I recently started testing a very small Google Ads campaign for PanicMode. That also meant adding a minimal Google attribution script to the website, which honestly felt a bit ironic for a privacy-focused project.
I still wanted to handle it in the most transparent way possible. The website now asks for consent before loading anything advertising-related, and PanicMode itself still runs fully locally without recording or uploading anything.
This update brings support for French, German, and Spanish, a redesigned macOS installer, a proper settings panel inside the launcher, customizable shortcuts, and multi-display support.
I also spent time polishing the experience across both macOS and Windows with better theme integration, performance improvements, and a few UI fixes.
Thanks to everyone who tested the app and shared feedback over the past weeks, it genuinely helped shape this release.
Small update since launch day: I added a live interactive preview directly into the PanicMode website so people can instantly try the concept before downloading the desktop app.
You can now press /Ctrl + Shift + O anywhere on the website to trigger a browser-based overlay preview of PanicMode.
Really enjoyed the discussions around PanicMode during the launch. Funny to realize almost everyone already has their own version of a "panic shortcut":
PanicMode is a native desktop app for macOS and Windows that lets you instantly cover your screen with a clean, neutral workspace using a single hotkey.
Built for people working in public spaces, it helps avoid exposing emails, chats, or sensitive data when someone walks by.
Choose from different workspace profiles (Developer, Office…) that blend naturally with your setup. No screenshots, no blur, just instant control.
