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DragThing for Mac

Desktop launcher utility.

Free
In English
4.4
Based on 112 user rates

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:
Fixed:
  • Badges on application icons not showing
  • Loading colour sets
  • Opening links in the Help menu
View older DragThing versions

DragThing for Mac

Free
In English
Version 5.9.17
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4.4

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stanoliver
stanoliver
Feb 27 2021
5.9.17
0.0
Feb 27 2021
0.0
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!
mydesign
mydesign
Dec 3 2019
5.9.17
0.0
Dec 3 2019
0.0
Version: 5.9.17
Macupdate says that´s FREE, It does not seam so...
RavenNevermore
RavenNevermore
Nov 29 2019
5.9.17
5.0
Nov 29 2019
5.0
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.
AndreasMt
AndreasMt
Jul 15 2019
5.9.17
5.0
Jul 15 2019
5.0
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.
Altech
Altech
Jun 25 2019
5.9.17
4.5
Jun 25 2019
4.5
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.
RavenNevermore
RavenNevermore
Nov 29 2019
5.0
Nov 29 2019
5.0
Version: null
AndreasMt
AndreasMt
Jul 15 2019
5.0
Jul 15 2019
5.0
Version: null
KatRoss
KatRoss
Mar 23 2019
5.0
Mar 23 2019
5.0
Version: null
TeRRyZx
TeRRyZx
Feb 7 2019
5.0
Feb 7 2019
5.0
Version: null
davidinracine
davidinracine
Nov 12 2018
4.5
Nov 12 2018
4.5
Version: null
Mikemuc
Mikemuc
Sep 29 2018
5.0
Sep 29 2018
5.0
Version: null
DrPfaff
DrPfaff
Jun 14 2018
4.0
Jun 14 2018
4.0
Version: null
Fahirsch
Fahirsch
Oct 13 2017
5.0
Oct 13 2017
5.0
Version: null
Scott-C-H-
Scott-C-H-
Aug 23 2017
5.0
Aug 23 2017
5.0
Version: null
Aargl
Aargl
Apr 15 2017
3.0
Apr 15 2017
3.0
Version: null
MalcolmM_
MalcolmM_
Dec 16 2016
4.0
Dec 16 2016
4.0
Version: null
piquadratpi2
piquadratpi2
Oct 30 2016
5.0
Oct 30 2016
5.0
Version: null
Somnus
Somnus
Oct 30 2016
5.0
Oct 30 2016
5.0
Version: null
momijigari
momijigari
Jun 4 2016
5.0
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5.0
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rick-stringer
Jun 3 2016
5.0
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5.0
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Tim27
Jun 3 2016
5.0
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5.0
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Jun 3 2016
5.0
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Diarbyrag
Jun 2 2016
5.0
Jun 2 2016
5.0
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Mbhayes
Mbhayes
Jun 2 2016
5.0
Jun 2 2016
5.0
Version: null
Yazarim
Yazarim
Jun 2 2016
5.0
Jun 2 2016
5.0
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Altech
Altech
Feb 22 2016
4.5
Feb 22 2016
4.5
Version: null
MacFredX
MacFredX
Jan 9 2016
5.0
Jan 9 2016
5.0
Version: null
Hkim
Hkim
Dec 8 2015
3.0
Dec 8 2015
3.0
Version: null
Kernos
Kernos
Oct 10 2015
5.0
Oct 10 2015
5.0
Version: null
Frankp
Frankp
Oct 1 2015
4.0
Oct 1 2015
4.0
Version: null
Reskator
Reskator
Feb 22 2015
0.5
Feb 22 2015
0.5
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brightonpete
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5.0
Dec 29 2014
5.0
Version: null
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Ronnb
Dec 6 2014
3.0
Dec 6 2014
3.0
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Drscott
Drscott
Oct 30 2014
5.0
Oct 30 2014
5.0
Version: null
Macguruguy
Macguruguy
Oct 17 2014
0.5
Oct 17 2014
0.5
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JLTO3
JLTO3
Jul 23 2014
5.0
Jul 23 2014
5.0
Version: null
Cyzor
Cyzor
Jun 21 2014
5.0
Jun 21 2014
5.0
Version: null
Steve-Hechler
Steve-Hechler
Feb 27 2014
2.5
Feb 27 2014
2.5
Version: null
Kranboll
Kranboll
Feb 26 2014
4.0
Feb 26 2014
4.0
Version: null
Cocoanut
Cocoanut
Jan 15 2014
4.0
Jan 15 2014
4.0
Version: null
Herbert-Kroemer
Herbert-Kroemer
Jan 1 2014
1.5
Jan 1 2014
1.5
Version: null
Jazzyguy
Jazzyguy
Oct 8 2013
5.0
Oct 8 2013
5.0
Version: null
DonkeyKong
DonkeyKong
Oct 7 2013
4.0
Oct 7 2013
4.0
Version: null
trungpt
trungpt
Jul 4 2013
5.0
Jul 4 2013
5.0
Version: null
Dawda
Dawda
Jan 23 2013
4.0
Jan 23 2013
4.0
Version: null