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Blurred

Utility to dim background/inactive content in the screen

CaskUtilitiesApple silicon · IntelDisabled
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Last 365 days
Latest version
1.2.0
Download size
—
arm64 / x86_64 · dmg
Release cadence
Irregular
0 releases in 30 days

Blurred is a Utilities app for Mac.

Quick facts

Chips
Apple silicon · Intel
Install
brew install --cask blurred
Homebrew
Disabled by Homebrew
Also known as
blurred

These facts were checked on or after . See each source

About

Utility to dim background/inactive content in the screen

Blurred price and purchase options

Prices OpenNavo has checked, by region, edition and billing period, with sources and dates. OpenNavo keeps no price history and never calls a price the lowest.

EditionPriceRegionWhere to buyChecked
—Free to download · $0.00 This is what the App Store edition costs to download, not to use; in-app purchases and subscriptions are not included.United StatesMac App Storeapps.apple.com/us/app/blurred/id1497527363?mt=12As of May have changed

System requirements

macOSVersionChipsDownloadSource
Build for macOS 27, 26, 15, 14, 13, 12, 111.2.0Intelgithub.com/dwarvesf/blurred/releases/download/v1.2.0/Blurred.1.2.0.dmgSHA-256 15903ce2484f783c53cbad905ea93a5045c87767e7b89e37300d2200902dff37HomebrewChecked
Build for macOS 27, 26, 15, 14, 13, 12, 111.2.0Apple silicon · Not native on Apple silicongithub.com/dwarvesf/blurred/releases/download/v1.2.0/Blurred.1.2.0.dmgSHA-256 15903ce2484f783c53cbad905ea93a5045c87767e7b89e37300d2200902dff37HomebrewChecked

How to install Blurred on Mac

  1. In Terminal, run: brew install --cask blurred
  2. Homebrew installs the app in your Applications folder.

Install without Homebrew

Download the same file Homebrew uses: github.com/dwarvesf/blurred/releases/download/v1.2.0/Blurred.1.2.0.dmg

SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address

Uninstall Blurred and optional data cleanup

Uninstall command
brew uninstall --cask blurred

A regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.

Uninstalling also removes

Background services (launchctl)
foundation.dwarves.blurredlaunche

Deep clean (optional)

Uninstall command
brew uninstall --zap --cask blurred

--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left. Back up any data you need first. To keep settings and caches, leave out --zap.

Files Blurred can leave on your Mac (4)
Files and folders
~/Library/Application Scripts/foundation.dwarves.blurred
~/Library/Application Scripts/foundation.dwarves.blurredlauncher
~/Library/Containers/foundation.dwarves.blurred
~/Library/Containers/foundation.dwarves.blurredlauncher

These entries come from the Homebrew definition, checked . They say what it declares, not what is on your Mac.

Blurred security facts

Only facts that can be checked, each with its source and date. This is not a safety certification. To check the files you downloaded, scan them on your Mac with OpenNavo.

Distribution
Homebrew
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Install Details

Tap
homebrew/cask
Download URL
https://github.com/dwarvesf/blurred/releases/download/v1.2.0/Blurred.1.2.0.dmg
SHA-256
15903ce2484f783c53cbad905ea93a5045c87767e7b89e37300d2200902dff37
Homebrew definition
github.com/homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/HEAD/Casks/b/blurred.rb
formulae.brew.sh
formulae.brew.sh/cask/blurred

Installation and removal contents

  • Uninstall uninstall

    View full declaration
    {
  "uninstall": [
    {
      "launchctl": "foundation.dwarves.blurredlaunche",
      "quit": "foundation.dwarves.blurred"
    }
  ]
}

  • Install app

    Source file: Blurred.app

    Declared destination: /Applications/Blurred.app

    View full declaration
    {
  "app": [
    "Blurred.app"
  ],
  "target": "/Applications/Blurred.app"
}

  • Remove user data zap

    View full declaration
    {
  "zap": [
    {
      "trash": [
        "~/Library/Application Scripts/foundation.dwarves.blurred",
        "~/Library/Application Scripts/foundation.dwarves.blurredlauncher",
        "~/Library/Containers/foundation.dwarves.blurred",
        "~/Library/Containers/foundation.dwarves.blurredlauncher"
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Questions about Blurred

Is Blurred safe?

Homebrew has disabled Blurred (it is now only on the Mac App Store), so it can no longer be installed with Homebrew. It was disabled on Jun 28, 2026.

How do I completely uninstall Blurred on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask blurred. It quits the app and stops 1 background service. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask blurred. --zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left. Back up any data you need first. To keep settings and caches, leave out --zap. That also deletes 4 files and folders, including ~/Library/Containers/foundation.dwarves.blurred.

Does Blurred run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?

It installs, but on Apple silicon Macs it runs through Rosetta 2.

Where does Blurred store its settings and data?

Its data is in ~/Library/Containers/foundation.dwarves.blurred and ~/Library/Containers/foundation.dwarves.blurredlauncher. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.

What is the latest version of Blurred?

The latest version is 1.2.0, added to Homebrew on Jul 12, 2020. Run brew upgrade --cask blurred to update it.

Sources

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