Bettermouse 1.4 (3176) – Fresh
: Enables interacting with inactive background windows with a single click rather than needing one click to focus and a second to act.
: Changed the internal button numbering for "wheel taps," which may require users to re-review and re-bind their buttons panel after upgrading. BetterMouse 1.4 (3176)
: Maps extra mouse buttons to any keyboard shortcut or special action, including gestures (e.g., hold a button and move up/down). : Enables interacting with inactive background windows with
: Provides "butter-smooth" scrolling with configurable duration, acceleration, and "brake points" to eliminate the jerky feel of non-Apple mice. This version, released in February 2023, focused on
: Allows users to completely disable macOS's native cursor acceleration for a more linear, 1:1 movement feel.
is a specific maintenance and feature update for the macOS utility designed to improve third-party mouse performance. This version, released in February 2023, focused on refining button binding logic and addressing stability issues found in previous 1.4.x builds. Key Changes in Build 3176
BetterMouse is widely used as a lightweight alternative to Logitech Options to solve common macOS mouse frustrations: