgrounds
  • Adjust icon size, gaps, and dock scale
  • Give every app the custom icon it deserves

Position

Your dock doesn't have to live at the bottom. Put a dock on any screen, any edge, or let it float.

  • Snap docks to an edge or let them float anywhere
  • Go horizontal or vertical, your call
  • Assign each dock to its own screen
  • When a display disconnects, its docks hide automatically and return to their exact spot the moment it's back

Behavior

Your docks, on their best behavior. There when you need them, gone when you don't.

  • Auto-hide when not in use, reappear on hover
  • Collapse a dock into a single button
  • Hide on fullscreen, or always visible
  • Each dock has its own behavior settings

Widgets

Apps are just the start. Widgets bring your dock to life.

  • Clock, Shelf, App Folders and more
  • Docks that know which Space you're in and what's running
  • Drag and drop files into folders, right from your dock
  • Meet TamaDocky. Your dock has a pet now.

Break the limits

(without finder in your dock)

Wall of Love

Don't take our word for it… Take theirs

Extradock has enjoyed, and will continue to enjoy, my rave support. When it comes to creating multiple docks, there is no other app that not only does this but also adds a massive amount of functionality. If your aim is countless docks, there are options. If your aim is countless docks with incredible customisation and placement anywhere on screen, there is only Extradock that has created this functionality and continues to lead the way. I fully endorse this app.

Just bought the app and I'm loving it so far! I already found the Effects section where you can add things like snowflakes or fireworks as background animations — great feature!

Didn’t know this app existed, I’m using two monitors (one for figma and indesign, and the 2nd monitor for entertainment like youtube and spotify) so this docks will help to organize my main app that I’m using frequently. Thank you! 🙏

wow this looks crazy powerful. had no idea you could this. Kudos!

I love this app so much! I'm using it like a launcher. I group my apps into ctegories and put many docks on my desktop.

Congrats on releasing the new update! Looks great :)

Really hyped to follow along this journey! :D Every time I open my app updater and spot ExtraDock, I get super excited because legit every single time there's something made smoother or generally better, and because I use the extra docks (ha) all the time, it's super noticeable. Really appreciate all the hard work and again, really excited for what's to come! ❤️✨

I did not realise there was an update until two days ago, and again I was left incredibly impressed. I absolutely love all the new features.

ExtraDock is my favorite launcher/switcher to use when I am remoted into my mothership machine. It makes things manageable when I am trying to use 27-inch displays via a 15-inch MBA.

This is a great solution to a problem that drives me nuts. The worst for me is when I accidentally get the Dock from my MBP onto the secondary display and have to get it back down on the MBP. Awesome app idea

Another excellent update to an already amazing app from a company that does customisation incredibly well. Thinking about trying the app, take it for a test run - I have been very impressed.

Pricing

One Year License

$14.99

Taxes might apply.

  • Available for 1 macOS Device
  • All past & future versions included
  • Fully Featured, No Limits
  • All updates for one year
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
1 Device - $14.99

Lifetime License

$37.99

Taxes might apply.

$37.99 per device, Save $8.51

  • Available for 1 macOS Devices
  • All past & future versions included
  • Fully Featured, No Limits
  • All updates for Lifetime
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
1 Device - $37.99

Small Team

$116.50

Tax included

  • Available for 5 macOS Devices
  • All past & future versions included
  • Fully Featured, No Limits
  • All updates for Lifetime
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
5 Devices - $116.50

FAQ

Can macOS show the Dock on all screens?
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.
What makes ExtraDock different from other dock apps?
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.
Can ExtraDock replace the native macOS Dock?
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.
What macOS versions does ExtraDock support?
ExtraDock 5 supports macOS 26 Tahoe and later. On macOS 12 through 15, use ExtraDock 4, the previous generation that remains fully supported.
Do resized windows respect ExtraDock like they do the native Dock?
Yes. ExtraDock has a setting that ensures resized and maximized windows respect your docks and won't cover them.
Are Extra Docks customizable?
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.
Can ExtraDock show notification badges?
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.
Does ExtraDock work with docking stations and DisplayLink monitors?
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.
What are the Live Dock and Dock Awareness widgets?
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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