WindowMizer
WindowMizer is a lightweight Mac utility that lets you minimize windows vertically into a "rolled-up" title bar, similar to the classic WindowShade functionality from early macOS versions. It helps reduce desktop clutter by letting you collapse windows you need quick access to without fully closing them, and is particularly useful for keeping many windows visible on a cluttered workspace.
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1 suggestionWindowMizer has been discontinued by its developer and is no longer receiving updates or support. Although one Roaring Apps page mentions it has a "universal binary & runs natively on Apple Silicon," the discontinued status and lack of ongoing development mean the app will not receive bug fixes, compatibility updates, or support for future macOS releases. Since Rosetta 2 will be removed in macOS 28 (September 2028), and WindowMizer is no longer maintained, you should not rely on it beyond that point. For window management on modern Apple Silicon Macs, consider Rectangle or Magnet from the Mac App Store — both are actively maintained, run natively on M-series Macs, and offer similar window-snapping and organization features that go beyond WindowMizer's original rolling functionality.
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