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Application Launcher, improved Dock for macOS, alternative to Apple Dock, uBar, HyperDock

DockDoor
Hyperswitch
Contexts
Witch
Restores minimized or closed windows via native Cmd+Tab.
Which is more popular?
Based on our record, ActiveDock seems to be more popular. It has been mentioned 14 times since March 2021.
Website, pricing, platforms and company facts side by side.
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Command Reopen v1.5.2 by indie dev Feng enables native Cmd+Tab to restore minimized windows or reopen closed windows. It is not a replacement switcher. The utility is open source on GitHub (MIT), sandboxed in the Mac App Store, sized at 5.4MB, and runs on macOS 13.0+. No Accessibility or Screen...
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ActiveDock is recommended for power users, designers, developers, and anyone who frequently multitasks and requires a more organized workspace. It's also suitable for users who enjoy personalizing their desktop experience or need more advanced features than those provided by the standard Mac dock.
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Https://lawand.io/taskbar/ as well and https://noteifyapp.com/activedock/, which is less extreme but has a start menu-like launcher option Both have one-time/lifetime purchase options. - Source: Hacker News / 7 months ago
Until the end of September, all my applications (including popular ones like ActiveDock 2, DockView, Command-Tab Plus 2, Stage View) are available at a 30% discount. Source: about 3 years ago
Hello u/YodasFlashlight , you can get ActiveDock and Multidock of the same developer. Both they are supported on M1. Source: over 4 years ago
Tracking Command Reopen since Oct 2026.
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