Changelog

Explore new features, improvements, and fixes in each DockFix update.

Version 3.6.3

Released on March 10, 2025

Circular App Icons

Introduced a setting to have circular app icons instead of the default rounded square.

Dock Reveal Delay

Added a setting to control the delay before the dock reveals when the cursor enters the trigger area to prevent accidental showing of the dock.

Incorrect Corner Radius on corner aligned Docks.

In previous versions, some dock corners had incorrect corner radii when the offset was greater than zero. This issue has now been resolved.

Version 3.6.2

Released on March 9, 2025

Improved Dock Triggers

Prevented accidental dock triggers by ensuring the dock only appears when the cursor touches the very edge of the screen.

Version 3.6.1

Released on March 9, 2025

Fixed Left, Right, and Top Alignments

Fixed the bug causing app icons to face the wrong direction when left- or right-aligned, along with issues in the animations for top alignments.

Version 3.6

Released on March 8, 2025

Community Docks

Users can now share and explore custom dock configurations created by the community.

Left and Right Alignments

Reimplemented left and right alignments.

App Hover Labels

Added labels on hover for app icons to help differentiate apps.

Customizable Dock Animation Speed

Adjust the speed of the dock's show/hide animations to better suit your preference.

Animation Intensity Setting

New option to control the intensity of animations for a more personalized feel.

Analog Clock

Introduced an analog clock display within the dock for a different look.

Sound Effects

Added subtle sound effects for hovering and selecitng apps in the dock to enhance interactions.

App Specific Context Menus

Provided context menus for certain apps to offer a more tailored experience.

Smoother Animations

Redesigned all animations to be smoother for a better user experience.

Animation Glitches

Fixed issues with dock overshooting and repeated frames during animations.

Other Minor Changes

Additional minor improvements and bug fixes.

Version 3.5.3

Released on February 14, 2025

Bug Fixes

Fixed a bug where icon hover animations would repeatedly replay every second, and resolved other issues with apps missing their icon and failing to open after pressing 'Add All Pinned Apps from Native Dock'.

Minor Improvements

Other minor improvements have been made to enhance the overall user experience.

Version 3.5.2

Released on February 6, 2025

No changes

No changes.

Version 3.5.1

Released on January 29, 2025

Bug Fixes

Fixed the issue of the dock jittering up and down.

Bug Fixes

Fixed the alignment of the dock when open app indicators is disabled.

Improved Reserve Screen Space

Refined reserve screen space behavior to only adjust size during resizing operations, not during window movement.

Version 3.5

Released on January 26, 2025

Reserve Screen Space

Apps will now automatically resize and position themselves to never overlap the dock.

Notification Badges

Notification badges now appear for all apps with pending notifications.

Custom App Icons

Apply custom app icons to any apps on the system, including native apps.

Redesigned User Interface

Redesigned the UI and made animations smoother for a more polished experience.

Bug Fixes

Fixed various issues to improve performance and reliability.

Version 3.4.1

Released on December 28, 2024

Bug Fixes

Fixed some issues regarding the Reveal Modifier Key.

Version 3.4

Released on December 22, 2024

Temporary File Shelf

Easily drag files to the dock for temporary storage and move them wherever you need, whenever you’re ready.

Keybinding to Show/Hide Dock

Added a customizable shortcut to instantly show or hide the dock.

Fullscreen Dock Visibility

New toggle in Interactions settings to decide if the dock should appear in fullscreen applications.

Bug Fixes

Resolved minor issues to make the app smoother and more reliable.

Version 3.3

Released on December 4, 2024

Folders

Add any folder to the dock for instant access and configure its icon and color.

Alternative App Icons

Choose from five new DockFix app icons designed by a graphic artist.

Time Format Options

Introduced support for both 12-hour and 24-hour time formats.

Disappearing Icons

Fixed an issue where dock icons would occasionally disappear.

App Launch Errors

Resolved some errors that occurred when launching apps from the dock.

Renamed Options

Renamed several options in settings for better clarity.

Right-Click Preferences

Added dock preferences to the right-click menu for quicker access.

Trash Can Customization

You can now customize the trash can with themes, custom icons, colors, and more...

Version 3.2

Released on November 17, 2024

App Reordering

Pinned apps can now be reordered in the dock by dragging and dropping them in the Dock Content page.

New Icon Animations

Introduced eight new hover and click animations for dock icons, along with a slider to adjust animation speed.

Redesigned Presets

Choose from new presets, including macOS, Windows, Chrome OS, or DockFix style, for quick and personalized setups.

Trash Can

Added a trash can to the dock, letting you easily access its contents and empty it.

Font Customization

Added tons of settings to customize the time label.

Background Blend

Added the option to blend the dock background with the wallpaper or app content behind it.

Larger Icons

Increased the maximum size of app icons for better visibility and aesthetics.

Dock Border

Added a setting to toggle a thin border around the dock to enhance its appearance.

Bug Fixes

Fixed various issues to improve performance and ensure a smoother experience.

Version 3.1

Released on October 27, 2024

Launchpad in Dock

Added a setting to display the Launchpad icon in the dock for quick access to all your applications.

Open Apps Indicator

Added a small dot below running apps in the dock to distinguish them from persistent apps.

Multiple Monitor Support

Added support for multiple monitors with options to show the dock on all screens or only on the main display.

Bug Fixes

Resolved various reported issues to ensure a smoother and more reliable experience.

Version 3.0

Released on October 13, 2024

Custom Dock Improvements

Reworked the custom dock for better stability and added tons of new features for enhanced customization.

App Pinning

You can now pin and remove apps from the dock, rather than only show running apps.

Replace Native Dock

DockFix can now fully replace the native macOS dock with a more customizable alternative.

Redesigned Interface

Redesigned the DockFix interface to make it cleaner and easier to navigate.

Bug Fixes

Fixed a lot of the issues that users were experiencing with version 2.0.

Version 2.0

Released on October 1, 2024

Floating Dock

Introduced the floating dock, now known as the custom dock with basic functionality and limited customization.

Redesigned User Interface

Redesigned the app to allow for the newly introduced floating dock.

Version 1.0

Released on August 18, 2024

Initial release of DockFix

The first DockFix version allowed for basic customization of the native Dock with extra features.