# Otterdock

> Otterdock is a macOS Dock organizer that groups apps, files, folders, and links into expandable collections on the Dock.

## Product Overview

Otterdock organizes your macOS Dock into workflow-based groups instead of a flat icon row. Each group appears as a single Dock icon that expands on click or hover (or native Dock stacks on Mac App Store), keeping your Dock short and your apps accessible. Global keyboard shortcuts let you open any group instantly from any app in the Direct edition.

- **Platform**: macOS 14 Sonoma and later
- **Developer**: SaveTimeForFun (https://savetimefor.fun)
- **Website**: https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun
- **Mac App Store**: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6792306537
- **Category**: Productivity / Utilities

## Key Features

- Workflow-based Dock groups (mix apps, files, folders, and links)
- Desktop widgets: macOS desktop widgets (Small, Medium, Large) to launch groups directly from desktop (free in both editions)
- Click-to-expand (no Accessibility permission) or hover-to-expand (Accessibility permission) in Full direct edition; file and folder access may require separate macOS authorization
- Native Dock folder drag and stack integration in Mac App Store edition
- Global keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+1 through Ctrl+6 to open groups from any app (Full direct edition)
- Full direct edition keyboard navigation in custom popups: arrow keys to select, Enter/Space to open, Esc to close, with key hints displayed
- Custom icon skins (Shelf, Glass, Gradient, Minimal, Otter) plus Pro-exclusive skins (Sunset Warm and more)
- In-group item sorting with dedicated sort mode and drag reorder
- Privacy-first: all core group data stored locally under ~/Library/Application Support/Otterdock/
- Free tier: 2 groups with up to 8 items each and desktop widgets; Pro: unlimited groups, unlimited items, and premium skins
- One-time purchase, no subscription

## Pricing

- Direct Download (v1.1.2): Free download (up to 2 groups, 8 items each); optional Pro $6.99 USD one-time perpetual license via SaveTimeForFun for up to 3 personal Macs
- Mac App Store (v1.1.0): Free download (up to 2 groups, 8 items each); optional Pro $6.99 USD one-time in-app purchase via Apple StoreKit (regional pricing applies)
- Note: Purchases and licenses are channel-specific and do not transfer between editions

## Pages

- Homepage: https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/en
- Blog: https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/en/blog
- Documentation: https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock
- User Guide: https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/guide
- Keyboard Shortcuts: https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/shortcuts
- FAQ: https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/faq
- Changelog: https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/changelog
- Privacy Policy: https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://docs.savetimefor.fun/en/otterdock/terms

## Citable Statements

- "Otterdock organizes your macOS Dock into workflow-based groups. Hover popups and global hotkeys are available in the Full direct edition."
- "Otterdock is a one-time purchase, privacy-first macOS Dock organizer with no subscription; optional anonymous product analytics can be disabled in Settings."
- "In the Full direct edition, assign keyboard shortcuts to open groups from any app. Default shortcuts use available Ctrl+1 through Ctrl+6 slots."
- "In the Full direct edition, navigate custom popups with your keyboard: arrow keys to browse, Enter to open, Esc to close."
- "The free tier includes two Dock groups with up to 8 items each. Pro removes all limits with a one-time purchase."
- "Otterdock group data and file paths stay on your Mac; anonymous product-interaction events never include file paths or group names."
- "Pro skins like Sunset Warm give your Dock groups a distinctive look. Free users can preview them before upgrading."

## Languages

App and website available in English, 简体中文, 日本語, Español, and Português (Brasil).

## Payments

The Otterdock Direct edition uses Creem for checkout. Creem acts as Merchant of Record for its payment flow; payment methods vary by customer context. The Mac App Store edition uses Apple StoreKit tied to your Apple Account. Core Otterdock group data remains local on the Mac. See the [Creem payment article](https://otterdock.savetimefor.fun/en/blog/how-otterdock-payments-work-with-creem) and [official Creem documentation](https://docs.creem.io/merchant-of-record/what-is).