Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onMac
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Platform coveragemacos
- 4Live wallpapersYes
- 5Automatic rotationYes
- 6Multi-monitor supportYes
- 7Interactive wallpapersYes
- 8Performance controlsYes
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: sindresorhus.com, apps.apple.com
Overview
Plash is ranked #10 of 35 in desktop wallpaper software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS. There is a free plan.
Plash plans and pricing
All plansCompared on desktop wallpaper software
- Free plan
- Yessindresorhus.com
- Platform coverage
- macossindresorhus.com
- Live wallpapers
- Yessindresorhus.com
- Automatic rotation
- Yessindresorhus.com
- Multi-monitor support
- Yessindresorhus.com
- Interactive wallpapers
- Yessindresorhus.com
- Performance controls
- Yessindresorhus.com
Facts
- Purpose
- Plash lets users make a website their desktop wallpaper, including animated GIFs.sindresorhus.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Website switching
- Users can add multiple websites and switch between them, but Plash displays only one website at a time.sindresorhus.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Browsing mode
- Browsing Mode lets users interact with the displayed website and use browser controls such as back, forward, reload, and zoom.sindresorhus.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Users can add custom CSS and JavaScript, invert website colors, lower opacity, and use a transparent background.sindresorhus.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Automation
- Plash supports Shortcuts and can be controlled through URL scheme commands, including reload and website switching.sindresorhus.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists a command-line tool, an Alfred workflow, Raycast commands, and a bundled Share extension for adding a Safari website.sindresorhus.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Display support
- Users can choose which display shows the website, while assigning separate websites to separate displays is listed as planned.sindresorhus.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Battery behavior
- Plash can automatically deactivate while the Mac is running on battery.sindresorhus.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The maker says Plash collects no personal information and sends anonymous crash reports to Sentry.sindresorhus.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can submit feedback or bug reports through the app or the maker’s feedback form; the form says replies may take longer and suggests checking spam if no reply arrives within two weeks.sindresorhus.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Limit
- Plash cannot show multiple websites simultaneously or display on the Lock Screen.sindresorhus.com · 4 Oct 2026
- File URL limit
- The scripting documentation says local file URLs are not supported for adding websites through the URL scheme.sindresorhus.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The maker describes himself as a full-time open-sourcerer and app maker.sindresorhus.com · 4 Oct 2026
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Sources
- sindresorhus.com/plash· checked 4 Oct 2026
- sindresorhus.com/plash/privacy-policy· checked 4 Oct 2026
- sindresorhus.com/feedback· checked 4 Oct 2026
- sindresorhus.com· checked 4 Oct 2026
- apps.apple.com/us/app/plash/id1494023538· checked 4 Oct 2026