Hocus Focus

In plain words

Hocus Focus is a Mac menu bar utility that automatically hides inactive application windows to reduce desktop clutter and minimize distractions. Users can configure when windows hide—after a set time period, when switching applications, or not at all—and create custom profiles that adjust hiding behavior based on their current task. The tool is designed for anyone seeking a cleaner, more focused workspace while working across multiple applications.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Keep your desktop clutter free with Hocus Focus, a Mac menu bar utility that hides your inactive application windows.

Hocus Focus takes care of clearing away window clutter in the background as you work. By hiding the applications you're not using, it helps keep you distraction free and focused on the stuff that matters. Set applications to be hidden after a certain period of time, have them hide as soon as you move onto something else, or disable hiding entirely. Hocus Focus lets you work the way you want to. Whether you're doing some image editing or updating a website like NoCheapTraffic , you can setup powerful profiles to change Hocus Focus' window hiding behaviour based on the work you're doing. Sure thing! Just drag the timeout slider all the way to zero. The application will then appear under the…from hocusfoc.us

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