XtraFinder Changelog

What's new in XtraFinder 1.8

Jun 20, 2023
  • Updated for macOS 13.
  • Support Apple silicon.

New in XtraFinder 1.7 (Nov 16, 2021)

  • Updated for macOS 12.
  • Built for ARM64 Mac.
  • You can skip this update if you are using macOS 10.

New in XtraFinder 1.6.2 (Jun 22, 2021)

  • Updated for Mac OS 11.4. You can skip this update if you are using an older Mac OS version.

New in XtraFinder 1.6.1 (Dec 7, 2020)

  • Changed Tabs's appearance.
  • Removed Tabs style option.
  • Supports all Mac OS versions back to 10.6.

New in XtraFinder 1.6 (Dec 7, 2020)

  • Supports OS 11 Big Sur.
  • Does not support Mac ARM. Please check updates in the future.

New in XtraFinder 1.5.3 (Feb 29, 2020)

  • Removed XtraFinderUpdater because of many issue reports on Catalina.
  • Brought back option to disable "Legacy label color" for Desktop.
  • Removed Installer for OS 10.6 - 10.13. Please manually copy two files to install XtraFinder, and copy one file to update XtraFinder.

New in XtraFinder 1.5.2 (Nov 23, 2019)

  • Added Alternating row colors for Column View.
  • Added XtraFinderLoader, Install.command, Uninstall.command and updated instruction for OS X 10.15 Catalina.
  • XtraFinder's apps are notarized.

New in XtraFinder 1.5.1 (Sep 30, 2019)

  • Updated for OS X 10.15 Catalina. No improvement for earlier OS X versions.

New in XtraFinder 1.5 (May 31, 2019)

  • New: Support Shift-Select in Icons View.
  • Fixed: Legacy label color - Fill entire row in List View.
  • Fixed bugs in Tabs.

New in XtraFinder 1.4.2 (May 22, 2019)

  • Tabs: Fixed a bug since version 1.3 that may cause random crashes, reported by a few users.
  • Tabs: Minor UI improvements.
  • Added "Fill entire row in List View" option for "Legacy label color".

New in XtraFinder 1.4.1 (May 12, 2019)

  • Tabs: Fixed a crash and some minor issues.
  • Tabs: Center align tab icon and title.
  • Tabs: Added option "Expand tabs to fill available space".
  • Added EULA.

New in XtraFinder 1.4 (May 6, 2019)

  • New: Automatically select previous folder after Go Back.
  • New: Show progress bars on Dock icon.
  • New: Tabs - Show Tab index.
  • Tabs: bring back old drop behavior - allow drop items directly on tab to move / copy items.
  • New option: Ignore iCloud Drive for Shows colorful icons in the sidebar.
  • Fixed Copy to / Move to on OS X 10.14.
  • Fixed crash by XtraFinderUpdater on OS X 10.14 with SIP enabled.

New in XtraFinder 1.3.10 (Apr 22, 2019)

  • Fixed a bug in Automatically adjust width of columns.
  • Tabs: Added option Restore last closed window when clicking Dock icon.
  • Tabs: Fixed a minor issue: opening directory from Desktop does not bring window to front. Never show full path in tab.

New in XtraFinder 1.3.9 (Apr 22, 2019)

  • Fixed some issues in Tabs.
  • Changed Adjust color options for Legacy label color.

New in XtraFinder 1.3.8 (Mar 24, 2019)

  • Improved Tabs: many internal changes, fixed some major issues on OS X 10.6 10.9 10.11 and minor issues on OS X 10.14, removed all memory leaks, fixed a potential crash.
  • Fixed minor issues in Legacy label color.
  • Improved Copy path - Terminal path.

New in XtraFinder 1.3.7 (Mar 8, 2019)

  • Fixed a crash in Tabs.
  • Fixed Tabs on OS X 10.7 and 10.8.

New in XtraFinder 1.3.6 (Feb 27, 2019)

  • Fixed major bugs in Tabs.

New in XtraFinder 1.3.5 (Feb 21, 2019)

  • Tabs: bug fixes and improvements.
  • Added Folders on top for all sort types on OS X 10.12 - 10.14.
  • Performance improvement for "Automatically adjust width of columns".

