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FocusWriter

Ch 1036.2of 135 Writing Apps
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Desktop appsYes
  4. 4Desktop platformsWindows, Linux
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Overview

FocusWriter is ranked #103 of 135 in writing apps on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Windows. There is a free plan.

FocusWriter plans and pricing

All plans
FocusWriter Free Distraction-free word processor · optional tips of $5, $10, $20, or another amount gottcode.org · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on writing apps

Desktop apps
Yesgottcode.org
Desktop platforms
Windows, Linuxgottcode.org

Facts

Purpose
FocusWriter is a simple, distraction-free word processor with a hide-away interface that appears when you move the mouse to the screen edges.gottcode.org · 4 Oct 2026
Themes
Users can create themes that control the font, colors, and background image.gottcode.org · 4 Oct 2026
Writing tools
The program includes on-the-fly statistics, daily goals, multiple open documents, and spell-checking.gottcode.org · 4 Oct 2026
Resume work
When opened, FocusWriter automatically loads the current work in progress and returns to where the user last left off.gottcode.org · 4 Oct 2026
License
Version 1.9.1 was released July 23, 2026, under GPL version 3.gottcode.org · 4 Oct 2026
Download platforms
The download page lists Linux packages and Windows 10 x64 installers, including a portable Windows version.gottcode.org · 4 Oct 2026
Linux dependencies
The listed Linux downloads depend on Qt and hunspell.gottcode.org · 4 Oct 2026
Security
The version 1.9.1 notes say FocusWriter can use strict mode to disable unsafe Qt APIs.gottcode.org · 4 Oct 2026
Privacy
The maker's privacy policy says he does not collect personal data and does not share it.gottcode.org · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The maker asks bug reporters to provide operating system details, reproduction steps, expected behavior, and what actually happened.gottcode.org · 4 Oct 2026
Support limits
The maker says bug reports can take a while to fix and that he cannot fix issues he cannot recreate.gottcode.org · 4 Oct 2026
Dictionary links
The FocusWriter page links to LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice dictionaries.gottcode.org · 4 Oct 2026
Developer
Graeme Gott describes himself as an open-source programmer and avid Linux user since 2001.gottcode.org · 4 Oct 2026

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