Bettermouse 1.4 (3176) Apr 2026
: Enables interacting with inactive background windows with a single click rather than needing one click to focus and a second to act.
: Allows users to completely disable macOS's native cursor acceleration for a more linear, 1:1 movement feel.
: Added support for modifier-keyed clicks and zoom actions within the binding list. BetterMouse 1.4 (3176)
: Automatically switches settings (like DPI or button maps) based on which application is currently in focus. BetterMouse – Comprehensive mouse utility for macOS
: Introduced a "control by button" switch to toggle between ratchet and freespin modes for compatible scroll wheels. : Enables interacting with inactive background windows with
: Changed the internal button numbering for "wheel taps," which may require users to re-review and re-bind their buttons panel after upgrading.
: Maps extra mouse buttons to any keyboard shortcut or special action, including gestures (e.g., hold a button and move up/down). : Automatically switches settings (like DPI or button
is a specific maintenance and feature update for the macOS utility designed to improve third-party mouse performance. This version, released in February 2023, focused on refining button binding logic and addressing stability issues found in previous 1.4.x builds. Key Changes in Build 3176