ActiveDock
ActiveDock is a customizable Dock replacement for macOS that extends Apple's standard Dock with advanced features like window previews, application grouping, app launching, window management, and deep appearance customization. It lets users organize apps and documents into groups, switch between windows and applications quickly, and manage their Dock's placement, theme, and behavior. Power users rely on ActiveDock to streamline their workflow, reduce desktop clutter, and create a more personalized and efficient workspace than the standard macOS Dock provides.
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1 suggestionActiveDock 2 has been confirmed running natively on Apple Silicon Macs — the developer explicitly states full compatibility with macOS 26 (Tahoe) and Apple Silicon (M1-M5). The app is built as a Universal Binary and runs smoothly on both Intel and Apple Silicon hardware without performance issues. If you are running an older Intel-only build, download the latest version from the official ActiveDock website or MacUpdate, and the installer will automatically serve the native Universal Binary. Your existing Dock configuration, themes, and customization settings will carry over without any manual migration. You can expect noticeably better performance and battery life after updating to the native build on Apple Silicon Macs.
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