Blog and Changelog
Product updates, release notes, prototype progress, and mentions from the DockLock ecosystem.
Feb 11, 2026
DockLock Lite on Mac Geek Gab
Mac Geek Gab mentioned DockLock Lite in episode 1128. Watch the segment on YouTube.
Jan 30, 2026
DockLock Lite v1.4.8
Stability improvements on wake-up and screen change
Jan 29, 2026
DockLock Lite v1.4.7
Bug fixes!
Jan 29, 2026
DockLock Lite v1.4.7 & Plus v2.1.1
Fixed legacy macOS support and notification geometry reporting.
Jan 9, 2026
DockLock Lite v1.4.6 & Plus v2.1.0
Improved display handling, bug fixes for Dock relocation, and added support for macOS 10.9.
Dec 13, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.4.5 & Plus v2.0.9
Stability and UI fixes plus improved icon rendering on older macOS.
Dec 3, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.4.4 & Plus v2.0.8
Improved Dock compatibility, new screen setup alerts and UI fixes
Oct 24, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.4.3 & Plus v2.0.7
Improved Dock auto-hide reliability and new single-screen mode.
Oct 13, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.4.2
Improved stability, new settings, and better macOS 26 support.
Oct 13, 2025
DockLock Plus v2.0.6
Added Command-Line Interface. Improved stability, new settings, and better macOS 26 support.
Aug 19, 2025
DockLock Plus v2.0.5
Follow Apps When Active. Bug fixes and improved display selection for easier navigation.
Aug 18, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.4.1
Bug fixes and improved display selection for easier navigation.
Aug 9, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.4.0 & Plus v2.0.4
Fixes rare Dock misplacement after waking from sleep with a full-screen app.
Jul 31, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.3.9
Fixed a bug where DockLock stopped working after reconnecting monitors during sleep.
Jul 30, 2025
DockLock Plus v2.0.3
Fixed a bug where DockLock stopped working after reconnecting monitors during sleep.
Jul 25, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.3.8
Improved stability, added support for macOS 10.10-10.13.
Jul 25, 2025
DockLock Plus v2.0.2
Improved stability, added support for macOS 10.10-10.13, and introduced optional Dock follows active window feature.
Jul 15, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.3.6
This update resolves a critical bug that caused DockLock to stop functioning after reconnecting a display.
Jul 15, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.3.7 & Plus v2.0.1
URL-callback coordinate moves are fixed, overall stability is improved, and CPU usage is optimized.
Jul 12, 2025
DockLock Plus v2.0.0
Major update for DockLock Plus with new automation and integration features.
Jul 10, 2025
DockLock Pro - First Prototype
The first prototype of DockLock Pro is live, showcasing how it unlocks new Dock placements, including moving the Dock in Side mode to any display.
Jul 9, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.3.5
Improved performance and reliability during display changes, refined Dock tracking, and fixed minor UI issues.
Jul 1, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.3.4
Improved app stability and UI reliability.
Jun 21, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.3.3
Improved app stability and UI reliability.
Jun 9, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.3.2
Improved Dock detection, AirPlay & Sidecar support, multiple-display bug fix, and Croatian translation.
Jun 6, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.3.1
Workspace feature, multi-monitor fixes, Malay translation, and more.
May 25, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.3.0
Major rewrite in C++ with 2× performance boost, multi-language support, and critical bug fixes.
May 13, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.2.6
Performance and compatibility improvements, with added support for custom Dock delays.
Apr 26, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.2.5
Fixes Dock relocation issues after sleep or display changes, with update guidance and user acknowledgments.
Apr 24, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.2.4
Introduces a 7-day free trial, enhanced feature explanations, new support resources, and fixes a sleep-related freeze issue.
Apr 14, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.2.3
Fixes a rare crash in specific multi-display configurations and improves overall stability.
Apr 5, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.2.1
Fixes settings persistence and active Dock screen detection issues; improves clarity of initial setup dialogs.
Apr 5, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.2.2
Resolves Dock locking issues on macOS 15.4 in full-screen mode and addresses app restart problems after updates.
Apr 2, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.2.0
Adds a guide explaining how to adjust display arrangement to enable Dock locking on the top screen.
Mar 21, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.1.9
Improves UI clarity and responsiveness, and fixes Dock Lock activation issue when dragging files.
Mar 16, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.1.8
Enhances startup instructions for improved user guidance and fixes an issue with tray icon visibility.
Mar 13, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.1.7
Improves dialog clarity and adds support for macOS 10.14 Mojave and 10.15 Catalina.
Mar 10, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.1.5
Improves Dock persistence after wake or display changes, enhances stability, and moves Auto-Start control to the Settings dialog.
Mar 10, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.1.6
Includes stability improvements, fixes incorrect Dock placement at startup, and enhances behavior during monitor reconnection and wake-up.
Mar 8, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.1.4
Improves UI clarity, introduces Lite+ subscription with a free trial, and adds DockLock+ as a one-time purchase alternative with identical features.
Mar 3, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.1.3
Adds support for macOS 11 Big Sur and macOS 12 Monterey, and improves UI dialogs.
Mar 2, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.1.2
Improves startup instructions and UI clarity, and clarifies the distinction between free and paid features based on user feedback.
Feb 27, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.1.1
Improves UI clarity, enhances the startup guide, refines layout elements, and fixes minor inconsistencies for a better user experience.
Feb 26, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.1.1
Enhances UI readability and layout, adds a Settings dialog for customization, and introduces an option to hide the menu icon.
Feb 23, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.0.12
Improves UI for a better user experience, resolves visual inconsistencies, and enhances the app icon appearance in the Dock and tray.
Feb 21, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.0.11
Includes general stability improvements, UI enhancements, and adds support for special offers.
Feb 20, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.0.10
Prevents unnecessary blocking of system sleep, optimizes CPU usage, and improves stability after waking from deep sleep.
Feb 19, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.0.8
Improves stability and performance with a bug fix that enhances overall functionality.
Feb 19, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.0.9
Improves overall application stability and reliability.
Feb 18, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.0.7
Fixes a bug that caused incorrect Dock position detection and prevented access to the tray menu.
Feb 17, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.0.6
Fixes a random crash issue and a sleep-mode-related crash. Improvements were made based on user-submitted macOS crash reports.
Feb 16, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.0.5
Fixes issues after wake-up and improves fullscreen app handling with help from testers.
Feb 15, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.0.4
Fixes tray menu icon color and improves handling of system sleep and wake events.
Feb 14, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.0.3
Introduces in-app purchase model and includes minor UI improvements and a crash fix.
Feb 12, 2025
DockLock Lite v1.0.2
Includes UI fixes, stability improvements, and clearer setup instructions based on early feedback.
Feb 4, 2025
First Internal Prototype
Initial internal prototype that marked the beginning of the DockLock Apps journey.