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Blurred

Q: How do I uninstall Blurred?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask blurred`. Homebrew will remove Blurred and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Blurred to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask blurred` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Utility to dim background/inactive content in the screen

For Mac

Official website

Free

CategorySystem Utilities

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version1.2.0Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Blurred?

Utility to dim background/inactive content in the screen

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask blurred

Official Website

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How to Install Blurred on Mac

Follow these steps to install Blurred using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask blurred
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask blurred
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm blurred is installed, then try `blurred --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Blurred
Run `blurred` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Blurred

How do I install Blurred on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask blurred. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run blurred from Terminal.

Is Blurred free?

Yes, Blurred is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Blurred?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask blurred. Homebrew will remove Blurred and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to Blurred?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Blurred to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask blurred in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Blurred work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Blurred can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.