New in XtraFinder 1.3.4 (Feb 14, 2019)

  • Fixed a major issue in previous version in Tabs on OS X 10.14.
  • Added "Decrease color brightness" option for "Legacy label color".
  • Other minor bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 1.3.3 (Feb 13, 2019)

  • Added "Show Sidebar at center" for Dual Panel mode.
  • Updated Tabs for OS X 10.14.3.
  • Other bug fixes and improvements.

New in XtraFinder 1.3.2 (Feb 1, 2019)

  • Fixed and improved Tabs, added "New Dual Panel" shortcut.

New in XtraFinder 1.3.1 (Jan 26, 2019)

  • Fixed issues and missing functions in Tabs in version 1.3.
  • Fixed other issues and crashes.

New in XtraFinder 1.3 (Jan 13, 2019)

  • Remade Tabs and Dual Panel, supports OS X 10.6 - 10.14.

New in XtraFinder 1.2.3 (Nov 23, 2018)

  • Added optional fixes for a few rare issues.
  • Added option "Hide XtraFinder menu in menubar".
  • Other minor bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 1.2.2 (Nov 16, 2018)

  • New Beta version for OS X 10.14 Mojave with SIP enabled.
  • Fixed some bugs and crashes. Improved stability of several functions.
  • Improved stability of "Automatically calculate size", should fixed issue "Get Info" not show at first click.
  • Changed drawing of Label in sidebar.
  • Improved Label color adjust option.

New in XtraFinder 1.2.1 (Oct 22, 2018)

  • New: Open directory from Spotlight in new tab.
  • Added option to choose between Command + Number or Control + Number to switch tabs.
  • "Light text on dark background" now works in Icon view mode.
  • "Arrange folders on top" now works on OS X 10.11.
  • Fixed "Legacy label color painting" on OS X 10.11.
  • Fixed minor bugs of "Automatically adjust width of columns", "New File".

New in XtraFinder 1.2 (Oct 15, 2018)

  • Redone "Legacy label color painting". Added option: Maximize label color saturation.
  • New feature: Compress to & Expand to.
  • New feature: Add XtraFinder's function to Dock menu.
  • "Middle-click to open in new tab" now works on the sidebar.
  • New feature: Use Control + Number shortcuts to switch tabs. This replaces similar option that was previously provided by XtraFinder's Tabs, and supports Finder's native tabs.
  • Other minor fixes and improvements.

New in XtraFinder 1.1 (Oct 4, 2018)

  • Fixed some reported crashes.
  • New feature: Workspace. For saving and opening multiple windows or tabs. "Workspace" replaces (and is better than) the "Windows" function that was previously provided by XtraFinder's Tabs.
  • Other minor changes.

New in XtraFinder 1 (Sep 27, 2018)

  • Support latest OS X Mojave.

New in XtraFinder 0.28 (Apr 23, 2018)

  • Updated for the latest OS X 10.13.
  • Fixed a few problems in OS X 10.6 and 10.7.

New in XtraFinder 0.27 (Sep 4, 2017)

  • XtraFinder now runs without disabling System Integrity Protection.
  • First installation still requires System Integrity Protection disabled.
  • Updating does not require disabling System Integrity Protection.

New in XtraFinder 0.26 (May 17, 2017)

  • Update for OS X 10.12.

New in XtraFinder 0.25.8 (Dec 4, 2015)

  • Fixed & improved Automatically Adjust column widths on OS X 10.9, 10.10, 10.11.

New in XtraFinder 0.25.7 (Nov 16, 2015)

  • Fixed a few issues.

New in XtraFinder 0.25.6 (Nov 2, 2015)

  • Added informations about System Integrity Protection and workaround on OS X 10.11.

New in XtraFinder 0.25.5 (Jul 28, 2015)

  • Supports OSX 10.11 beta.

New in XtraFinder 0.25.4 (Apr 17, 2015)

  • Fixed "Light text on dark background" on OS X 10.10.3.

