Mac Dock privacy
Hide apps from the Mac Dock without confusing it with uninstalling.
The Dock has pinned apps, running apps, recent apps, minimized windows, and app indicators. This page focuses only on Dock visibility, so you can choose the right cleanup for icons that appear while presenting.
Pinned icons
You can remove many pinned icons from the Dock, but that is only Dock cleanup. The app is still installed.
Running and recent apps
Apps can reappear while running or through macOS recent-app behavior, which is why Dock cleanup alone can feel unreliable.
Private dock workflow
PrivyDock is for personal apps you want to keep out of everyday view, then open or restore when needed.
From the blog
Zoom Screen Sharing on Mac Without Showing Apps
Sharing your whole Mac screen on Zoom shows your Dock and Spotlight. A 2-minute checklist, plus how to hide personal apps completely.
The simpler route
One private place for the apps that do not belong in every screen share.
Instead of dragging icons around or uninstalling apps, choose your private apps once and use PrivyDock when you want a cleaner Mac.