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OnyX

Name: OnyX
Rating: 4.4671 (404 reviews)

3.7.2

03 January 2020

Maintenance and optimization tool.

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Overview

OnyX is a multifunction utility that you can use to verify the startup disk and the structure of its system files, to run miscellaneous maintenance and cleaning tasks, to configure parameters in the Finder, Dock, Safari, and some of Apple's applications, to delete caches, to remove certain problematic folders and files, to rebuild various databases and indexes, and more.

What's new in OnyX

Version 3.7.2:

Note: While the software is classified as free, it is actually donationware. Please consider making a donation to help support development.

Improved:

Deleting the Junk items
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Using it for a long time now. Very satisfied, never had any problems.Used different cleaning programs, paid and free before starting using Onyx. Recommended! and...........worth any donation.

Like (2)

Version 3.6.8

I've used this very useful app for many years, and found it to work very effectively and with no issues at all. The fact that it is free is an enormous bonus to all users. I'd call it one of the more useful third party apple utility apps that always works.

Version 3.7.2

NOTE that v. 3.7.2 is Catalina only. Onyx is a must-have app that is very useful to get at all the little System tweaks that otherwise need delving into Terminal. There's even an easy to use manual for Terminal as long as you know what it all means.

Version 3.7.2

I'm not sure if I'm using it right, what I did was open the maintenance tab, hit restore defaults, and hit run task. everything else I don't touch. Is this the right way to use it?

Version 3.7.1

Will it run on Mac's Catalina (10.15.2)?

Version 3.7.1

1 answer(s)

Dendrite535

16 December 2019

Yes, it is for Catalina only.

Version 3.7.1

We are so lucky to have Joel, the inventor of all versions of Onyx . He gives us a free system utility that works better than any other out there, including a lot of the paid ones. He asks for donations — https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/donate.html — and I do believe it is time for many of us to see that he's paid for the work he's done, for us, for Apple, and for the OS we all love. Thank you again, Joel. I know you're not a millionaire yet, but bless you for sharing your gifts!

Like (1)

Version 3.7.0

Just started using this yesterday and so far I'm blown away! It drastically reduced the amount of space my "other" component was taking up in Mac storage. Performance seems better too. Great cleaner!

Version 3.7.0

It is amazing what a small developer can do and what huge multi-national companies cannot. This app is a remarkable tribute to Joel Berre the developer!

Version 3.7.0

1 answer(s)

Macmuser

03 January 2020

I always wonder why Apple hasn't bought it off him (and then ruin, probably).

Version 3.7.2

Using it for a long time now. Very satisfied, never had any problems.Used different cleaning programs, paid and free before starting using Onyx. Recommended! and...........worth any donation.

Like (2)

Version 3.6.8

v.3.3.7 is now out.

Like (1)

Version 3.6.6

1 answer(s)

Mcr

29 August 2019

Typo...I think you mean 3.6.7.

Like (1)

Version 3.6.6

Great app, helps when Mac's acting a little strangely. Non-destructive, safe routines. Easy to use. I recommend it to all whom I help with Mac problems. One thing, though: Titanium's website lists a newer version for Mojave, 3.6.7; it works fine. To all: donate! It's worth it, and they need it.

Like (2)

Version 3.6.6

Problem with the new app. After going to the "Full Disk Access..." and following the instructions I clicked OK. The "Full Disk..." window closed. Onyx quit. I reopened Onyx again and got the "Full Disk..." window. Clicked ok. For some reason, Onyx never opens like it used to. Also, no mention, if you need to reopen the System Preferences Security & Privacy to close the lock. I am using macOS Mojave 10.4.6 supplemental update.

Version 3.6.6

1 answer(s)

Drdul

29 August 2019

This is unfortunately a problem with the current version of macOS, it's not Onyx's fault. I've had the same issue with other apps. Restart your computer and it will work as it should. Also consider adding more stars to your review so as not to penalize Onyx for a macOS problem.

Like (4)

Version 3.6.6

Continue to recommend this without any qualifications - it is simply the best app out there to do all the housekeeping etc Loads of options, you can configure what you want in terms of occasional use or set it up to do so so much for you. I just don't see how the adverse experiences claimed below could have occurred. Highly recommended - try it and I am sure you will continue to use the app for many years like so many others have!

Like (2)

Version 3.6.3

Lesoth0

03 June 2019

The one thing I wish Onyx did, as an option, would be to make the Users > LIBRARY folder > visible at all times. Drives me nuts have to go up to GO, or keyboard combination to make it visible, or worse, to try and find something within Time Machine back-up, without launching Migration Assistant.

Version 3.6.3

3 answer(s)

Eric•Woehler

04 June 2019

so go to your home folder and hit cmd-j, at the bottom there is the option to show your user library, select and set, and your library will show in your home directory thereafter. You can drag it to the sidebar if that helps too.

Like (2)

Mcr

05 June 2019

For the benefit of others, the option to Show Library Folder under 'View Options' will ONLY appear if you have the Home folder highlighted IN THE SIDEBAR. If you just have Home highlighted within a file list window, the 'Show Library Folder' option will not appear when you press Ctrl J (View Options). Once enabled, it sticks, and you will see the Library folder in Finder. This option first appeared in High Sierra.

This terminal command also works in any macOS from Lion 10.7 and up.
chflags nohidden ${HOME}/Library
depending on your permissions, you may have to preface the command with 'sudo'

Like (2)

Neutralzone

06 June 2019

There is no need for Onyx to add this, because it's already available as an option in the Finder, as others have pointed out.

I logged in specifically just to say the new option in version 3.6.3 to turn off warning about running 32-bit apps is fantastic. That warning just confuses and intimidates casual and non-geeky users, and gets them all worked up that something is 'wrong'; resulting in phone calls and texts to yours truly.

