Changelog
Explore new features, improvements, and fixes in each DockFix update.
Version 3.6.9
Released on April 18, 2025
Lowered CPU Usage
Reduced CPU usage significantly when the app is running in the background, improving overall system performance.
Manual Installation of Community Docks
Given some users have been having issues with the installation of community docks, we have added a button to manually install them inside the app.
Version 3.6.8
Released on April 14, 2025
Minor Changes
Switched pricing from USD to EUR and made minor changes to the app.
Version 3.6.7
Released on April 11, 2025
Bug Fixes
Fixed time label overflowing on vertical docks and other minor issues.
Minor Improvements
Improved the overall performance and stability of the app.
Version 3.6.6
Released on April 3, 2025
Bug Fixes
Fixed notification badges facing the wrong direction on side aligned docks and inconsistency issues in light mode.
Version 3.6.5
Released on March 23, 2025
Bug Fixes
Minor bug fixes to provide a smoother and better user experience.
Version 3.6.4
Released on March 18, 2025
Toggle for Rectangular Open App Indicators
Added a setting to switch between rectangular and circular open app indicators, including an inverted mode that adapts based on the foreground app.
Fixed Time and Date Localization
The dock now uses the user’s locale to show time and date in the proper format and language.
Scrollable Dock Content
Docks with more than 20 icons will automatically become scrollable.
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.