# DockAnchor (open-source desktop utility)

> DockAnchor is a free, open-source desktop utility for macOS. DockAnchor is a simple macOS utility that stops the Dock from moving between displays. It has 586 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at bwya77/DockAnchor.

A macOS app that prevents the dock from moving between displays in multi-monitor setups. In macOS with multiple monitors, the dock automatically moves to whichever display your cursor approaches at the bottom edge. This can be distracting and interfere with workflow, especially when you want the dock to stay on a specific display.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/bwya77/DockAnchor |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 586 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Swift |
| Website | https://bwya77.github.io/DockAnchor/ |
| Official | no |
| Category | Archivers, cleaners & system utilities |
| Latest release | v2.1.0 (Jun 8, 2026) |
| Last commit | Jul 9, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/bwya77/DockAnchor/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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