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