What's New

-Apple Silicon support.
-Fixed an issue where hiding/showing an alias folder breaks Finder drag and drop.
-Updated frameworks.

App Description

Instantly hide and show all files, folders, and app icons on your messy desktop with Desktop Ghost! You don't need to move all the files on your desktop to take a screen recording or a screenshot anymore! Temporarily hide your messy desktop with Desktop Ghost and unhide it when you're ready!

Features:
-Instantly hide and show the items on your Desktop!
-Optionally run the app as a Menu Bar extra application for easy access! It's YOUR choice! (OS X 10.9 and later).
-Hide/Show your desktop items from the standard window OR the status bar!
-Easily set Desktop Ghost to run when you log in to your Mac (optional feature, disabled by default).
-Hides all items on the desktop when you press the hide button. Items dragged onto the desktop after a hide can be seen (unless you press the hide button again)!

Great reasons to use Desktop Ghost:
-Use Desktop Ghost to hide your messy desktop for a screencast!
-Use Desktop Ghost to hide your messy desktop to take screenshots!
-Desktop Ghost does NOT temporarily move your items nor does it delete them, it simply hides them!

iPhone Screenshots

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App Changes

  • June 08, 2014 Initial release
  • July 26, 2014 New version 1.02
  • September 15, 2015 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • December 19, 2015 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
  • December 26, 2015 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • June 22, 2016 New version 1.3
  • June 22, 2016 Price decrease: $1.99 -> FREE!
  • November 05, 2016 New version 1.4
  • December 31, 2016 Price increase: FREE! -> $1.99
  • June 13, 2019 New version 1.5.2
  • September 16, 2023 New version 1.5.3