Fader
A lightweight macOS menu bar app that automatically minimizes background windows when you switch apps — so you always have a clean, focused workspace.
7-day free trial · No credit card required · macOS 13+
A lightweight macOS menu bar app that automatically minimizes background windows when you switch apps — so you always have a clean, focused workspace.
7-day free trial · No credit card required · macOS 13+
Background windows minimize the moment you switch apps, keeping your screen clean without lifting a finger.
Keep any app always visible. Pin from the menu bar or with a keyboard shortcut — it stays put no matter what.
Set how quickly windows fade, from instant to 3 seconds. Tune it until it feels completely natural.
Toggle Fader or pin the active app without ever touching the mouse. Set your own shortcuts in Settings.
Need Fader out of the way for a while? Pause it for an hour and it resumes automatically.
Lives quietly in your menu bar. No Dock icon, no clutter, minimal CPU usage.
One-time purchase · No subscription · Free updates
7-day free trial included · macOS Ventura 13.0 or later