Version 3.6.3

2 answer(s)

robertanema

17 June 2019

Can you provide some guidance? I can no longer open various files in Finder, and get error message that indicates "cannot be opened because you don't have permission to view it".
Trying to google this problem, it appears it is recommended to open Disk Utility and do a review and repair of permissions.
BUT: I have OSX El Capitan (10.11.6), and apparently the permission repair has been removed. SO: then some are recommending to download OnyX and repair permissions with Onyx.
AND: when I right-click on a file that I cannot open and select Get Info, at the bottom it appears to indicate that I should already have Read & Write permission.
Can you help resolve my confusion and my current inability to open various files?

Mcr

17 June 2019

@robertanema - this isn't the forum to do technical support, but here's some pointers to maybe get you in the right direction.
1) Repair permissions is still there in El Cap, it runs in the background, just not visible thru Disk Utility. That repair permissions function mainly repairs SYSTEM permissions, operating system files, who can execute, etc. The repair permissions step in Onyx invokes the same macOS repair permissions, it is identical, Onyx makes it easier to execute explicitly. From your description I think you are trying access files in Finder, I have to guess these are not system files, but just user type data files.
2) it sounds like you have an issue with USER permissions, i.e. files that aren't currently owned by the user account that you are logged in as. Are the files you want to open from another Mac that are from a different user log in, or the same Mac, but under a different account? If so, then you either you have to log in as the original user who created/owns the files, or change permissions to allow you, a different user, to access them, so go to #3
3) Are you logged in as a user with Administrator rights? You need to have Administrator rights to give yourself permissions to user files that aren't created by your account originally. See System Prefs/Users and Groups, see if your account is Administrator or Standard. If you are an Admin go to next step.
4) Do a Get Info on the files/file/folders you want access to. scroll to the bottom, Click the padlock at the bottom to unlock. You will be asked to enter an Administrator login and password. If you aren't, or don't know an Administrator login or password on this machine, stop, you can't go further. Once unlocked, select the user/group and change the privilege to whatever you want.
5) if it says you already have Read/Write, try creating a new user on that Mac with Admin rights, log in as current user that's giving you problems, give that new user read/write access to the file, then log in as the new user and see if you can access. If so, the solution may be to just transfer all your data to a new account and give that new user access.
Last resort, take it to the Apple Store or Geek Squad or Mac expert in your local area. Good luck

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Love, love, love Onyx. This app keeps my Mac running smooth and efficient. 5 million + downloads means they are doing something right.

Version 3.6.2

Before using this, I would honestly at least try Clean My Mac X. (Create a Time Machine backup or CCC backup first.) Onyx has ruined many Mac's of mine.

Version 3.6.1

3 answer(s)

minntwins

29 April 2019

I am surprised to have heard this. Onyx is BY FAR the best utility app out there. If one starts messing with things they do not know how to fix or what it really does then I can see it perhaps throwing your system off into a tangent. I have tried all the mentioned above time and time again and all have failed in one department or another. Time Machine should be used regardless, but is a hassle a find if I want a quick clean the flushes unwanted data off my sysem. Clean My Mac is a scam and never does what it says it is doing, unless one runs the program several times repeating the same task to make sure it does it. Onyx is A MUST GET

Big Johnson

02 May 2019

IMW, I doubt that's true.
You seem to be the only one who's reported problems other than OS version incompatibility.

I'm very surprised you would also recommend CMM. I tried it and it wanted to delete a whole lot of essential files. I'd suspect that of causing your troubles, not Onyx.

Like (1)

zlazkow

09 July 2019

Onyx is a saviour. Onyx saves your computer from all troubles you might encounter. Onyx is A Must Have.
What ruined your computer is "clean my Mac" and/or some other unreliable applications you used. Trust nobody BUT Onyx and other Titanium Software tools.

The essential Onyx is at v.3.6.0 with v.3.6.1 almost out of beta..

Version 3.6.0

1 answer(s)

Amcarter3

06 September 2019

CleanMyMac is now and always has been a SCAM... lot's of reports on this. Stay away from it.

Version 3.6.7

Onyx has been a consistent and reliable tool for many years. I can't recall a single instance of a buggy release in decades.

Version 3.5.8

Maintenance 2.5.0, 20 Feb 19 and OnyX 3.5.8, 20 Feb 19, have been released. They are both made by Titanium Software. I opened both apps and looked at their startup screens. OnyX has 4 areas (multifunction utility) to choose from. Maintenance has 1. Both are the same. I can’t see having the Maintenance app as they are both FREE.

Like (1)

Version 3.5.8

1 answer(s)

Graphic-Mac

24 March 2019

Straight from the info page:

OnyX is the main application. The Maintenance and Deeper applications are parts of OnyX.
Then if you use OnyX, the Maintenance and the Deeper applications are redundant!

Like (2)

I love this app! just make sure you create a back up prior to using it. sometimes it can get a little wacky

Version 3.4.9

1 answer(s)

Leesa

16 April 2019

You "Love" it, but it's "Wacky?"

"Wacky" might be fun with some Partners but with Computers it's definitely NOT a good thing.

RogerKatz

23 December 2018

This MacUpdate webpage incorrectly says version 3.5.4 is for High Sierra, whereas it is for Mojave. Version 3.4.9, which downloads here, is current for High Sierra.

Version 3.5.4

3 answer(s)

STL@MacUpdate

23 December 2018

Hi, where did you find this?

RogerKatz

24 December 2018

Hi iurii,
To answer your question, I simply downloaded the MacUpdate link, expecting to get version 3.5.4 (which the MacUpdate description said was OK for my High Sierra), and found that your download link gave me version 3.4.9. I then went to the developer's site and found that version 3.5.4 was for Mojave, and version 3.4.9 was for High Sierra. I also checked my version 3.4.9 for updates, and it told me that I had the current version (i.e., 3.4.9).

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minntwins

29 April 2019

Thanks Roger, I have been lost and keep forgetting to look for the updated Mojave version. Came in Clutch, much appreciated.

