HazeOver
Focus by dimming background
Only for Mac
$2.99
Mac
Eliminate distractions on your Mac! HazeOver automatically dims background windows so you can focus entirely on your active task.
See only what matters. HazeOver automatically darkens background windows so you can focus on the task at hand.
HazeOver — Distraction Dimmer for Mac
Working with dozens of windows open at once? HazeOver automatically highlights your active window and gently dims everything behind it, cutting through visual clutter so you can concentrate, read, write, and create without distraction.
No need to manually minimize, hide, or rearrange windows. Just switch to the app you need — HazeOver takes care of the rest, letting your current workspace float calmly above a soft, darkened backdrop.
Features
Automatic Focus — HazeOver instantly detects your active window and dims all background windows. Switch apps, and the dimming follows along in real time.
Multi-Display Ready — Each monitor gets its own overlay, so your focus stays sharp across every screen you use.
Dim or Blur — Your Choice — Choose a gentle dim for subtle guidance, or add a soft blur for complete immersion. Prefer it off? Turn dimming off instantly.
Custom Intensity & Color — Fine-tune dimming strength from barely-there to pitch black, and pick the overlay color that feels right for your workspace.
Separate Light & Dark Mode Settings — Configure independent dimming intensity and color for Light and Dark appearances. HazeOver adapts automatically as your Mac switches themes.
Works Seamlessly with Desktop — HazeOver pauses intelligently when you're at the Finder desktop (no front window) and resumes the moment you switch back into an app.
App Exclusions — Add specific apps to an exclusion list so dimming never gets in their way.
Global Keyboard Shortcut — Toggle dimming on or off with a customizable global hotkey — no need to open the menu.
Fn Key to Peek Through — Hold the Fn key to temporarily disable dimming when you need to drag content between windows.
Launch at Login — Start HazeOver automatically every time you start up your Mac.
Menu Bar Convenience — Access all controls right from the menu bar. HazeOver lives quietly out of the way, with no Dock icon.
Privacy-First & Sandbox-Friendly — HazeOver works entirely within the macOS App Sandbox. No Accessibility prompts, no screen-recording permissions, and no personal data collected.
Localizations — Available in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Korean, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Smarter Night Work — Reduce background glare in low light while keeping your active window bright, readable, and color-accurate.
Whether you're deep in a creative project, juggling research across browser tabs, or just trying to write in peace on a big display, HazeOver keeps your attention exactly where it belongs.
Support
We're here to help! If you have questions, feedback, feature requests, or run into any issues, we'd love to hear from you.
Email: cokesoft@gmail.com
Response Time: We typically reply within 1–2 business days.
Thank you for choosing HazeOver — here's to a calmer, more focused desktop.
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Information
- Seller
- 方成 印
- Size
- 1.3 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 11.0 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
English and 9 more
- English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- ©2026 CokeSoft
