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Contexts
Contexts
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Contexts

Version 3.9.0

Fast window switcher.

4.0
Based on 11 user ratesRead reviews & comments
$9.99
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Contexts overview

Contexts is a radically faster and simpler window switcher. It gives you 4 ways to switch windows:

  • Switch with one click to any window: An auto-hiding sidebar shows your windows organized in groups. To switch to a window just click its title in the list. It is as simple as that.
  • Switch with one keystroke to 9 windows and with two keystrokes to any window: This is super fast. Each window gets a window number based on its position in the list. To switch to a window just press Option+window-number. It you are a keyboard person you will love it.
  • Cycle through recently used windows: Command+Tab switcher fails if your applications have multiple windows. With Option+Tab Contexts lets you cycle through individual windows and switch to any of them directly.
  • Switch with search to any window: Invoke panel with keyboard shortcut and type a few characters from the application name or window title to filter the list using fuzzy matching. Press enter to bring selected window forward.

What’s new in version 3.9.0

Updated on Apr 27 2023

  • Adds native Apple Silicon support.

Information

License

Shareware

Size

7.4 MB

Developer’s website

https://contexts.co

Downloads

4229

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • macOS 10.15 or later
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What customer like

User Experience
Performance
Customization

What needs improvements

Regular updates

Contexts qualities

Value
5.0
Ease of use
5.0
Features
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Customer support
5.0

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Philosopherdog
Philosopherdog
Oct 22 2023
3.9.0
0.0
Oct 22 2023
0.0
Version: 3.9.0
Amazing app. Does it work with Sonoma?
Tachy0n
Tachy0n
Jan 30 2023
3.8.1
5.0
Jan 30 2023
5.0
Version: 3.8.1
Still working in Ventura 13.2
Tachy0n
Tachy0n
Aug 23 2022
3.7.1
5.0
Aug 23 2022
5.0
Version: 3.7.1
Current version is 3.8.1 and the developer’s site is up. Works well under 12.5 (Monterey).
hibbert
hibbert
Jul 14 2020
3.7.1
3.0
Jul 14 2020
3.0
Version: 3.7.1
I really like this app. Unfortunately, my trial period has elapsed, and the developer's website is 404. There's no way to actually pay for a subscription, as far as I can tell. At the moment I'm surviving with the nagware reminder every X clicks, but it won't be long before I give up and look for a replacement.
Townsfolk
Townsfolk
Jun 29 2018
3.7.1
0.5
Jun 29 2018
0.5
Version: 3.7.1
Geez. The app looks promising on the cover; though the developer is not responsive at all--the contact form is only there for show. The current version kills 'Finder.app' when you press 'q' when prompt with the overlaying application window, which is not the expected result at all (macOS UI does not even allow it).

This kind of apps goes vaporized very easily. STAY AWAY.
Bfulop
Bfulop
Apr 11 2018
3.6.2
5.0
Apr 11 2018
5.0
Version: 3.6.2
Essential. It's one of those apps that I don't want to use my Mac without. I have set up shortcuts to each app I use frequently. I know longer need one gigantic IDE for my work (I'm a developer), but can effortlessly switch between smaller, more focused apps (via Contexts app).
LeMerlot
LeMerlot
Mar 4 2018
3.5.2
5.0
Mar 4 2018
5.0
Version: 3.5.2
Fast, pretty and resource-friendly.
Lvdoc
Lvdoc
Feb 6 2017
2.8.1
5.0
Feb 6 2017
5.0
Version: 2.8.1
I've been waiting for these newest features, particularly the "exclude" feature. I bought this today. The developer has always promptly replied to my emails and seems very open to requests and feedback. This is a very nice program.
acss21acss
acss21acss
Jul 9 2016
2.3
5.0
Jul 9 2016
5.0
Version: 2.3
Great replacement for system app switcher. Contexts allows you to switch between different windows of same app and search windows by name. Using number to quick switch is also a great feature!
Arie15
Arie15
Jun 28 2016
2.2.0
5.0
Jun 28 2016
5.0
Version: 2.2.0
I have been using version 3, downloaded from the site and it really has been the best window switcher I've ever used. I've used Witch for a while and Hyperswitch as well, as I'm a keyboard-productivity fanatic. But neither suited my needs because they would not show certain app windows.

Then at one particular moment, an issue started that froze Contexts when switching fast. Luckily the developer has been working hard to get to the bottom of it: the 'end of trail period' message was interfering with the panel when switching really fast and this was causing the freeze.
This is really the most positive and fast experience I've ever had with a developer to help out and improve his app.
Moreover, he has promised additional interesting features coming up, it is nice to know the app is actively being developed since Apple does not sit still either.
Tachy0n
Tachy0n
Jan 30 2023
3.8.1
5.0
Jan 30 2023
5.0
Version: 3.8.1
hibbert
hibbert
Jul 14 2020
3.0
Jul 14 2020
3.0
Version: null
m-83
m-83
Oct 18 2019
5.0
Oct 18 2019
5.0
Version: null
Townsfolk
Townsfolk
Jun 29 2018
0.5
Jun 29 2018
0.5
Version: null
Bfulop
Bfulop
Apr 11 2018
5.0
Apr 11 2018
5.0
Version: null
LeMerlot
LeMerlot
Mar 4 2018
5.0
Mar 4 2018
5.0
Version: null
Lvdoc
Lvdoc
Feb 6 2017
5.0
Feb 6 2017
5.0
Version: null
acss21acss
acss21acss
Jul 9 2016
5.0
Jul 9 2016
5.0
Version: null
Arie15
Arie15
Jun 28 2016
5.0
Jun 28 2016
5.0
Version: null
WetNet
WetNet
Apr 2 2016
0.5
Apr 2 2016
0.5
Version: null
zhujieao
zhujieao
Dec 8 2015
5.0
Dec 8 2015
5.0
Version: null
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