ActiveDock

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Appearance

Custom themes and icon sets change the dock’s appearance and help users find apps.noteifyapp.com · read 5 Oct 2026

Compatibility

The product page requires macOS 14.6 or later and says macOS 26 Tahoe and Apple Silicon M1–M5 are fully supported.noteifyapp.com · read 5 Oct 2026

Documentation

ActiveDock documentation covers folders, groups, themes, pinned apps, and troubleshooting.noteifyapp.com · read 5 Oct 2026

Intended users

The maker describes ActiveDock as useful for people working with many applications and windows who want faster switching and a more organized dock.noteifyapp.com · read 5 Oct 2026

Limits

The current version does not support the MacBook Pro Touch Bar and does not allow creating several dock panels.noteifyapp.com · read 5 Oct 2026

Multiple monitors

The maker’s FAQ says ActiveDock supports multiple monitors.noteifyapp.com · read 5 Oct 2026

Notarization

The maker says each compatible macOS version is notarized by Apple before distribution.noteifyapp.com · read 5 Oct 2026

Organization

Groups and folders organize apps and documents by topic and reduce dock clutter.noteifyapp.com · read 5 Oct 2026

Privacy

The maker’s privacy policy says it collects information users provide and device or website usage information, and says it does not use precise geographic location or advertising companies.noteifyapp.com · read 5 Oct 2026

Product

ActiveDock 2 is a customizable Mac dock and application launcher presented as a replacement for Apple Dock and Launchpad.noteifyapp.com · read 5 Oct 2026

Purchase provider

The maker says orders and downloads are handled by FastSpring, including downloads of updates and upgrades.noteifyapp.com · read 5 Oct 2026

Start menu

A customizable Start Menu, custom icons, Folder Views, and Groups provide access to apps, files, and folders.noteifyapp.com · read 5 Oct 2026

Support

The maker invites questions, feedback, and support requests by email.noteifyapp.com · read 5 Oct 2026

System safety

The maker says ActiveDock does not replace system files or require disabling System Integrity Protection.noteifyapp.com · read 5 Oct 2026

Window previews

Its Window Preview lets users find a window, position it, and switch to it.noteifyapp.com · read 5 Oct 2026

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