New in XtraFinder 0.25.3 (Jan 12, 2015)

  • New: Invert Selection command.
  • Fixed an issue with Dual panel tab in previous version.

New in XtraFinder 0.25.2 (Jan 6, 2015)

  • Tabs: fixed a crash on OSX 10.10

New in XtraFinder 0.25.1 (Dec 15, 2014)

  • Fixed crash introduced in version 0.25 when "Add XtraFinder's functions to toolbar" enabled.
  • XtraFinder toolbar buttons now works when toolbar is too small.
  • Revert Cmd-Backspace shortcut removed in version 0.25 when "Press Delete to Move to Trash" enabled.

New in XtraFinder 0.25 (Dec 12, 2014)

  • Fixed some issues on OS X 10.10.
  • Fixed refresh problem when enabling "Arrange folders on top" for Desktop.
  • Fixed XtraFinder toolbar buttons resetting problem.
  • Added option "Open in new window" for Tabs.
  • Added option "Padding" for "Auto adjust column width".

New in XtraFinder 0.24 (Oct 29, 2014)

  • New: Copy & Paste queue. Only works with Paste command.
  • Improved compatibility with OS X 10.10.

New in XtraFinder 0.23 (Aug 25, 2014)

  • New: Automatically adjust width of all columns (does not support OS X 10.6). Minimum width option for column Name.
  • New: Swap Zoom button and Fullscreen button on OS X 10.10.
  • Attempt to improve stability of "Automatically calculate size" of "Show Size of selected items in Status Bar".
  • Updated for OS X 10.10 DP 6.
  • Several bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.22 (Aug 8, 2014)

  • New: Size of selected items in Status Bar. "Automatically calculate size" works not well on OS X 1O.6.
  • Several bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.21 (Jul 28, 2014)

  • Works on OS X 10.10 Developer Preview 4.
  • New: Transparent Window on OSX 10.10.
  • New: "Attributes" menu, including "Lock", "Hidden", "Extension Hidden", "Owner" and "Group".
  • Added "Reset Preferences", "Restart XtraFinder" to XtraFinder menu.
  • Fixed "Cut" drawing issue on O SX 10.9.4.

New in XtraFinder 0.20.1 (Jul 9, 2014)

  • Works on OS X 10.10 Developer Preview 3.
  • Added "Export Preferences" and "Import Preferences" to XtraFinder menu.
  • Fixed a few minor bugs.

New in XtraFinder 0.20 (Jun 24, 2014)

  • Added "Delete permanently".
  • Option to disable "Arrange folders on top" on Desktop to prevent refreshing problem.

New in XtraFinder 0.19.2 (Apr 8, 2014)

  • Fixed desktop issues caused by fixing "Hide dot files on desktop" in version 0.19.1 on OSX 10.9. "Hide dot files on desktop" still works.

New in XtraFinder 0.19.1 (Apr 7, 2014)

  • Added options for Legacy label color painting on OSX 10.9.
  • Fixed some bugs on OSX 10.9 with Pinnable window, Hide dot files on desktop, Reopen closed tab.
  • Other minor changes.

New in XtraFinder 0.19 (Mar 26, 2014)

  • Legacy label color painting for OS X 10.9.
  • Other minor changes.

New in XtraFinder 0.18.2 (Nov 25, 2013)

  • Fixed "automatically adjust column width" in Column View mode on OS X 10.9.
  • Fixed password prompt on OS X 10.9 when updating.

New in XtraFinder 0.18.1 (Nov 22, 2013)

  • Sign the installer package with a valid certificate.
  • Fix the desktop refreshing issue on OSX 10.9. Some options requires restarting Finder to take effect on the desktop.

New in XtraFinder 0.18 (Nov 9, 2013)

  • Updated for OS X 10.9 final.

New in XtraFinder 0.17.4 (Oct 2, 2013)

  • Bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.17.3 (Sep 11, 2013)

  • Supports OS X 10.9 (Tabs now works).

New in XtraFinder 0.17.2 (Aug 28, 2013)

  • Fixed: some options were not displayed.

New in XtraFinder 0.17.1 (Aug 26, 2013)

  • Fixed Copy/Paste problem in version 0.17.