DragonMaster

25 November 2018

The new version for Mojave is spectacular! Joel as usual has produced a powerful, simple to use and very friendly app to maintain you Mac. How he does it for free I have no idea! CleanMyMac developers need to look at OnyX and learn how to produce an app that even at NO CHARGE is fully able to verify your SSD! If you do not own or use this wonderful app, you have made a mistake that you need to correct! As I have said before, if you own OnyX and you have not made a donation you are committing a cruel and unusual act. Step up and support this amazing app and its fine developer!

Version 3.4.9

I'm certainly thankful for Joel for having provided such a valuable tool for many years. But, unfortunately, the latest version broke my Firefox bookmarks (and I had lots of them).

Most annoying, is that they are now non-deletable.

Use with caution.

Version 3.5.2

1 answer(s)

Titanium Software

03 December 2018

Hi,
Corrected in the last version 3.5.3. ;-)
Please, to improve the application, report me the bugs by email!

I bought Onyx (Version 3.1.2 (23696)from the App Store to clean up my MacBook Pro (mid 2012 running MacOSMojave Vers 10.14) The programme did the clean up well enough but continually dropped out and I spent as much time restarting the cleaner as doing the cleanup! Any thoughts on why the unexplained closure of the app happens so often?

Version 3.5.1

2 answer(s)

Titanium Software

31 October 2018

It's a joke? OnyX is not on the App Store!
The old version 3.1.2 doesn't work on Mojave and the build 23696 doesn't exist!

Like (5)

Dlawhon

11 November 2018

The app you downloaded from the App Store was actually called "OS Cleaner". That matches the version number and build that you mentioned. It's free, but with extra features available for purchase. "OS Cleaner" has nothing to do with OnyX and it's from a different developer. So, it doesn't seem fair to rate OnyX as only 3 stars when your problem is actually with a different app from someone else.

Like (3)

The tool of tools for Mac maintenance! It is free, but if you don’t donate you should feel like a thief! Joel updates this app constantly. It was one of the very 1st if not the 1st to be able to verify an SSD with APFS formatting when it first appeared. At the moment not even the vaunted CleanMyMac can do this! Excellent collection of tools built in.

Like (2)

Version 3.5.0

Downloaded it and and used the "maintenance" feature yesterday, the 1st of October, and the system performance improved; great program!

Like (3)

Version 3.5.0

chasjunk

01 October 2018

Version 3.5.0 (specifically for macOS 10.14 Mojave) appears to now be available from the developer's website directly. I assume MU will update this listing shortly.

Version 3.4.9

1 answer(s)

STL@MacUpdate

02 October 2018

Hi,
Thank you for pointing us out!
All done)

9/29/18 I had assumed that Apple Support Communities would be against Onyx, because they are against everything that doesn't come from Apple, and they like to argue too much for my taste. Anyway, I used Onyx WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION, and it worked. It worked sensationally. I had had a couple of problems that they couldn't help me with, so I called Apple Care. They couldn't help me, either so, having nowhere else to go, I tried Onyx, and not only did those two problems disappear, but also another one that I had resigned myself to. Wonderful. Even better, Onyx fixed the problems even though I had no idea of how to use it. I just saw a command that said something like "Restore all defaults," so I chose it thinking that it could do no harm. THAT DID IT. I'll never know which settings had been causing the problems, but using the DEFAULT command brought my iMac back to its brand new condition. Thank you Onyx. I understand you need contributions. Well, you're getting mine within seconds. Thanks again.

Like (3)

Version 3.4.9

Powerful app! It is able to verify an APFS formatted SSD when Drive Genius 5, TechTool, the new CleanMYMac and others cannot, and it is free! Other high priced developers complain that the APFS formatting is too complicated and they are having a hard time figuring it out...what gives? How is it that one small developer in France can do it and they cannot! This app and developer is fantastic! Support him! Donate for this app. Mojave version will be out soon.

Like (1)

Version 3.4.9

hmfwic47

24 September 2018

It does not run under Mojave 10.14. It asks for High Sierra.

Version 3.4.9

1 answer(s)

Mcr

24 September 2018

There is a SPECIFIC version of Onyx for each major version of macOS. As of sept 24, the version of Onyx that is compatible with Mojave (Onyx 3.5.0) has NOT been released yet. You likely downloaded 3.4.9, which was an update released today for the version of Onyx that is intended for High Sierra. If you look carefully on this MacUpdate page, it still says this release of 3.4.9 is for macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra), not 10.14.x (Mojave)

If ever in doubt go to the developers page here and it clearly states what the latest version of Onyx is that is compatible with each version of macOS/OS X going all the way back to OS X 10.2 (Jaguar)
https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/onyx.html
In fact, IMO, I would go to the developers site always to download Onyx,....MacUpdate very often gets version numbers and compatibility mixed up, or is very late on notifying when an update is available.

Like (2)

Max-G

23 August 2018

Used it on my Mac for years without hickups. Now v.3.4.7 hangs shortly after starting up the maintenance-function, requiring forced restart (MBP, High Sierra, SSD, APFS).

Like (1)

Version 3.4.7

5 answer(s)

distreszed

24 August 2018

same thing used to happen to me here and there with few previous versions, so i assume it's not fixed yet :/

Titanium Software

03 September 2018

Hi,
Perhaps are you not enough patient. It's normal (see the text at the top of the panel and in the OnyX Help).
During the verification, you may see the wait cursor (which looks like a colored pinwheel), and your computer may seem to be unresponsive. Some operations take a long time to complete. Wait for any selected tasks to finish.

Like (1)

distreszed

03 September 2018

I know that, but one hour hanging didn't occur in almost fifteen years of using Onyx, it just started to happen in a few recent versions

Titanium Software

03 September 2018

@ distreszed: Have you try to restart your Mac and retry? Sometimes, a background process can prevent the verification.
It can have problems with the APFS encrypted disk: https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/issues.html

Like (2)

distreszed

04 September 2018

yes, it works after I force restart and try again. and it doesn't happen every time I use Onyx, maybe every third time. as i said before, never experienced such behavior until few versions ago.

