Recent Apps for macOS

View Recent Apps

Recent Apps lists out current and previously launched applications. Choose from viewing content in a detailed list-view or a visually stunning grid-view. Use built-in toggle buttons to hide/show additional app details, like app path, launch date and launch count. Re-launch previous apps by double-clicking them. Easy pin and favorite functions allow easier and faster recent app management. Use the hide command to hide unneeded apps from view. Use the Options menu “Show Hidden” command to see previously hidden apps. Toolbar placed filter buttons give quick and easy access to common filtering needs, like favorite or to filter apps by just today’s launch date. The toolbar also has an easy to use Search field, which will dynamically populate below content with search results. Recent Apps must be running to track app use. It works independently from operating system’s tracking of recent apps.

How To Use Recent Apps for macOS:

1. Launch Recent Apps.
2. Launch other desired apps.
3. Recent Apps will build a historical list of launched apps.
4. Apps that are quit will remain in the list and appear dimmed.
5. Running apps will not appear dimmed.
6. Choose view layout, list-view or grid-view.
7. Choose optional properties to view - path, launch date, and launch count.
8. Re-launch an app by double-clicking. Double-clicking an already running app will make it active.
9. Right-click an app and choose Pin to keep the app at the top of the list/grid (regardless of filter).
10. Right-click an app and choose Favorite to place a vibrant star next to app. Favorited apps will be shown when filtering by Favorite.
11. Right-click an app and choose Hide/Show to toggle between hiding and showing the app.
12. The Options menubar has a toggle for showing hidden apps.
13. When an app is hidden, if it was pinned or favorited, those properties are removed - to avoid filtering confusion.