New in XtraFinder 0.17 (Aug 26, 2013)

  • Supports OS X 10.9 (Tabs still does not work).
  • Clean frequent confusions for new users.

New in XtraFinder 0.16.3 (May 7, 2013)

  • Fixed crash when opening Preferences in Mac OS 10.6.

New in XtraFinder 0.16.2 (May 7, 2013)

  • New: "Copy/Move to other panel" in dual panel mode.
  • New: Hide Share item in the context menu.
  • Option "Always open new tab in the Pinnable window".
  • Bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.16.2 (May 7, 2013)

  • New: "Copy/Move to other panel" in dual panel mode.
  • New: Hide Share item in the context menu.
  • Option "Always open new tab in the Pinnable window".
  • Bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.16.1 (Apr 13, 2013)

  • Added "Max width" option for "Automatically adjust width of Name column".
  • Pinnable Window Slide animation.
  • Other Bug fixes and improvements.
  • Dutch localization.

New in XtraFinder 0.16 (Feb 20, 2013)

  • New: Add XtraFinder's functions to the toolbar.
  • New: Show Go Up button in the toolbar.
  • Fixed crash by "Light text on dark background".
  • Fixed an issue with Time Machine.
  • Korean localization.

New in XtraFinder 0.15 (Feb 4, 2013)

  • New: Online help (before and after images) for many options.
  • New: Show label color in the sidebar.
  • New: "Make Symbolic Link".
  • Improved "Light text on dark background", added ability to customize the colors.
  • Show recent folders for "Copy To" and "Move To".
  • Add "Refresh" item to the context menu.
  • Remember "Hide Desktop" state.
  • Option Hide the pin button.
  • Fixed a bug of "New Terminal Here" on OSX 10.6.

New in XtraFinder 0.14.3 (Jan 16, 2013)

  • Fixed bugs in version 0.14.2: "Reopen closed tab" did not work, the Shortcuts section in preferences window did not show.
  • Allow drag and drop items on tab to move them.
  • Display full path/url in tooltip of tab.

New in XtraFinder 0.14.2 (Jan 14, 2013)

  • Attempted to fix startup issue in version 0.14.1.
  • Fixed drawing issue when minizing/restoring window on computer with retina display.
  • The "Reopen closed tab" now can reopen closed window.
  • New option "⇧+click on Sidebar to open in the second panel".
  • Other bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.14.1 (Jan 3, 2013)

  • New: Use ⌘+Number shortcuts to switch tab.
  • New: Use ⌘⌥⇧+Number shortcuts to set Label.
  • Attempted to fix a crash issue of Tabs.
  • Added "Disable Auto Add Login Item.app" in the DMG file.
  • Bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.14 (Dec 27, 2012)

  • New: Save/Reopen Window (see the File menu).
  • New: Display folder item count in List view.
  • New: Always show Toolbar.
  • Improved Multi-finger Swipe support, "Automatically adjust width of Name column", "New Terminal Here".

New in XtraFinder 0.13.2 (Dec 15, 2012)

  • New: Press Backspace (Backward Delete) to Go Back.
  • New: Press Delete (Forward Delete) to Move to Trash.
  • "Automatically adjust width of Name column" now works in Column view mode (not support OSX 10.6).
  • Swedish localization.
  • Bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.13.1 (Dec 6, 2012)

  • New: Middle-click to open folder in new window or new tab.
  • "Press Return to open selection" now works in Column view mode.
  • Important bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.13 (Dec 4, 2012)

  • New: Reopen Closed Tab.
  • Fixed a bug that caused most of crashes.
  • Fixed auto-updating issue in OSX 10.6.
  • Added options for customizing some shortcuts.
  • Other bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.12.1 (Nov 27, 2012)

  • Fixed the small bottom-right resize corner.
  • Minor bug fixes and changes.
  • Chinese Traditional and Portuguese (Portugal) localizations.

