ByeDock
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ByeDock

▦ Designed for macOS. Requires macOS 14 or later.

Taskbar for macOS.
A better Dock replacement.

Open, minimize, and switch apps with a click. Beautiful and efficient.

Coming soonExplore features
Open, switch, and minimize with a click.
Launch apps quicklyClick to minimizeSlim and space-saving

01 / WINDOW CONTROLS

Switch and minimize. As quick as they should be.

Switch apps and minimize with a click.

Click a title to switch windows.

02 / COMBINE WINDOWS

More windows. Less clutter.

Group windows by app to save taskbar space.

Separate windows
Moon and Saturn shown as two separate taskbar buttons
Grouped by app
Two Wikipedia windows combined into one button with a count of 2

03 / START MENU

Search fast. Open instantly.

Find apps quickly and pin your favorites at the top.

  • Pin favorite apps at the top
  • Quick app search
  • Lock, shut down, and more
Type a name to find an app.
Right-click an app icon to pin it to the taskbar.
Right-click an app icon to pin it to the taskbar.

04 / PINNED APPS

Pin your favorite apps. Open them quickly.

Pin apps to the taskbar. They wait quietly in place, even after you quit.

05 / APPEARANCE

Six themes. With colors made for MacBook Neo.

Customize height, color, and transparency. Make it your own.

Light — ByeDock Start menu and taskbar appearance
Light

Preview themes

English appearance controls for bar height, selection color and transparency
Follow system appearanceSet the selection colorAdjust height and transparency

06 / START BUTTON

A little companion for your workday. Open apps with a click.

Cats, dogs, and mice. A little clueless, but happy to help you open apps.

Mochi the cat: click to open Start.

Custom images are supported.

07 / MORE CONTROLS

A smoother workflow. A tidier interface.

Window context menu with Maximize, Tile Left, and Tile Right

Maximize or tile

Right-click to maximize, tile left, or tile right.

TextEdit dragged ahead of Preview and QuickTime Player

Reorder apps

Drag icons into the order that works for you.

Calculator added to the Hidden Apps list

Hide apps

Hide apps from the taskbar while they keep running.

Clock switches above the real taskbar time, date, and battery reading

Time and battery

Show the time, date, and battery when you need them.

Small details. A smoother workday.

Multiple displays

Switch apps on any display without moving back to your main screen.

Unread alerts

A red dot signals unread notifications.

Show desktop

Minimize all windows with a shortcut to reach your desktop files.

Icons only

Hide app names to make room for more apps.

Running indicators

Dock-style dots mark running apps.

Launch at login

Ready when you log in, without opening it manually.

Pricing & licensing

Buy once. A smoother workday.

Personal license

$12

USD / device

For individual use

One-time payment. No subscription.

Excludes tax. Applicable taxes are shown at checkout.

  • One Mac

  • Perpetual license*

  • Maintenance updates for 1.x

  • 14-day free trial

  • 14-day unconditional refund on first purchase

Commercial license

$20

USD / device

For companies and business organizations

One-time payment. No subscription.

Excludes tax. Applicable taxes are shown at checkout.

  • One Mac

  • Perpetual license*

  • Maintenance updates for 1.x

  • 14-day free trial

  • 14-day unconditional refund on first purchase

FAQ

Common questions

When can I download ByeDock?

ByeDock is coming soon. Download it here at launch.

Which versions of macOS are supported?

macOS 14 and later is the current target. Compatibility will be confirmed at release.

What happens to the Dock when I use ByeDock?

ByeDock can automatically hide the Dock and move it to the side of your screen. Quitting ByeDock restores your previous Dock settings.

Why does ByeDock need Accessibility permission?

To list, switch, minimize, and position windows.

Can I group windows by app?

Yes. Use one button per window, or combine an app’s windows into one icon.

Can I turn off the pet animations?

Yes. Disable pointer tracking and idle animations separately, or switch back to an icon.

Coming soon

A tidier Mac taskbar starts with ByeDock.

Download here when ByeDock launches.

Designed for macOS. Requires macOS 14 or later.