STILL a great app. Been using it for many years. I would love it if the developer could add a new feature to the Parameters section. I have a 2015 15” MacBook Pro with a 2.8 GHz Core i7 processor (model #MacBookPro11,5) running macOS 10.13.6. Quite frequently when I'm using the trackpad, when I’m trying to click-and-hold or double-click and hold to highlight some text or a file name, instead the Dictionary is activated. This is very annoying. I have not been able to find a preference to turn it off, so it would be great if OnyX offered such a feature. Thanks, and kudos to Titanium Software for all they do for us.

Version 3.4.5

2 answer(s)

Mcr

24 September 2018

I found this on the net to turn off Dictionary lookup with trackpad, which I believe is what is happening to you:
https://www.tekrevue.com/tip/how-to-turn-off-multitouch-trackpad-look-up-in-os-x/
I have a 'lazy' ring finger which often drops down and touches the track pad even when I don't mean it too, which registers a three finger tap versus one or two; what you described would happen to me until I turned it off.

Like (1)

GeogProf

25 September 2018

Thanks, Mcr. I appreciate your response. I figured this out several weeks ago from the very link you referred me to. Cheers!

Onyx 3.4.5 isn't working with MacOS High Sierra 10.13.5

Version 3.4.5

1 answer(s)

ScienceGuy

26 July 2018

Mostly works with 10.13.6, but create locate database hangs.

bjboydell

11 June 2018

Is OnyX the best app to use or is there a better one in its field for the price and functionality?

Version 3.4.5

1 answer(s)

Milmascaras

11 June 2018

Yes, and No

Like (2)

Highly recommended for general system/machine maintenance and troubleshooting. Long-time user, I install on every mac of mine (and of friends and colleagues). Set up for clearing caches, purging un-needed sys files etc etc. System-specific versions means no confusion as to what version to use on your machine.

Version 3.4.5

è vero che è gratuita ma per una seria pulizia e ottimizzazione bisogna perderci troppo tempo e bisogna stare molto attenti a quello che si fa

Version 3.4.4

1 answer(s)

Milmascaras

11 June 2018

Utilizzare l'opzione "Automazione" per eseguire la migliore serie di comandi

hmfwic47

24 April 2018

When I opened the app and went to "Maintenance" it could not make Safari Version 11.1 (13605.1.33.1.4) quit before proceeding. On 28 Feb and 12 Mar 18, I had the same similar problem.

Version 3.4.4

Its a good app. Helps me a lot with my files.Good job for this!

Like (1)

Version 3.4.4

1 answer(s)

LeroyMorrison

27 April 2018

When you say that it helped you a lot with your files, how did it help you with them? I want to use this tool but don't know much about it and everyone keeps talking about how amazing it is!

distreszed

11 April 2018

last two times I used Onyx (High Sierra) it got stuck on verifying disk. I had to force shutdown system, re-run Onyx and then everything went ok. I'm using it for 15 years and this is the first time I experienced any issues with it.

Like (1)

Version 3.4.3

1 answer(s)

distreszed

29 May 2018

and again. it was all ok few times after the last update, and here we go again, it freezes on verifying disk. not good

Very handy free app to handle/customize a lot of low-level macOS options. It does a good job also cleaning-up temporary system files. It does most of the things a lot of other highly priced apps do, you just need to know what you are doing.

Like (2)

Version 3.4.3

vlad-heger

31 January 2018

I just downloaded this app with high hopes and when I try to open it nothing happens. I am a using OSX 10.12.16 How can I resolve this?

Version 3.4.2

3 answer(s)

Fra

02 February 2018

You just downloaded a malware from macupdate !!!

Go to you LIbrary/LaunchAgents, trash mdworker and restart.

Fra

02 February 2018

and also ~/Library/LaunchAgents/MasOS*.plist

Titanium Software

05 February 2018

For OS X 10.12, you must use the version 3.3.1 of OnyX, not the last version 3.4.2 (10.13 only)!!

Like (1)

A classical must have.. Free!! Use and appreciate it from the very first version. Why doesn't Apple buy and integrate it in his OS ?

Like (1)

Version 3.4.2

I've used Onyx for years on my Macs and it works great to clean the system. My only complaint is when you open the app it always asks to check the hard drive, etc.

I recently upgraded my Mac OS to High Sierra and it won't install the new version. I can't open the dmg file.
So is Apple trying to block this app!?

Like (1)

Version 3.4.2

4 answer(s)

siamlotus

27 January 2018

You can stop it checking this in the preferences. You may have your System Preferences - Security set to only open apps downloaded from the App Store which may be why the dmg won't open.

nikabuz

28 January 2018

siamlotus, I actually have the option to download from trusted developers selected in system preferences. I believe that the 3rd option to download apps from any source was removed in either Sierra or High Sierra.

However I found a Terminal command to re-instate that 3rd option in System preferences: sudo spctl --master-disable

So I've since been able to install Onyx.

siamlotus

28 January 2018

Hi nikabuz, strange you should be able to install Onyx without enabling the third option, maybe another High Sierra bug ;-)

Titanium Software

28 January 2018

Yes, very strange!
... And sorry nikabuz, I cannot send email to you... You use a Spam Blocker Service and I don't want give my email.

Like (1)

Liselotte

26 January 2018

Nice tool.

Like (1)

Version 3.4.2

Not entirely sure tools like these markedly improve performance, but it makes me feel better to run Onyx every once in a while. Gives me the same feeling of satisfaction as tidying up the lounge and clearing old receipts out of my wallet.

Version 3.4.1

Excellent maintenance tool. I recently installed MacOs 10.13.1 on an unsupported Mac Pro 3,1 and Safari, Mail and Updates would not connect to the Internet. After running OnyX in "Automation" it fixed everything.
See: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-high-sierra-10-13-unsupported-macs-thread.2048478/page-89

Like (3)

Version 3.3.8

2 answer(s)

Macfool

16 April 2019

Onyx/Maintenance are essential tools for the unsupported Mac dosdude1 efforts.

iMacWare

24 April 2019

Before using this, I would honestly at least try Clean My Mac X. (Create a Time Machine backup or CCC backup first.)

