Mouse JigglerMade for Mac
Mouse Jiggler for Mac

Keep your
Mac awake.
On your terms.

A mouse mover for Mac, quietly at home in your menu bar. Keep your Mac awake while you read, follow a dashboard, or supervise a task. Choose your rhythm and set a time to stop.

Download for MacExplore the details
Free to download. Optional PRO features.
Made for macOSRight in your menu barYour pace. Your rules.Movement, timing & control
Mouse Jiggler movement interface recreation based on version 3.1
Interface recreation · v3.1
PRO controls shown
Small by design.
Thoughtful in every detail.Lives in your menu barWorks on your schedulePuts you in control
Consider it taken care of

Every detail.
Under your control.

Everything you need for a deliberate awake session, without filling your desktop.

01 / Your schedule

Keep your hours.
And your Mac awake.

Choose when movement starts, when it stops, and which days it repeats. A little routine that fits around yours.

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02 / Your rhythm

A movement style
that feels right.

Choose Natural or Silent mode. Fine-tune the idle delay and movement interval.

03 / Your boundaries

Know when
to call it a day.

Set a deactivation time or duration. Add app conditions and a battery threshold.

Only when the app you choose is open

Limit activity to an app that is running or in front.

A shortcut away

Choose a keyboard shortcut and a menu-bar icon that feels like you.

Mindful of your Mac

Review screen-lock pausing and automatic low-battery deactivation.

Some controls require PRO. Current availability and prices are listed in the app.

For the moments between clicks

Your work keeps going.
Let your Mac keep up.

Some work happens without a hand on the mouse. Give those moments a little more room.

Find your best setup
01

Read. Think. Take your time.

Keep a reference on screen while you work through the details.

02

Keep an eye on what matters.

Follow a dashboard or monitor a task during quiet stretches.

03

Make space for longer tasks.

Set a planned session while you supervise an export or transfer.

A simple start

Ready in a few clicks.

A familiar Mac app, with the controls right where you expect them.

02

Allow a little movement.

Enable input access in macOS: Device Control and Data Access on macOS 27, or Accessibility on earlier versions. Follow the setup guide ↗

The Mac notebook

A little know-how.
A smoother day.

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Good to know

A few things
you might wonder.

Still have a question?
We’re here to help ↗

What does Mouse Jiggler do?

Mouse Jiggler provides automatic cursor movement to help keep your Mac active during periods without manual input. You can configure the delay, movement interval, schedules, and stopping conditions from the menu bar.

Is Mouse Jiggler free?

The app is free to download, with optional PRO features. Check the Mac App Store listing for current features, regional pricing, and compatibility.

Why does it need Accessibility permission?

macOS requires your permission for an app to control pointer movement and other input actions. In Privacy & Security, this is called Device Control and Data Access on macOS 27 and Accessibility on macOS 13–26. Our setup guide shows how to enable or revoke access.

Can I choose when it starts and stops?

Yes. The interface includes an idle delay, a movement interval, weekday schedules, At / In deactivation controls, and conditions for selected apps. Some controls require PRO. See the scheduling guide.

Will it keep my MacBook awake with the lid closed?

Do not rely on it to override closing your MacBook. Lid behavior depends on your Mac and supported external-display setup. Test with the lid open and allow for normal lock and power behavior.

Will it keep Teams or Zoom permanently Available?

No particular presence status is guaranteed. Those apps use their own activity, calendar, and account rules. Mouse Jiggler controls cursor behavior on your Mac; it does not control other services.

Does the app record my keystrokes?

According to the app’s privacy policy, keyboard activity is used to detect active interaction without recording typed text. App preferences are stored locally.

Keep your Mac ready.
For whatever comes next.

Make room for the work in front of you.

Download for MacFree to download · Optional PRO features
Expanded app interface