Study with floating windows
Keep PDFs, notes, and video lessons visible while studying or taking notes.
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Window pinning utility
Keep Any Mac Window Always On Top
Floaty lets you pin videos, notes, browsers, PDFs, Terminal, ChatGPT, Zoom, and any app window above others with one click. Lightweight, local, and built for macOS. See how people use Floaty. Free to use. One-time Pro purchase, no subscription.
Screen Recording · Accessibility
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Precision Controls, Effortless Pinning
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View all open macOS windows and choose which ones to pin always on top. -
Configure how windows stay always on top on macOS with simple and lightweight preferences. -
Adjust opacity, activation mode, and floating window behavior for a smoother multitasking workflow on Mac. -
Pin or unpin any window instantly using customizable global keyboard shortcuts on macOS. -
Control always-on-top windows using AppleScript and automation commands for advanced macOS workflows. -
Select and pin open macOS windows in dark mode with the same always-on-top control. -
Fine-tune floating window settings in dark mode without interrupting your macOS workspace.
Floaty makes always-on-top window pinning effortless
Start with the basics. Unlock more with Floaty Pro for multiple pinned windows, opacity, and automation.
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Pin multiple macOS windows
Keep selected study notes, docs, or dashboards always on top — one or many — to support an effortless keep-window-on-top mac workflow.
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Stay in control with hotkeys
Pin or release any window instantly with global Floaty shortcuts tuned for quick keep-on-top control.
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Fade distractions with opacity control
Set per-window opacity so your floating overlays never block what matters.
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Set timers to auto-unpin
Auto-unpin floating windows with timers for deep work sessions.
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Work faster with click-through overlays
Toggle click-through or focus-only states instantly so mac floating window overlays keep pace with your workflow.
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Trigger Floaty from Raycast
Floaty’s Raycast extension pins and manages floating windows from your keyboard. List, pin, show, or restore Floaty windows in seconds.
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More features
Additional productivity features and ongoing improvements.
Upgrade to
Floaty Pro
Get all the advanced pinning features above with Floaty Pro.
How people use Floaty to pin windows
Floaty fits naturally into real workflows — studying with video lessons, coding with reference docs, reviewing designs, or monitoring dashboards — without constantly switching windows or spaces.
Coding with pinned docs
Keep Terminal, documentation, and reference windows visible while coding.
Keep Terminal always on top →Design review workflows
Keep browsers, screenshots, or design references visible during reviews.
Pin browser references →Dashboard monitoring
Pin dashboards, logs, and monitoring tools above other windows.
Monitor dashboards →Recording & tutorials
Keep scripts, notes, or guides visible while recording videos or tutorials.
Float recording notes →Focused multitasking
Use floating windows to stay focused without constantly switching spaces.
Pin any window on macOS →Always-On-Top Guides for macOS
These guides explain how keeping windows always on top actually works on macOS—and when dedicated tools like Floaty are needed.
How to Pin Any App Window Always on Top on macOS (2026)
Step-by-step: keep Zoom, Notion, Chrome, or any window pinned on top on Mac. Works without a window manager. Free to try.
2026-04-10
About 9 min read
#always on top mac
#pin window mac
#zoom window mac
Best macOS Tools to Pin Windows Always on Top (2026 Comparison)
2026 guide to keeping any macOS window always on top. Compare Rectangle Pro, BetterTouchTool scripts, and Floaty to pick the right pin window workflow.
2026-04-02
About 6 min read
#pin window mac
#always on top mac tool
#mac window manager
How to Keep a Window Always on Top on Mac — 3 Ways That Work
macOS has no built-in always-on-top toggle. Here are 3 reliable ways to pin any window on top — Zoom, Notion, Chrome, or any app. Takes under a minute to set up.
2026-03-19
About 7 min read
#macOS always on top
#pin window mac
#always on top mac tool
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Frequently asked questions
Need more details or have a question? Email [email protected] — we usually reply within one business day.
Why are Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions required?
Screen Recording powers the live preview while Accessibility grants Floaty control to pin, unpin, and manage windows. Both stay local — Floaty never transmits any screen content.
Does Floaty collect any data?
Only the basics — anonymous crash and diagnostic data that help fix bugs and improve Floaty. Nothing personal, nothing from your screen, and nothing beyond those diagnostics is ever collected. You can also run Floaty entirely offline.
Which macOS versions does Floaty support?
Floaty runs great on macOS Tahoe (version 26), Sequoia, and Sonoma, fully supporting both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Does Floaty use battery or CPU while running?
Floaty is designed to stay lightweight — it runs only when needed and keeps CPU and battery use minimal, even with multiple pinned windows.
Why does the pinned video sometimes freeze or stop updating?
Floaty mirrors the live content from the original window. On macOS, if that original window is completely covered, the system pauses its updates to save resources. Just keep a small part of the source window visible — even a thin edge is enough to keep it live.
How do I keep notifications on while mirroring or sharing my screen on Mac?
macOS now pauses most alerts by default whenever it detects screen mirroring, so it can look like notifications are broken. To turn them back on, go to → System Settings → Notifications, scroll to “Allow notifications when mirroring or sharing the display,” and choose “Allow Notifications” in the dropdown. You can also flip the toggle beside that option on to make sure banners and alerts continue to appear while you share your screen.
Can Floaty work with full-screen apps?
Not yet. macOS full-screen mode isolates each app in its own space, so Floaty can’t pin windows above it. Use Floaty in normal or Split View windows instead.
Who makes Floaty?
Floaty is built and maintained by a solo indie developer. I’m improving it continuously and always listening to feedback — feel free to reach out anytime at [email protected].