Onyx has ruined many Mac's of mine.

hmfwic47

18 October 2017

OnyX app 3.3.7: 11 Oct 17 Maintenance: When I open the app, the icon in the dock bounces several times. Does it need to do that? Maintenance: After executing it gives you a choice to shut down or restart. Is there a way after it restarts that the OnyxX app could open automatically? Does it have to go thru the hard drive verifying again? Cleaning: Recommend that tasks concerning SSD or Fusion drives be written in red, so they stand out better. Also, is there any way the app would stop further actions when an SSD or Fusion drive is detected? Cleaning: Is there any way that after a task is done, that you can shut down or restart only once, and not after each option?

Version 3.3.7

I just ran it on High Sierra and everything looks good and works well. In all these years using Onyx, Joel has never asked for a penny, but he does have a donation page at his web site, https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/donate.html and after so many years of keeping my Mac Pro running smoothly, this altruistic Frenchman has earned my trust many times over.

Like (14)

Version 3.3.6

3 answer(s)

Starman535

23 October 2017

As one of the early adopters of High Sierra, have you found any apps that do not run on that OS?

CCA-3

25 October 2017

Hi Starman535

I adopt High Sierra and for me is much better than sierra, the only app that not work on High sierra in my case is Timbuktu Pro

Akent

09 February 2018

Yes, the new version of Onyx works very well with High Sierra (I was not expecting it not to!). And with V3.4.2, it just takes two mouse clicks to have this excellent product go through its useful tasks. With Onyx, Tech Tool Pro, and SuperDuper!, I definitely have an excellent arsenal of reliable products!

IngeMortier3516

08 October 2017

This new version isn't codesigned. I can only start it by using the right-click menu 'open'.

Version 3.3.5

3 answer(s)

Scion777

09 October 2017

Mine had no issue with left-mouse. Of course, after that you get a security question asking if you are going to allow OnyX to control your Mac . . .

Titanium Software

09 October 2017

Hello,
Yes, allow OnyX to control your Mac is not the same thing.
The OnyX application is signed and the disk-image is also signed!

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Mcr

11 October 2017

IngeMortier3516
did you download directly from https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/onyx.html

That is the only site I would trust. There are fake programs on the web, calling themselves 'Onyx', that are really malware.

Saintfu

08 October 2017

It would seem that Onyx is unable to check the structure of the disk on APFS volumes, since APFS doesn’t use journaling.

Version 3.3.5

2 answer(s)

Ikaria-Power

08 October 2017

OnyX version 3.3.6 in progress...
• Bug corrected that occurred when checking an APFS volume
• Summary Service added in the Appplications tab of Utilities pane.

Like (2)

Titanium Software

09 October 2017

Bug corrected in the version 3.3.6 available on the official web site.

Like (4)

Derekcurrie

08 October 2017

The link here for Onyx v3.3.5 is not working. Use this URL instead: https://www.titanium-software.fr/download/1013/OnyX.dmg

Version 3.3.5

VLtom

29 September 2017

Any ETA for macOS10?13 ?

Like (2)

Version 3.3.0

1 answer(s)

siamlotus

08 October 2017

Version 3.3.5 for High Sierra is now available on the dev's site.

gbdoc

27 September 2017

Since MacUpdate just put this up now, right after High Sierra came out, there should be a clear warning, in CAPS, that this is not compatible with High Sierra.

Like (4)

Version 3.3.0

3 answer(s)

Titanium Software

28 September 2017

In the Requirements section, you can read:

Intel, 64-bit processor
macOS 10.12.x

The High Sierra version is in progress...

Like (1)

Foxyorb

28 September 2017

Love the developer's icon. So appropriate with the answer.

Bob Jacobson

29 September 2017

The application prevents your using the wrong version of Onyx. A pop-up explains the situation if you unknowingly or inadvertently try to do so.

Like (2)

Lightning

17 August 2017

This version is not for macOS 10.12 or later. It is only for macOS 10.12.

Like (1)

Version 3.2.8

2 answer(s)

Titanium Software

14 September 2017

Corrected in MacUpdate. On the official web site, you can read:

WARNING:
There is a specific version of OnyX for each major version of the operating system.
Use the specific version, and don't try to use a non-compatible version.

Like (2)

Bob Jacobson

29 September 2017

(Redundant, my bad. See above for the actual comment.)

for 3.1.9 Until this year I would have raved about Onyx but Onyx has been failing me big time lately / causing problems that didn't exist / not fixing those that did like simple permissions.. I am using El Capitan 10.11.6 but Cocktail for ElCap seems to have fixed the problems, along with completely deleting the Onyx corrupted spotlight files. Et tu Onyx? :-\

Version 3.2.8

1 answer(s)

Bob Jacobson

29 September 2017

Haven't experienced those problems in more than a decade of Onyx use. Your singular experience hardly merits a half-star, toasting the average. Maybe it's time to move on from El Capitan, three OS cycles ago....

Still the best multifunction utility/ Works perfectly and the developer updates it on a regular basis.

Like (1)

Version 3.2.6

1 answer(s)

Brooklyn-Al

23 July 2017

removed post.....

Brooklyn-Al

17 July 2017

Question about version 3.2.7: 1) why is there no more repair permissions in the automation tab? 2) is it okay to clean system cache on a fusion drive (with an SSD)?

Version 3.2.6

3 answer(s)

Titanium Software

20 July 2017

Hi,
1) Read here: https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/issues.html
2) Yes, it's OK

Like (2)

marcrater

23 July 2017

Hi
sorry but i can't find the answer in the link proposed by Dev. How can I repair permission using with the version 3,2,7?

Brooklyn-Al

23 July 2017

Hello Marcrater....that link has been replaced with different information....not sure why but what I initially read before the link was replaced is that permission repair was an unnecessary procedure and so it was eliminated from Onyx. But if you follow the link below apparently they are going to add permission repair back to Onyx in version 3.2.8 which is presently under development.
https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/release_onyx.html

Onyx is a critical piece of my troubleshooting arsenal. Between TechTool Pro, DiskWarrior and Onyx, I have yet to fail to recover a drive or laptop/desktop - and I seem to be helping a number of other, less-experienced users. Remarkable array of options in Onyx that allows excellent maintenance of your mac. Highly recommended for all users.

