KeepingYouAwake for MAC
Free, open-source menu bar app that stops your Mac from going to sleep with one click, for as long as you choose.
KeepingYouAwake Overview
KeepingYouAwake is a small menu bar app that prevents your Mac from going to sleep. Click its coffee cup icon and your Mac stays awake, which is handy during a long download, a presentation, a video call or a backup. Click again and your normal energy settings return. You can also choose how long it should stay active, from a few minutes to a few hours or indefinitely, and it can switch itself off when your battery runs low so a MacBook is never drained by accident.
KeepingYouAwake is made by Marcel Dierkes and is free and open source under the MIT license. It is translated into many languages by the community. Version 1.6.8 needs macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later, runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, and adds a light, dark and clear icon for macOS 26 Tahoe.
Key Features
KeepingYouAwake keeps your Mac awake exactly when you need it.
- One click: turn sleep prevention on and off from the menu bar.
- Durations: choose preset times, or keep your Mac awake until you turn it off.
- Battery protection: switch off automatically when the battery is low.
- Lightweight: a tiny app that stays out of your way.
- Dark Mode: fits light and dark menu bars, with Retina icons.
- Languages: translated into many languages by the community.
- Native: runs on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
- Open source: free, with its code on GitHub.
What’s New in Version 1.6.8
KeepingYouAwake 1.6.8 is ready for macOS Tahoe.
- New light, dark and clear app icon for macOS 26 Tahoe
KeepingYouAwake FAQ
Is KeepingYouAwake free?
Yes. KeepingYouAwake is free and open source under the MIT license.
Which macOS version does KeepingYouAwake need?
KeepingYouAwake 1.6.8 needs macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later.
Does KeepingYouAwake run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. It is a universal app that runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
How do I keep my Mac awake with it?
Click the cup icon in the menu bar to turn it on. Click again to let your Mac sleep normally.
Can I keep my Mac awake for a set time?
Yes. Right-click or Control-click the icon to choose a preset duration, or keep it on until you turn it off.
Will it drain my MacBook battery?
It can turn itself off when the battery level gets low, so your MacBook is not drained by accident.
Is KeepingYouAwake available in my language?
It has been translated into many languages by its community, and more translations are welcome on GitHub.
Is KeepingYouAwake an alternative to Amphetamine or Caffeine?
Yes. It does the same core job of keeping your Mac awake, as a small, open-source menu bar app.
Can I install KeepingYouAwake with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install --cask keepingyouawake.
Where does the KeepingYouAwake download on keepingyouawake.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official KeepingYouAwake website at https://keepingyouawake.app/. keepingyouawake.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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