DragThing for Mac
Desktop launcher utility.
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DragThing overview
DragThing is a desktop launcher utility that can launch applications, open documents and folders, store text and picture clippings, and do many other customizable actions with a single click or keystroke.
DragThing is the original dock designed to tidy up your Macintosh desktop:
- It puts all your documents, folders, and applications just a single click away. Highly flexible, it allows multiple docks, each customized to suit your exact needs.
- It stores frequently-used clippings such as text and pictures, and lets you easily paste them into other applications with just a click.
DragThing also allows you to define a wide variety of hot keys. These hot keys can open items in docks, control various other aspects of DragThing and even control the visibility of and switching between other applications running on your Mac.
DragThing can also provide you with a Trash on your desktop, play sounds in response to actions like ejecting a CD, and a lot more besides.
DragThing is shareware. That means that you can download a copy freely to see if you like it, and if you decide to use it you should pay for your copy. In return for paying you will receive a serial number which will disable the reminder message at startup, and enable some extra features including floating dock windows and hot keys to open dock items.
What’s new in version 5.9.17
Version 5.9.17:
View older DragThing versions Fixed:
- Badges on application icons not showing
- Loading colour sets
- Opening links in the Help menu
DragThing for Mac
Free
In English
Version 5.9.17
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Feb 27 2021
Version: 5.9.17
I finally had to move to iCollections as DragThing was getting increasingly irksome (e.g. had to relaunch every time after attaching an external monitor as the tabs got screwed up).
Took a while to configure iCollections the way I wanted but it really is superior in almost every way, and a lot more flexible.
Thanks DragThing for making things easier for me for 18 years, but time to move on!
Nov 29 2019
Version: 5.9.17
For everyone lamenting the demise of DT and looking for a replacement; check out TabLauncher. It's pretty much the same thing, and there is a free Lite version. It's on the Mac App Store.
I have been using DragThing every since the late 90s... even with SpotLight andLaunchPad, I use DragThing almost daily. Sad to see it go, but happy I found a replacement.
Jul 15 2019
Version: 5.9.17
I'm DragThing user from few years. Because of DragThing will not be available for macOS 10.15, I started to search a replacement. Recently I found iCollections and gave it a try. It imported all my docks and layers from DragThing! I also found it look more modern than DragThing. It is 64bit app, so will work on future macOS versions. I think iCollections has more config options and integrates better with macOS. Also must mention prompt support answers. Highly recommend as DragThing upgrade.
Jun 25 2019
Version: 5.9.17
I cannot believe that Dragthing works in Mojave 10.14.5. Just got a new iMac 27" i9 and didn't think it would work. But much to my surprise it did. Had to reconnect a few icons but no biggie. No glitches yet. Very happy it works. Been using it for many, many years and 3 Mac's (probably 20 years).
I don't think it will work with Catalina OS. But I didn't think it would work in Mojave OS. LOL
I have also loaded up Overflow 2.5.9 just in case Dragthing comes crashing down.
I don't think it will work with Catalina OS. But I didn't think it would work in Mojave OS. LOL
I have also loaded up Overflow 2.5.9 just in case Dragthing comes crashing down.