Like (1)

Version 3.2.6

siamlotus

08 July 2017

Version 3.2.6 is out, changes are : Deleting the logs improved Deleting the applications cache improved Bug corrected that occurred when revealing the OnyX log in the Finder Bug corrected that occurred when reverting the defaults settings of the Automation pane New option: Show/hide the Other... button in the login window New option: Show/Hide the Shutdown dialog when the power button is pressed Modified the startup modes Info pane improved Repair permissions option removed Integrates version 3.19.3 of SQLite3 Many corrections and improvements made Help improved, updated, and reindexed

Version 3.2.5

2 answer(s)

Titanium Software

09 July 2017

Thanks! ;-)

Like (3)

siamlotus

10 July 2017

My thanks to you for this fantastic software ;-)

I've used this amazing app for years, and it has fixed every problem I've ever had. This is the only app you need to keep your mac in shape.

Like (3)

Version 3.2.5

I have been using this product for five years on an ancient MBP 4,1 17", from Lion to Sierra. I find myself coming back to it time and time again, and using it over other products (that are not quite good actually - MacPilot is one). Onyx is simply excellent and has helped me out of a few bad decisions.

Like (2)

Version 3.2.5

Mcr

26 April 2017

be aware, as of April 2017 the 'Related Links' on this page to previous versions of Onyx for older versions of macOS are out of date. Onyx 3.1.9 is the latest for 10.11, El Capitan Onyx 3.0.2 is the latest for 10.10, Yosemite Onyx 2.8.9 is the latest for 10.9, Mavericks It may be that just the descriptions are incorrect on this page, and the actual downloaded file is the latest, but just to be safe, go direct to the developer site to download if you have an older version of macOS.

Version 3.2.5

1 answer(s)

BryanatMU

26 April 2017

Thanks for the note. I changed the version numbers for those links. It is worth noting that the links were up-to-date and indeed downloading the correct versions.

siamlotus

09 April 2017

Version 3.2.5 is out. Changes are : • OnyX.dmg is a signed disk image now (identified developer) • Bug corrected that occurred with the OnyX log when emptying the Trash • Bug corrected that occurred when choosing some animated desktop backgrounds • Display modified in the OnyX log when erasing a file or a folder • Deleting the misc cache improved • New option: Show/hide Quick Look window when the Finder is not in foreground • New option: Show/hide the Spotlight icon (System Integrity Protection must be turned off) • Info pane improved • Integrates version 3.18.0 of SQLite3 • Removed the Turn on/turn off the Notification Center option • Parameters > Misc. pane improved • New Russian translation added

Like (1)

Version 3.2.4

Timmyb

21 March 2017

Why does Onyx use a non-standard authentication prompt when started from a non-admin account instead of the native admin u/p dialog? Is it passing the credentials in a secure manner? (This is in ElCapitan)

Version 3.2.4

I must say that this is a really useful tool. If you ever update software, a system, or migrate a drive, you really do need to clean the caches, OnyX does this effortlessly in automation. I recently changed my mac password but it was not accepted by some of my computers. I was tearing my hair out. Then I remembered the caches. I ran OnyX and they worked fine after that.

The developer, Joel is a really cool guy. If you have any problems, he will get back to you quickly. I once asked him why OnyX is free, and this was his reply.

"I have always said that OnyX is and will stay free!!
I refused to sell the code several times because I don’t want that it to become a shareware or commercial software.
Everyone should be able to use OnyX. ;-)"

Now every time OnyX gets me out of a hole, I donate on his website.

Like (1)

Version 3.2.2

1 answer(s)

Zicola

05 February 2017

Et de plus; je vous livre sa réponse à ma question :
Q: Si j'ai bien compris, vous faite OnyX tout seul, et sur votre temps libre ?

R: Tout-à-fait et ce depuis bientôt 14 ans ! ;-)

Onyx is - in my opinion - since many years clearly the best maintenance application for macOS (or OS X). Thanks to the developer!

Like (2)

Version 3.2.2

1 answer(s)

rphartle

03 January 2017

Neartheredrocks reply was "a little stupid" since I have tried many other OS cleaners along the way such as CleanMyMac, Cocktail, and a couple others whose names escape me at the moment. I was trying to be brief but left out a few words here and there, so he took it "personally."

Ok so when are you guy gonna create a version for OSX 12.1 (Serra)? I'm waiting. Loved the App for previous OSX versions. Be nice to hear from you (maalex7@gmail.com) about an Updated version. Michael

Version 3.2.1

1 answer(s)

WetNet

07 December 2016

Maalex77 < Where the heck have you been?! Go to the website to download the Sierra version, which is in Beta. . .

Worthless if you need to work on a disk other than your startup disk.

Version 3.2.1

13 answer(s)

siamlotus

22 November 2016

Not as worthless as your stupid half star rating, to the thousands of Mac users that use this free software on their startup disks and have been doing so for years.

Like (10)

ososX

23 November 2016

Siamlotus - I wrote my comment and graded this application according to my experience and needs. If you find any use for this application and like it, go ahead and give it as many stars as you wish BUT as long as you don't find anything that is incorrect with my comment, I find YOUR response STUPID.

WetNet

02 January 2017

ososX < had you bothered to read the description here and the Dev's website it only works on the startup disk. . . morons like you with half-star ratings really do injustice to hard working Devs. Who's the stupid one now? . . .hmmm?

Like (2)

ososX

03 January 2017

WetNet - MORON. If you would have bothered to visit OnyX site you'll find that it is written there that it suppose maintenance and more HDs and is not limited to startup disks. Since this is incorrect I gave it half star for that particular issue (I wrote that explicitly!). I add here a link to the website if you moron don't know where it is: http://www.onyxmac.com. Just in case I also took a snapshot of the website as it looks today and I can post it here if you'll have troubles finding the site !!!!

