Changelog

v0.4.22

• Enhanced Finder app handling in application toggling for a smoother experience
• Improved macOS accessibility support for better application management

v0.4.19

• Enhanced license upgrade dialog user experience
• Fixed the issue where notification count does not change with menu bar background after deactivation

v0.4.16

This version introduces new customization options and improves the settings interface:

• Added “When clicking an active app’s icon” option to control menu bar icon click behavior
• Enhanced overall user experience with clearer settings

v0.4.14

This version focuses on performance improvements and menu enhancements:

• Significantly improved app stability and reduced memory usage
• Enhanced menu bar functionality with new menu item “Show/Hide Notifications” for a better user experience

v0.4.13

We’ve released new version with some great improvements:

• Enhanced user experience by hiding the “Quit App” option for internal macOS applications
• Completely redesigned the license activation flow and upgrade dialog for a smoother experience

v0.4.12

Some nice enhancements:

• Fixed an issue where the menu bar icon wasn’t updating immediately after adding new apps
• Improved user experience by remembering the position of the settings window
• Enhanced menu bar icon update mechanism for immediate reflection of changes

v0.4.10

Quick fix in this version:

• Resolved an issue where adding apps might become unresponsive on the latest macOS versions

v0.4.8

This version brings some visual improvements:

• Improved application name retrieval to prioritize local info dictionary
• Increased menu bar icon size from 32x32 to 64x64 pixels for better visibility
• Updated “Quit” menu item text to use generic “Quit App” for consistency

v0.4.7

Minor fixes in this version:

• Removed unnecessary extra space in the menu bar
• Added padding to about page to fix layout issues

v0.4.4

Exciting new features in this version!

• Introduced new Advanced settings page for more granular control
  • Moved Icon Visibility settings to this new page for better organization
  • Added “Hide icon when no notifications” option to automatically declutter your menu bar

• Significantly improved app performance, stability, and memory usage for a more reliable experience
• Hidden the “Quit Finder” option for Finder to avoid causing the Menu Bar to restart on older macOS versions

v0.3.0

This version brings some cool new features:

• Added “Show transparent icon when app isn’t running” setting, providing a subtle visual cue for inactive apps

• Introduced “Quit” option in the system tray menu for each application

v0.2.0

Big news! This version introduces a Free version of Badgeify:

• New Free version with basic features for everyone:
  • Support for up to 3 apps in the menu bar
  • Notification tracking
  • Quick-launch apps from the menu bar
  • Default app icons
• Significantly improved license key management for increased stability and reliability
• Redesigned the pricing model to offer more flexibility to users

Earlier Versions

Our journey from v0.1.1 to v0.1.21 brought numerous improvements and features:

• Enhanced app stability and performance
• Improved tray icon handling and refresh logic
• Added ability to add, remove, and reorder applications with drag-and-drop functionality
• Introduced feedback button and update notifications in the sidebar
• Implemented automatic update checks and downloads
• Added support for custom SVG icons and automatic icon style adjustment
• Introduced configurable notification display for applications
• Improved license validation process and error handling
• Added “Show window on startup” option in General Settings
• Introduced an onboarding carousel for new users

For more details on custom icon usage, see Use Your Own Icons to Customize Your macOS Menu Bar