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Freedom for Mac release notes
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Below you will find the release notes for recent updates to Freedom for Mac. To download the latest version, please visit our downloads page.


Version 2.23

October 2024

  • New helper installation structure for new installs

  • Shows prompt to users whose legacy helper installation is broken

  • System details shows the helper installation status: legacy and or disabled state is applied

  • Scheduling leads to upgrade modal in browser for non premium users

  • Locked Mode leads to upgrade modal in browser for non premium users

  • Start session is limited to 2 hours for non-Premium users

  • "Sequoia" prefix is added to system details macOS version

  • Fix website exceptions is not properly updated during blocking

  • Countdown number removed

  • Local adult blocklist is added


Version 2.22.2

July 2024

  • Fixed an issue with sessions not ending when using "Block all Websites"


Version 2.22.1

May 2024

  • Fixed crash related to app blocking


Version 2.22

May 2024

  • Introduced a more convenient method for logging in via your browser.

  • Raised the minimum deployment target to macOS 11 Big Sur.

  • Resolved several UI glitches.

  • Fixed an issue where the Freedom app reset proxy settings while running in non-proxy blocking mode.

  • Fixed an issue where apps remained blocked even after being removed from the blacklist during an app blocking session.


Version 2.21.0

February 2024

  • Your account email is now displayed prominently at the top of the Freedom app status bar menu.

  • SigmaOS browser is now automatically blocked in Non-Proxy mode or when Website Exceptions are enabled.

  • Resolved an issue where the selected list of devices or blocklists would not remain persistent as intended.


Version 2.20.1

December 2023

  • Fixed an issue where locked mode could be bypassed, and the Freedom application could be quit.


Version 2.20

November 2023

  • Fixed an issue when opening the status bar and menu selecting devices or blocklists

  • Fixed an issue where schedules would not start or stop on time for some users.


Version 2.19.2

September 2023

  • This patch only contains a fix for users on macOS 10.15 Catalina


Version 2.19.1

September 2023

  • Fixed crash when removing a device from dashboard

  • Freedom is now fully compatible with Apple Silicon, eliminating the need for Rosetta.

  • Enhanced application blocking: Now, when blocking a windowless application, it will be terminated.

  • Resolved crashes occurring while attempting to block specific applications.

  • Rectified an issue where website blocking failed to cease properly after the session ended.


Version 2.19

September 2023

  • Fixed FreedomProxy not starting on an Apple Silicon Mac without having Rosetta installed

  • Fixed occasional crash when app blocklist contains apps that don't have a window

  • Fixed occasional issues with blocks not ending when the session ends


Version 2.18.2

July 2023

  • Fixed a crash when user removes device from Dashboard and the app crashes instead of showing the login screen

  • Fixed users need to login when app or computer restarts


Version 2.18.1

July 2023

  • Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash at launch for some users

  • Resolved an issue where “Kill Blocked Apps” and “Block Fullscreen Apps” could be deselected when app blocking and “Locked Mode” were active

  • Added a more recognizable name for our Helper that runs in the background

  • Improved our notice about non-proxy mode when enabling website exceptions

  • Improved notifications for blocking unsupported browsers in non-proxy mode

  • Raised the minimum supported macOS version to 10.15


Version 2.15.1

May 2, 2023

  • Crash fixes

  • Fixed: username text field on Login screen is misaligned while typing on Ventura

  • Fixed: Branding (green) color does not match design (on Login screen)

  • Monitors and prompts when a browser loses Automation permissions

  • Alert shown when a permission less browser is hidden. User can click on "Go To Settings" which would bring up the settings directly at Automation preferences where users can allow Freedom to control the browsers.


Version 2.14.1

February 22, 2023

  • Fixed an issue where website exceptions were blocked when the browser extension was installed in the browser

  • Added support for Opera and its variants (Opera GX, Opera Beta, Opera Developer, Opera Crypto Developer)

  • Further performance improvements and fixes

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