WetNet

03 January 2017

ososX < you are an even bigger moron because the instructions on how to do what you want is in the screenshot you posted!!! lol too bad so sad moron like you cannot undo stupidity.

Like (2)

ososX

03 January 2017

WenNet - MORON, since you are too stupid to read what is written there I copied paste it to you "The first scans that OnyX will make automatically when you run the application for the first time are a S.M.A.R.T status check of your hard drives and ...." The real sad things is that no one can undo the permission MORONs like you have to put comments on MacUpdate.

WetNet

03 January 2017

ososX < and until a moron like you can learn to actually read you are making yourself look like a monkey for answering me the way you have. Too bad so sad...I would like to point it out to you but you do not even understand the simple evidence presented to you here AND your screenshots...monkey moron like you..so sad...

Like (2)

ososX

03 January 2017

WetNet<<<moron<<Moron - now that you have nothing to say about what is written here or there or about the half star that I put here you start to curse. You are indeed a poor worthless moron.

WetNet

03 January 2017

ososX < and it is you who still can not see. Poor moron you are.. You will reel sonstupid once you read properly what you post....so sad too bad....moron that you are...

Like (2)

ososX

03 January 2017

WetNet - you are not just a poor illiterate dumb moron like a donkey, you are also stubborn like one. As much as enjoy lowering myself to your dumbness, I'll stop this communication as you are either too stupid to understand that you were wrong or too dishonest to admit it (I suppose its the first option).

WetNet

03 January 2017

ososX < maybe you should change your name to dodo because it is just so sad presenting evidence after evidence Infront of your face and you still can not see it. Monkey just want to flap lips and shout how is righteous but in reality hide truth. Sad moron...too bad so sad little moron...

Like (2)

Mcr

04 January 2017

@ososX - so your argument that Onyx claims to support hard drives other than the startup is based on "information" you read and quoted, found at http://www.onyxmac.com, is that right?

You ARE aware that http://www.onyxmac.com is NOT the official website for Onyx, right? Do you have any evidence that the actual developer has any relationship with the people who own http://www.onyxmac.com site? Any evidence that the developer warrants any statements made on http://www.onyxmac.com?

On the site http://www.onyxmac.com, whoever owns or runs it, says at the very bottom "The information contained on this site is for informational purposes only. The owners of this site are compensated by relationships with the recommended software."

In simpler English people, these guys put up a site, get people to visit based on search engine hits, leveraging the fact that Onyx is so popular, then get money for the page hits, money from the software vendors they 'advertise' and recommend. The site wants the user to think that the developer of Onyx condones this site; but there is no statement to that effect.

What are some of those advertisers/supporters that pay the owners of this site, our readers might ask?

Just clicking through some of the pages on http://www.onyxmac.com, there are DOWNLOAD LINKS provided to such apps as MacKeeper, CleanMyMac, MacFreeScan, as well as RECOMMENDATIONS AND REVIEWS advocating the use of these apps. http://www.onyxmac.com/6-quick-and-easy-tips-and-tricks-for-fixing-a-slow-mac-yourself.html

These apps are almost universally acknowledged by Mac users in the know to be of dubious value at best, and at worst, downright harmful and malicious.

The legit Onyx site, owned and maintained by the ACTUAL developer, is http://www.titanium.free.fr. Nowhere on the REAL Onyx site does the developer make any reference to http://www.onyxmac.com, let alone condone it, or state any relationship with the owners of it. The developer may not even know it exists, or if he does, is likely furious that someone is using the good name and reputation he has worked so hard to gain, for their own profit.

@ososX keeps saying in his earlier posts back and forth with WetNet, go look at the "Onyx" site, and so on, and then even quotes text from the "Onyx" site, "The first scans that OnyX will make...." yada yada.

BUT HERE'S THE PROBLEM, the site @ososX is telling us to go look at, http://www.onyxmac.com/ is NOT the Onyx site; it is a scam site owned by people with no evidence that they have the developers permission to talk about Onyx, no evidence the owners have any affiliation with the developer. The owners of http://www.onyxmac.com/ admit they get paid by the vendors of apps they 'recommend' which include apps with some of the WORST reputations in the Mac community. Add to that the obvious poor quality of the writing, the poor grammar, and outright INCORRECT information on many of the pages, and it should be clear to any reasonable person that this site is a SHAM. Here's one example of outright WRONG info. it suggests using iDefrag to REMOVE files, quote "If you want to remove files that are necessary, you might want to consider defragging.....",. As we all know, defragging doesn't delete files, it relocates them. I don't make this up people, here it is http://www.onyxmac.com/explore-your-options-with-our-pick-of-the-best-mac-cleaning-software.html

Not to mention the obvious grammatical error when it is supposed to say "unnecessary", not "necessary". Yes, I quoted it exactly.

I encourage anyone reading this whole thread, go visit http://www.onyxmac.com/ , then come back here and post whether this site is credible and if anything said on this site is credible. So far as I know, the ONLY place where it is written that Onyx works on hard drives other than the startup, is on this http://www.onyxmac.com/ site. And this site is the 'evidence' put forth by @ososX to support his position, and to date, the ONLY reference provided.

Like (2)

WetNet

04 January 2017

Mcr < I'm so glad you jumped in because you are so wrong on all accounts. Don't you get sarcasm?! Another moron is you! Just read it simply, So tired of pointing it out to morons like you who don't even see the simplicity. Or you just refused to because of the monkey troll tendencies you have. BETTER YET jump on the LEGITIMATE forum and ask me there. . . moron that you are. . . so sad. . .

Like (2)

I have already stated elsewhere what I am stating now. The best. Thank you, Joel, for your wonderful talent and perseverance. Donations to http://www.titanium.free.fr/donate.html He's a giver. Not a taker. A rare and valuable human being indeed.

