# PopClip changelog > Select text on a Mac and get an instant popup of actions — search, copy, open, and hundreds of extensions. - Vendor: Pilotmoon Software - Category: System Utilities - Platforms: macOS - Official site: https://www.popclip.app - Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/popclip) - Harvested from: Update feed - Entries below: 9 (newest first) What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. Reuse: the summaries, labels and curation here are © What's New. Quote freely with attribution and a link back; wholesale republication of the corpus is not permitted — terms: https://whatsnew.fyi/terms. The vendors' own release notes remain their publishers'. ## Releases ### Build 6185 — PopClip Build 6185 (6185) - Date: 2026-08-29 - Version: Build 6185 - Original notes: https://softwareupdate.pilotmoon.com/update/popclip/appcast.xml - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/popclip/releases/build-6185 - Labels: Pre-release; Platforms: macOS - **changed** — Reduce memory consumption through more efficient icon rendering and JavaScript optimisation - **fixed** — A repeating Keychain Error alert could appear after the Mac had been left with its screen locked for a while with iCloud sync enabled - **added** — A function key (F1, F2 …) can now be used on its own as the keyboard shortcut to show PopClip - **added** — The View Source command now opens a source viewer window with Export and Copy Snippet buttons - **added** — Per-action settings menus now have an Extension submenu, giving easier access to commands like View Source - **added** — Clicking the spinner while an action is running now shows a Cancelled indicator if it cancels the action - **added** — When an AppleScript action fails because automation permission has previously been denied, PopClip now shows an alert explaining how to fix it - **added** — Added Swedish localization - **changed** — New tabs opened from within a browser open next to the current tab rather than at the end of the tab bar in supported browsers - **changed** — Reverted to the original keep on clipboard behaviour when an action pastes text, with an option to restore previous clipboard contents via defaults write - **fixed** — Getting stuck trying to open tabs in browsers - **fixed** — In Chromium-based browsers, tabs opened in the background with Shift-click flashed into the foreground briefly - **fixed** — PopClip erroneously appearing from the keyboard shortcut while an action is still working - **fixed** — PopClip bar not aligning centrally when neither Copy nor Paste is present in the bar - **fixed** — Laggy button highlight in keyboard mode - **fixed** — The clipboard could be left holding the wrong contents if ⌘C was pressed while the PopClip bar was about to appear - **fixed** — The settings sheet staying open after choosing Duplicate - **fixed** — An extension could sometimes appear to install while adding nothing to the actions list - **fixed** — Some extensions could have the wrong icon in settings - **fixed** — Opening a link in the wrong browser process when tools like Playwright or Puppeteer are running multiple instances - **fixed** — Improved compatibility with FilePane Beta Build 6185 (Aug 29, 2026) - Reduce memory consumption (more efficient icon rendering, JavaScript optimisation) Beta Build 6169 (Aug 26, 2026) - Fixed: A repeating “Keychain Error” alert could appear after the Mac had been left with its screen locked for a while with iCloud sync enabled. 2026.8 (6159; Aug 21, 2026) Note: Versions 2026.7 and later are a paid update for users who bought PopClip on the App Store in 2018 or earlier. See [PopClip 2026.7](https://forum.popclip.app/t/popclip-2026-7-released/3849) announcement for details. New - A function key (F1, F2 …) can now be used on its own as the keyboard shortcut to show PopClip. - The “View Source” command now opens a source viewer window with “Export…” and “Copy Snippet” buttons. - Per-action settings menus now have an “Extension ▶” submenu, giving easier access to commands like View Source. - Clicking the spinner while an action is running now shows a “Cancelled” indicator if it cancels the action. - When an AppleScript action fails because automation permission has previously been denied, PopClip now shows an alert explaining how to fix it. - Added Swedish localization. Changed - New tabs opened from within a browser open next to the current tab rather than at the end of the tab bar (in [supported browsers](https://www.popclip.app/kb/browsers) — Safari and most Chromium-based browsers). - Reverted to the original “keep on clipboard” behaviour when an action pastes text. This was changed in version 2026.7 to restore the previous clipboard contents, but after user feedback the original behaviour is back by default. Use defaults write com.pilotmoon.popclip KeepPastedTextOnClipboard -bool NO if you prefer the alternative. Fixed - Fixed: Getting stuck trying to open tabs in browsers. - Fixed: In Chromium-based browsers, tabs opened in the background with