MiddleClick for MAC
Free, open-source Mac utility that adds a middle click to your trackpad and Magic Mouse with a three-finger click or tap.
MiddleClick Overview
MiddleClick adds the missing middle mouse button to your MacBook trackpad and Magic Mouse. Click or tap with three fingers and macOS receives a middle click, just as if you had a mouse with a scroll wheel. That means you can close browser tabs by middle-clicking them, open links in a new background tab in Safari, and paste selected text in Terminal. The app sits quietly in the menu bar, and you can hide its icon if you prefer.
MiddleClick is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license, made by Arthur Ginzburg. Version 3.3.0 needs macOS 10.13 or later and runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. The developer calls it MiddleClick's last meaningful release: it stays free and available, and its successor, WheelClick, offers the same three-finger click and tap for free.
Key Features
MiddleClick gives your trackpad a middle button.
- Three-finger click: a middle click with a firm three-finger press.
- Three-finger tap: a middle click with a light three-finger tap.
- Magic Mouse: works with the Magic Mouse as well as the trackpad.
- Close tabs: middle-click a browser tab to close it.
- Background tabs: middle-click a link in Safari to open it in a new tab.
- Terminal paste: middle-click to paste selected text.
- Tiny: a download of about 0.2 MB.
- No telemetry: free, open source and quiet.
What’s New in Version 3.3.0
MiddleClick 3.3.0 is its last meaningful release.
- Fast User Switching works again on macOS 15 and later
- A menu item explains what is next for MiddleClick and points to its successor, WheelClick
MiddleClick FAQ
Is MiddleClick free?
Yes. MiddleClick is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license.
Which macOS version does MiddleClick need?
MiddleClick 3.3.0 needs macOS 10.13 or later.
Does MiddleClick run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. It runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
How do I middle-click with MiddleClick?
Click or tap with three fingers on the trackpad or Magic Mouse, and macOS receives a middle click.
What can I do with a middle click?
Close browser tabs, open links in a new background tab in Safari, and paste selected text in Terminal, among other things.
Is MiddleClick still developed?
The developer calls 3.3.0 its last meaningful release. MiddleClick stays free and available, and the same features continue in its free successor, WheelClick.
What is WheelClick?
WheelClick is MiddleClick's successor from the same developer, written from scratch, with the three-finger click and tap free.
Can I hide the menu bar icon?
Yes. Hold Command and drag the icon out of the menu bar until you see a cross, then let go.
Can I install MiddleClick with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install --cask middleclick.
Where does the MiddleClick download on middleclick.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official MiddleClick releases on GitHub at https://github.com/artginzburg/MiddleClick/releases/latest. middleclick.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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