Like (2)

Version 3.2.1

siamlotus

04 November 2016

Is this version crashing for anyone else when secure deleting the trash on a USB key?

Version 3.2.1

siamlotus

16 October 2016

Version 3.2.1 is out : • Bug corrected that occurred when using the Secure Delete option on a file or a folder • Bug corrected that occurred when deleting the Recent Items • Change the background image of the login window works now (PNG file format only) • New option: Turn on/Turn off Gatekeeper • Integrates version 3.15.0 of SQLite 3 • Misc. improvements and minor corrections

Version 3.2.0

3 answer(s)

Jb4

19 October 2016

Onyx V. 3.2.1 is hanging up on repairing disk permissions, either as part of the automation, or when I tried to run that by itself.
I've used it for years with no issues.....

siamlotus

20 October 2016

Just tried running that by itself on my system with no problems.

Jb4

23 December 2016

Thanks siamlotus.... I ran it again and it completed, but it did take over an hour.

This is the BEST and Only Cache Cleaner I have used for 5 years and recommend it to all my clients as a Mac Software Trainer and Support Tech. I cannot believe some of the Idiotic Comments here. I never Download anything from MacUpdate... you might as well Install Adobe Flash from 20 or 30 rogue sites as to Install from anywhere other than the Apple App Store or the Developer Web site. I use Onyx regularly to clean up the droppings left by Apps on my MacBook Pro and it leaves me with a very Snappy Fast System. Sierra version works flawlessly. Joel is a Genius.

Like (1)

Version 3.2.0

2 answer(s)

neartheredrocks

02 January 2017

How can you know that this is the best cache cleaner there is if it is the only one you have used for 5 years? Not that I have to say anything bad about Onyx (on the contrary - I really appreciate it a lot) but your statement is a little stupid.

rphartle

03 January 2017

Shallowp

02 October 2016

Why does the Onyx developer now deploys his app with a .pkg file? Why does it spread files? I always avoid .pkg installers. They can be bloated and insecure.

Version 3.2.0

2 answer(s)

Aeschylus

02 October 2016

The .pkg is from MacUpdate, NOT from Onyx. I downloaded the .dmg and opened it to find only the Onyx app. When you are signed in, MacUpdate doesn't give you the .pkg,, which does install other apps besides Onyx. Or you could get Onyx from the developer's site.

Like (3)

rphartle

02 October 2016

I never Download anything from MacUpdate... you might as well Install Adobe Flash from 20 or 30 rogue sites as to Install from anywhere other than the Apple App Store or the Developer Web site.

Like (1)

I have to thank the dev for using an installer for this new version. I truly hate app installers and as some other people said, it spreads a wide range of files all over your system and you have zero control over this. This led me to try other similar tools, something I never did before. I now tried MacappCleaner. And was I in for a huge surprise. This app does the same, and more, compared to Onyx and what really convinced me was you have full control what you are going to remove. You can look into a list of files that MacAppCleaner found so you definitely know WHAT is going to removed. Frankly, Onyx just removes it without you knowing what it removed. The only "nasty" feature is removing the languages from app because I read it can break codesiging. Disabling this feature is a good idea, I guess. Anyhow, I still use Macappcleaner in shareware mode but as things goes, I am very tempted to buy a license. I highly recommend Onyx users, who do not like installer, to try this great cleaning tool. You may be surprised as I did.

Version 3.2.0

2 answer(s)

Priosantos-Jan

02 October 2016

I think you download the MacUpdate installer instead of the original DMG file.
I truly hope MU stops forcing users to use the dreadful installer. They should leave the developers apps 'as-is'.

FWW CleanMyMac is an awesome system maintenance tool and surpasses every feature in Onyx. Still, Onyx is free and good enough for most users.

Like (3)

Titanium Software

02 October 2016

Thanks SaviersW4309 for your star and thanks Macupdate for your wormy installer!!! This installer is not mine. If you want OnyX and ONLY OnyX, go to the official web site!

Like (5)

WTF? This needs an awful installer!?! I don't like them and never ever use them. Please fix this.

Version 3.2.0

2 answer(s)

Titanium Software

02 October 2016

It's not my installer, it's the wormy installer of Macupdate!! If you want OnyX and ONLY OnyX, go to the official web site!

Like (4)

rphartle

02 October 2016

I never Download anything from MacUpdate... you might as well Install Adobe Flash from 20 or 30 rogue sites as to Install from anywhere other than the Apple App Store or the Developer Web site.

Like (1)

Onyx is a great tool. But it now uses a pkg to install all sort of files on my system? Don't think so !! Examining the pkg reveals it is really installing a whole bunch of files. That's a no-go for me for sure. A DMG with the .app is the preferred and recommended way to install apps according Apple when not distributed outside the AppStore. Its a pity but I have to search for alternatives now.

Like (2)

Version 3.2.0

6 answer(s)

ben-stamp

02 October 2016

I agree 100%

Chocky

02 October 2016

Onyx does NOT use a pkg installer. It downloads as a dmg file which can be mounted on your Desktop. The Onyx application can then be dragged into your Applications folder. Here's a screenshot of the mounted Onyx volume.
http://tinyurl.com/jqt4dvy

I have a feeling you may be downloading from MacUpdate without being logged in which means your 1½ ★ review should be applied to MacUpdate rather than Onyx.

Onyx deserves a full ★★★★★

Like (4)

Shallowp

02 October 2016

@Chocky:
Inside the DMG it has an installer.

Applenick

02 October 2016

@Shallowp

No! Simply go to the Developer's site and download from there. http://www.titanium.free.fr/onyx.html

Send your complaints to MacUpdate for letting you download their installer!

Like (2)

Titanium Software

02 October 2016

It's not my installer, it's the wormy installer of Macupdate!! If you want OnyX and ONLY OnyX, go to the official web site!

Like (6)

rphartle

03 October 2016

IDIOTS! I never Download anything from MacUpdate... you might as well Install Adobe Flash from 20 or 30 porn sites as to Install from anywhere other than the Apple App Store or the Developer Web site.

Like (1)

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