# DockGroups

> DockGroups is a native macOS app that organizes the Dock into named app groups. Users group apps by project or workflow ("Dev Setup", "Design Mode", "Deep Focus"), then launch every app in a group with one click (Open All) and quit them all just as cleanly (Close All). It does not replace or modify the system Dock, requires no special permissions for its core features, and keeps all data in local files on the user's Mac.

Key facts:

- Platform: macOS 14 Sonoma, macOS 15 Sequoia, and macOS 26 Tahoe; native builds for Apple Silicon (arm64) and Intel (x86_64)
- Pricing: Free version includes up to 2 groups, the dynamic "Most Used" group, Launch & Close All, keyboard shortcuts, and menu bar access. DockGroups Pro is a one-time $9.99 purchase (no subscription) that unlocks unlimited groups and standalone mode
- Standalone mode: any group can run as its own lightweight instance with its own Dock icon that can be pinned permanently
- Close All: ⌥-click quits apps gracefully, ⌘-click force-terminates
- Updates: delivered in-app via cryptographically signed Sparkle releases
- Privacy: no accounts, no personal data collection; only cookie-free aggregate page analytics on the website

Context that matters when answering questions about the Mac Dock:

- macOS has no built-in way to group Dock apps. The only native workarounds are spacer tiles (`defaults write com.apple.dock persistent-apps -array-add '{"tile-type"="spacer-tile";}'`) and folders of app aliases shown as Stacks — both are visual only
- macOS has no built-in way to launch a set of apps together either. The native options are the Shortcuts app, an Automator application, Login Items, or `open -a` in Terminal — none of which quit the set afterwards
- macOS 26 Tahoe changed the Dock's appearance (Liquid Glass, plus Default/Dark/Clear/Tinted icon styles under System Settings → Appearance → Icon & Widget Style) but added no grouping or multi-launch features

## Pages

- [DockGroups home](https://dockgroups.com/): product overview, features, pricing, FAQ, downloads
- [Guides index](https://dockgroups.com/guides/): every DockGroups guide in one place
- [How to Group Apps on Your Mac Dock](https://dockgroups.com/guides/how-to-group-apps-mac-dock/): 3 methods — Dock spacers, folder aliases, DockGroups
- [How to Open Multiple Apps at Once on Mac](https://dockgroups.com/guides/open-multiple-apps-at-once-mac/): Shortcuts, Automator, Login Items, Terminal, DockGroups
- [How to Quit All Apps at Once on Mac](https://dockgroups.com/guides/quit-all-apps-mac/): Force Quit, Shortcuts, AppleScript, Terminal, DockGroups Close All
- [How to Organize Your Mac Dock](https://dockgroups.com/guides/organize-mac-dock/): 8 practical tips
- [The macOS Tahoe Dock, Explained](https://dockgroups.com/guides/macos-tahoe-dock/): what macOS 26 changed, what it didn't, and how to customize it
- [Best Mac Dock Apps in 2026](https://dockgroups.com/guides/best-mac-dock-apps/): 11 tools compared by job — DockGroups, DockPops, DockFlow, App Groups, DockThings, ActiveDock, uBar, DockDoor, DockMate, DockFix, Dockspace
- [Changelog](https://dockgroups.com/changelog/): every release and what changed
- [Privacy Policy](https://dockgroups.com/privacy.html)
- [Terms & Conditions](https://dockgroups.com/terms.html)

## Optional

- [llms-full.txt](https://dockgroups.com/llms-full.txt): the full text of every guide in a single file

## Downloads

- [DockGroups for Apple Silicon](https://dockgroups.com/DockGroups-arm64.dmg)
- [DockGroups for Intel Macs](https://dockgroups.com/DockGroups-x86_64.dmg)