AltTab

What it does

Accessibility and compatibility

AltTab supports VoiceOver, sticky keys, and reduced transparency; it runs on macOS 12 and later on Apple silicon and Intel.checked 14 Nov 2026

Controls

Users can close, minimize, or make a window full screen from its switcher thumbnail.checked 14 Nov 2026

License limits

A personal Pro license supports up to three simultaneous device activations.checked 14 Nov 2026

Notable limitation

With Stage Manager, thumbnail previews may appear distorted or very small due to a macOS limitation.checked 14 Nov 2026

Offline use

After license activation, AltTab works offline; a failed periodic license check does not lock the app.checked 14 Nov 2026

Open source

AltTab’s source code is published under GPL-3.0.checked 14 Nov 2026

Optional crash reports

Crash reports are optional, require consent each time, and contain technical diagnostics rather than personal data or window contents.checked 14 Nov 2026

Privacy

AltTab says it has no telemetry or tracking and keeps usage statistics locally on the device.checked 14 Nov 2026

Pro features

Pro adds app-icon and title styles, search, auto-sizing thumbnails, and up to nine keyboard shortcuts.checked 14 Nov 2026

Purpose

AltTab is a window-switching utility for macOS that shows individual windows, including windows within the same app.checked 14 Nov 2026

Support

The FAQ directs users to ask on GitHub or email support; the free tier has no support commitment.checked 14 Nov 2026

Window coverage

The switcher can include minimized and hidden windows, as well as windows on other Spaces.checked 14 Nov 2026

Window previews

The selected window is shown full size before switching.checked 14 Nov 2026