ActiveDock
The facts below are what the maker publishes about ActiveDock, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From ActiveDock's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ActiveDock 2 Single License | $19.99, paid once | 1 Mac · 1 year maintenance/free updates · excludes VAT/sales tax if applicable · One-time fee; 1 Mac; 1 year maintenance/free updates |
| ActiveDock 2 Pro Lifetime | $59.99, paid once | 3 Macs · lifetime updates/maintenance · excludes VAT/sales tax if applicable · One-time fee; 3 Macs; lifetime updates/maintenance |
The facts
Each one read from ActiveDock's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Appearance
- Custom themes and icon sets change the dock’s appearance and help users find apps.checked 5 Oct 2026
What it does
- Compatibility
- The product page requires macOS 14.6 or later and says macOS 26 Tahoe and Apple Silicon M1–M5 are fully supported.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- ActiveDock documentation covers folders, groups, themes, pinned apps, and troubleshooting.checked 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.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Limits
- The current version does not support the MacBook Pro Touch Bar and does not allow creating several dock panels.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Multiple monitors
- The maker’s FAQ says ActiveDock supports multiple monitors.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Notarization
- The maker says each compatible macOS version is notarized by Apple before distribution.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Organization
- Groups and folders organize apps and documents by topic and reduce dock clutter.checked 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.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Product
- ActiveDock 2 is a customizable Mac dock and application launcher presented as a replacement for Apple Dock and Launchpad.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Purchase provider
- The maker says orders and downloads are handled by FastSpring, including downloads of updates and upgrades.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Start menu
- A customizable Start Menu, custom icons, Folder Views, and Groups provide access to apps, files, and folders.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites questions, feedback, and support requests by email.checked 5 Oct 2026
- System safety
- The maker says ActiveDock does not replace system files or require disabling System Integrity Protection.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Window previews
- Its Window Preview lets users find a window, position it, and switch to it.checked 5 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2011checked 28 Sep 2026
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