Too many windows to manage? Large display? Or sometimes getting lost in multiple monitors? HazeOver is for you! This app automatically highlights the front window by fading out all the background windows.
Latest version requires macOS 10.11 or newer. See other download options.
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How to Increase Productivity on Mac with HazeOver?
- Help yourself focus on one thing at a time. Automagically.
- Forget about having to minimize, close or hide windows to keep your Desktop sane.
- Spend less time managing windows. Window clutter will no longer bother you.
- Got a BIG screen? Then going full screen is not an option for you. HazeOver to the rescue!
- Multiple displays? HazeOver will let you know which screen is focused or highlight a window on each monitor.
- Working at night? Reduce brightness of macOS interface without sacrificing legibility or color accuracy of the front window.
- Power up the Dark Mode in macOS Mojave and reduce background contrast.
Heavy multi-tasking kills your concentration. All that tweets, emails, chat messages and lolcats 😼 staring back at you from the background. They strive for your attention. And you only have that much of it.
Don’t let yourself drown in scores of open windows. Hiding, switching, looking for the right one, more hiding, more switching. Calm down, breathe in, breathe out, launch HazeOver and finally concentrate on what’s you’ve been up to.
HazeOver automatically highlights an active window or app when you switch windows. The less important things gently fade away in the background, helping increase your productivity.
Set the hazing intensity and speed to your liking. Be it a soft dimming, an undemanding hint to focus on your workflow. Or a powerful dark background for outright dedication to your current task.
- Desktop is automatically revealed when used.
- Toggle the shade with a keyboard shortcut or adjust intensity with a gesture.
- Dragging stuff between apps? Tap “fn” key and HazeOver will gracefully fade out.
Ready to improve your workflow and comfort with HazeOver?
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News & Updates 
Latest Release: HazeOver 1.8.5
- Improved compatibility with macOS Catalina.
- Keyboard shortcuts to adjust dimming intensity.
In this story Apple suggests HazeOver for “a professional look when making screen captures and recordings”.
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HazeOver story: How the distraction-dimming app was developed to reduce visual noise and promote productivity – based on an interview with the developer.
Learn More → HazeOver 1.8.4 Update
- Fixed: double-clicking menu bar icon to toggle dimming did not always work.
- “Disable when using …” option can now be used for apps without Dock icon.
- Improved automatic Desktop revealing and support for Path Finder’s Desktop.
- Fixed wrong dimming for: dragging a window between screens; switching between windows of the same app on different screens.
Run commands and scripts using keyboard shortcuts or from the menu bar. You could set up AppleScript or Automator actions to toggle Dark Mode, hide the Dock and the menu bar or control HazeOver.
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HazeOver 1.8: Power Up the Dark Mode
Websites and many apps stay too bright even in the new macOS Dark Mode. Don’t let them disrupt your flow. HazeOver will dim all the bright spots in the background.
- Added support for macOS Mojave and Dark Mode appearance.
Customer Reviews: 
Based on 1175 recent ratings and reviews from Mac App Store worldwide
A permanent addition to my desktop
This program has redefined what I view as “comfortable” on my desktop, and it has become a permanent resident on my status bar. I rarely disable it, but love the fact that I can quickly and easily do so using the taskbar icon. It does exactly what it says. Five stars.
Better is use than theory
You don’t know how nice this is until you use it. It really does make concentrating on the given window easier; and yes, you always know what window you’re on. Glad I got this, highly recommend it.
Brilliantly Simple
App that makes you go, “Where have you been all my Mac life?”
Worth the money, worth the time
This app has definitely helped with making my productive life easier. Let me tell you that it little popups are an annoyance to you, then this app will definitely help you concentrate on one thing at a time. It is now in my must-have list and should be in yours too!