New in XtraFinder 0.12 (Nov 14, 2012)

  • New: Opera Tab style.
  • New: Option Narrow Tab Bar.
  • New: Press Return to open selection, and Rename command.
  • Bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.11.1 (Nov 9, 2012)

  • Option "Show the second Sidebar" in Dual Panel mode.
  • Improved performance of "Arrange Folders on Top", and fixed crash (again).

New in XtraFinder 0.11 (Nov 6, 2012)

  • New: Show one Sidebar in Dual Panel mode.
  • New: Middle-click on Sidebar to open in new tab.
  • Option changing Tabs's keyboard shortcuts.
  • Fixed crash by "Arrange Folders on Top".
  • Bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.10.1 (Oct 23, 2012)

  • New: Colorful icons in Sidebar (for OSX 10.7 and 10.8).
  • New: "Top Most" makes Finder window top most.
  • Bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.10.0 (Oct 22, 2012)

  • New: Automatically adjust width of Name column.
  • Fixed a bug when moving windows between desktops.

New in XtraFinder 0.9.6 (Oct 18, 2012)

  • Supported Cut&Paste and "Move To..." on OSX 10.6.
  • Dropping files on a tab will move them to that tab.
  • Bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.9.5 (Oct 12, 2012)

  • Prevent Finder from opening not tabbed windows at startup.
  • Italian localization.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.9.4 (Oct 4, 2012)

  • "New Terminal Here" supports iTerm and XTerm.
  • Support dragging Tab's icon.
  • Fixed issues with AppleScript, TimeMachine, localization.
  • Other minor changes.

New in XtraFinder 0.9.3 (Oct 1, 2012)

  • New: "New Terminal Here".
  • New: "Hide Desktop".
  • New: "New File" customizable templates.
  • New: Sort Recent Folders menu by last opened date.
  • Improved "Toggle Dual Panel".
  • Clicking Dock icon now creates new Finder window instead of showing existing Pinable window.
  • Polish localization.
  • Other minor changes and bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.9.2 (Oct 1, 2012)

  • Fixed startup problem in OSX 10.8.2.

New in XtraFinder 0.9.1 (Sep 23, 2012)

  • Workaround for start-up problem in OS X 10.8.2.
  • Minor bug fixes.
  • Japanese localization.

New in XtraFinder 0.9 (Sep 19, 2012)

  • New: System-wide shortcut showing pinable Finder window.
  • New: System-wide shortcut for Dual Window.
  • Improved compatibility with AppleScript.
  • Trim username in "Copy Path" URL result.
  • Bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.8.4 (Aug 31, 2012)

  • Important note: please uninstall previous version before installing this version.
  • "Toogle Dual Panel" now joins tabs if possible.
  • "Contents" menu now honors "Arrange folders on top" setting.
  • Option "Automatically check for updates" in About window.
  • Option "Open new tab with same path".
  • Option "Save open tabs when quitting Finder".
  • Bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.8.3 (Aug 25, 2012)

  • New: Light text on dark background. Does not support Icons view mode.
  • Fixed "Select..." in Column view mode.
  • Fixed Preferences window UI.
  • Ctrl+Tab cycles through tabs.
  • Option+Tab Switch active panel.

New in XtraFinder 0.8.1 (Aug 13, 2012)

  • Fixed "Copy/Move To" on Mac 10.8.
  • Improved "Copy Path" for mounted network volume.
  • FullScreen mode.
  • Other bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.8 (Jul 31, 2012)

  • Dual Panel.
  • Saving windows state.
  • Attempt to eliminate graphic glitches.
  • Compatibility with Time Machine.
  • Other improvements and bug fixes.

New in XtraFinder 0.7.1 (Jun 30, 2012)

  • Localized into French, Russian.
  • Added option to select default Copy Path method.
  • Improved Tabs:
  • Attaching tabs.
  • Fixed some memory leaks.

New in XtraFinder 0.7 (Jun 27, 2012)

  • Compatibility with Finder 10.8
  • Improved Tabs: Dragging items between tabs.
  • New: Dual Window.

New in XtraFinder 0.6.2 (Jun 19, 2012)

  • Improved Tabs
  • Fixed some issues.
  • Added menu items: "Open in New Tab", "Close Tab". "New Window" and "Open in New Window" now create new window.