Shift-click flashed into the foreground briefly. - Fixed: Erroneously appearing from the keyboard shortcut while an action is still working. - Fixed: PopClip bar not aligning centrally when neither Copy nor Paste is present in the bar (regression in 2026.7). - Fixed: Laggy button highlight in keyboard mode. - Fixed: The clipboard could be left holding the wrong contents if ⌘C was pressed while the PopClip bar was about to appear. - Fixed: The settings sheet staying open after choosing Duplicate. - Fixed: An extension could sometimes appear to install while adding nothing to the actions list. - Fixed: Some extensions could have the wrong icon in settings. - Fixed: The adjustments panel in the icon picker could be too tall in some languages. - Fixed: Opening a link in the wrong browser process when tools like Playwright or Puppeteer are running multiple instances. - Fixed: Improved compatibility with FilePane. - Other bug fixes. For extension authors - All of PopClip’s built-in actions — Cut, Copy, Paste, Search, Open Link, Reveal in Finder, Dictionary and Spelling — are now implemented as ordinary PopClip extension snippets, bundled within the app. Choose View Source on any of them to use them as a basis for your own modifications. - PopClip’s JavaScript environment has substantial new capabilities, including the ability to run AppleScripts and Shortcuts from within JavaScript code. See the [developer changelog](https://www.popclip.app/dev/changelog). Beta Build 6157 (Aug 19, 2026) - Fixed PopClip bar not aligning centrally when neither Copy nor Paste is present in the bar (regression in 2026.7). - Fixed a rare crash. Beta Build 6154 (Aug 18, 2026) - Fixed a bug where some extensions could have the wrong icon in settings. - Changed the default Key Press target back to the session event tap. - Improved compatibility with FilePane app. - Small fixes and tweaks. Beta Build 6143 (Aug 12, 2026) - Further fix for stuck browser tab opens. Beta Build 6135 (Aug 12, 2026) - Added: When AppleScript extension fails because automation permission has been previously denied, PopClip now shows an alert naming the extension, with a button t _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://softwareupdate.pilotmoon.com/update/popclip/appcast.xml]_ ### 2026.8 — PopClip 2026.8 (6159) - Date: 2026-08-21 - Version: 2026.8 - Original notes: https://softwareupdate.pilotmoon.com/update/popclip/appcast.xml - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/popclip/releases/2026.8 - Labels: Platforms: macOS - **added** — A function key (F1, F2, etc.) can now be used on its own as the keyboard shortcut to show PopClip - **added** — The View Source command now opens a source viewer window with Export and Copy Snippet buttons - **added** — Per-action settings menus now have an Extension submenu for easier access to commands like View Source - **added** — Clicking the spinner while an action is running now shows a Cancelled indicator if it cancels the action - **added** — When an AppleScript action fails due to denied automation permission, PopClip now shows an alert explaining how to fix it - **added** — Added Swedish localization - **added** — PopClip now syncs installed extensions, actions layout, and action settings between all Macs using iCloud - **added** — iCloud Sync can be enabled or disabled from the Tools menu at the bottom of the Actions pane - **added** — Per-action secrets such as sign-ins and API keys now sync securely via iCloud Keychain - **added** — Extensions can now have more than one instance, each with its own name, icon, settings and position - **added** — Actions can be organized into folders which appear as submenus in the PopClip bar - **added** — Separators and page breaks can be added between actions - **added** — An icon picker lets you search open-source icons via Iconify, create text-based icons, or use custom SVG or PNG files - **added** — Arrange actions and folders using drag and drop or keyboard commands with undo and redo support - **added** — Action submenus allow extensions to define actions with their own right-click submenus for supplementary actions - **changed** — New tabs opened from within a browser now open next to the current tab rather than at the end of the tab bar in supported browsers - **changed** — Reverted to the original keep on clipboard behaviour when an action pastes text - **changed** — The minimum system requirement is now macOS 13.5 Ventura - **fixed** — Fixed getting stuck trying to open tabs in browsers - **fixed** — Fixed tabs opened in the background with Shift-click flashing into the foreground briefly in Chromium-based browsers - **fixed** — Fixed PopClip erroneously appearing from the keyboard shortcut while an action is still working 2026.8 (6159; Aug 21, 2026) Note: Versions 2026.7 and later are a paid update for users who bought PopClip on the App Store in 2018 or earlier. See [PopClip 2026.7](https://forum.popclip.app/t/popclip-2026-7-released/3849) announcement for details. New - A function key (F1, F2 …) can now be used on its own as the keyboard shortcut to show PopClip. - The “View Source” command now opens a source viewer window with “Export…” and “Copy Snippet” buttons. - Per-action settings menus now have an “Extension ▶” submenu, giving easier access to commands like View Source. - Clicking the spinner while an action is running now shows a “Cancelled” indicator if it cancels the action. - When an AppleScript action fails because automation permission has previously been denied, PopClip now shows an alert explaining how to fix it. - Added Swedish localization. Changed - New tabs opened from within a browser open next to the current tab rather than at the end of the tab bar (in [supported browsers](https://www.popclip.app/kb/browsers) — Safari and most Chromium-based browsers). - Reverted to the original “keep on clipboard” behaviour when an action pastes text. This was changed in version 2026.7 to restore the previous clipboard contents, but after user feedback the original behaviour is back by default. Use defaults write com.pilotmoon.popclip KeepPastedTextOnClipboard -bool NO if you prefer the alternative. Fixed - Fixed: Getting stuck trying to open tabs in browsers. - Fixed: In Chromium-based browsers, tabs opened in the background with Shift-click flashed into the foreground briefly. - Fixed: Erroneously appearing from the keyboard shortcut while an action is still working. - Fixed: PopClip bar not aligning centrally when neither Copy nor Paste is present in the bar (regression in 2026.7). - Fixed: Laggy button highlight in keyboard mode. - Fixed: The clipboard could be left holding the wrong contents if ⌘C was pressed while the PopClip bar was about to appear. - Fixed: The settings sheet staying open after choosing Duplicate. - Fixed: An extension could sometimes appear to install while adding nothing to the actions list. - Fixed: Some extensions could have the wrong icon in settings. - Fixed: The adjustments panel in the icon picker could be too tall in some languages. - Fixed: Opening a link in the wrong browser process when tools like Playwright or Puppeteer are running multiple instances. - Fixed: Improved compatibility with FilePane. - Other bug fixes. For extension authors - All of PopClip’s built-in actions — Cut, Copy, Paste, Search, Open Link, Reveal in Finder, Dictionary and Spelling — are now implemented as ordinary PopClip extension snippets, bundled within the app. Choose View Source on any of them to use them as a basis for your own modifications. - PopClip’s JavaScript environment has substantial new capabilities, including the ability to run AppleScripts and Shortcuts from within JavaScript code. See the [developer changelog](https://www.popclip.app/dev/changelog). 2026.7.1 (5997; Jul 22, 2026) Note: This is a paid update for some users It is a free update for all Lifetime License holders, for Standard License holders still in their free updates period, and for people who bought PopClip from the Mac App Store on or after January 1, 2019. It is a paid update for people who bought PopClip from the Mac App Store in 2018 or earlier. After updating from any version lower than v2026.7, PopClip will revert to trial mode, with 250 uses for you to try all features. The “Upgrade…” button in the App settings pane leads to two offers: (1) 30% off a Lifetime License (free updates forever) — current offer price US$22.40 + tax, or local equivalent; or (2) a free Standard License (2 more years of updates) — nothing to pay. You can also choose not to update, and continue using your current version as-is. This is the first paid update in PopClip’s history, after 15 years of free updates. Your license purchase will support the ongoing developm _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://softwareupdate.pilotmoon.com/update/popclip/appcast.xml]_ ### 2025.9.2 — PopClip 2025.9.2 (5155) - Date: 2025-10-27 - Version: 2025.9.2 - Original notes: https://softwareupdate.pilotmoon.com/update/popclip/appcast.xml - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/popclip/releases/2025.9.2 - Labels: Platforms: macOS - **fixed** — Fixed bug where extension snippets with blank lines would not load correctly - **fixed** — Fixed crash at launch when all actions except Spelling are disabled - **fixed** — Fixed missing icons in License Details view - **changed** — Recognises Helium, Comet and ChatGPT Atlas as known browsers 2025.9.2 (5155; Oct 27, 2025)Fixed - Fixed bug where extension snippets with blank lines would not load correctly. [(forum)](https://forum.popclip.app/t/blank-lines-breaking-snippet-loading/3362) - Fixed crash at launch when all actions except Spelling are disabled. - Fixed missing icons in License Details view. Compatibility - Recognises [Helium](https://helium.computer/), [Comet](https://www.perplexity.ai/comet) and [ChatGPT Atlas](https://chatgpt.com/atlas) as known browsers. ### 2024.12 — PopClip 2024.12 (4688) - Date: 2024-12-18 - Version: 2024.12 - Original notes: https://softwareupdate.pilotmoon.com/update/popclip/appcast.xml - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/popclip/releases/2024.12 - Labels: Platforms: macOS - **fixed** — Fixed situations where PopClip would fail to appear when selecting text - **fixed** — Fixed pressing ⌘C sometimes having no effect when pressed simultaneously with PopClip appearing - **changed** — The Open URL action now supports the lt: (LiquidText) URL scheme 2024.12 (4688; Dec 18, 2024) This is a maintenance release that improves compatibility and reliability, and squashes a few bugs. In particular: - Fixed some situations where PopClip would fail to appear when selecting text. - Pressing ⌘C sometimes had no effect when pressed simultaneously with PopClip appearing. - The Open URL action now supports the lt: (LiquidText) URL scheme. There are also several updates for extension development; see the [Developer Changelog](https://www.popclip.app/dev/changelog) for full details. ### 2023.7 — PopClip 2023.7 (4151) - Date: 2023-07-18 - Version: 2023.7 - Original notes: https://softwareupdate.pilotmoon.com/update/popclip/appcast.xml - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/popclip/releases/2023.7 - Labels: Platforms: macOS - **changed** — PopClip has a new application icon and a reshaped menu bar icon to match it - **added** — Improved support for the following browsers: Arc, Orion, Tor Browser, Mullvad, DEVONagent Pro - **fixed** — PopClip can now detect that the selection is read-only in Google Chrome - **fixed** — Added a work-around for a Chromium bug that could cause PopClip to not see the newlines in the text selection - **fixed** — Certain Iconify icons which appeared glitched now display correctly - **fixed** — PDF Expert compatibility - **changed** — PopClip no longer appears automatically in JetBrains apps, but it can still be summoned by keyboard shortcut 2023.7 (4151; Jul 18, 2023) - Changed: PopClip has a new application icon and a reshaped menu bar icon to match it. - Added: Improved support for the following browsers: Arc, Orion, Tor Browser, Mullvad, DEVONagent Pro. - Fixed: PopClip can now detect that the selection is read-only in Google Chrome. - Fixed: Added a work-around for a Chromium bug that could cause PopClip to not see the newlines in the text selection. This should improve some things in Google Chrome, Chromium-based browsers, and Electron apps such as Obsidian. - Fixed: Certain Iconify icons which appeared glitched now display correctly. - Fixed: PDF Expert compatibility (once again). - Localization: Added full Turkish and Slovak translations, thanks to volunteer translators. - Changed: PopClip no longer appears automatically in JetBrains apps, but it can still be summoned by keyboard shortcut. See forum post: [About PopClip compatibility with JetBrains IDEs](https://forum.popclip.app/t/about-popclip-compatibility-with-jetbrains-ides/1579). This update is released on the day PopClip’s 12th birthday. Thank you for your ongoing enthusiasm and feedback. -Nick ### 2021.4 — PopClip 2021.4 (3131) - Date: 2021-04-30 - Version: 2021.4 - Original notes: https://softwareupdate.pilotmoon.com/update/popclip/appcast.xml - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/popclip/releases/2021.4 - Labels: Platforms: macOS - **changed** — Improved support for Vivaldi and SideKick browsers - **changed** — Improved compatibility with PDF Expert - **changed** — Improved compatibility with IntelliJ apps - **fixed** — Fixed appearing as "0" in System Preferences 2021.4 (3131; Apr 30, 2021) - Improved support for Vivaldi and SideKick browsers. - Improved compatibility with PDF Expert. - Improved compatibility with IntelliJ apps. - Fixed appearing as “0” in System Preferences. - Several more bug fixes of a minor or obscure nature. ### 1.5.8 — PopClip 1.5.8 (1769) - Date: 2017-10-10 - Version: 1.5.8 - Original notes: https://softwareupdate.pilotmoon.com/update/popclip/appcast.xml - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/popclip/releases/1.5.8 - Labels: Platforms: macOS - **fixed** — Fix crash at launch affecting some users on macOS 10.13 High Sierra 1.5.8 (1769; Oct 10, 2017) - Fix crash at launch affecting some users on macOS 10.13 High Sierra. ### 1.5.4 — PopClip 1.5.4 (1641) - Date: 2015-09-08 - Version: 1.5.4 - Original notes: https://softwareupdate.pilotmoon.com/update/popclip/appcast.xml - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/popclip/releases/1.5.4 - Labels: Platforms: macOS - **changed** — Make PopClip ready for OS X 10.11 El Capitan 1.5.4 (1641; Sep 8, 2015) - This update makes PopClip ready for OS X 10.11 El Capitan. ### 1.4.9 — PopClip 1.4.9 (719) - Date: 2013-10-24 - Version: 1.4.9 - Original notes: https://softwareupdate.pilotmoon.com/update/popclip/appcast.xml - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/popclip/releases/1.4.9 - Labels: Platforms: macOS - **fixed** — Fix crash when using Word - **fixed** — Fix glitch when re-ordering extensions on OS X 10.9 1.4.9 (719; Oct 24, 2013) - Fix crash when using Word - Fix glitch when re-ordering extensions on OS X 10.9