Release Notes
Current DiskCleaner releases and notable shipped changes.
26.1.1.0May 26, 2026
In-App Update Support
+ Added
- ●Sparkle updater integration for in-app update checks.
- ●Secure update feed and signature verification support.
• Improved
- ●Release delivery pipeline for smoother update rollout.
- ●General stability and reliability.
Install
- ●Open the DMG, drag DiskCleaner to Applications, then launch it from Applications.
Security
- ●This build is signed, notarized, and stapled.
LaunchMay 25, 2026
DiskCleaner Released
+ Released
- ●DiskCleaner is now available as a direct Mac download.
- ●Includes 3 free scans, then a $9.99 one-time license for up to 2 Macs.
- ●Apple-notarized universal Mac build for Apple Silicon and Intel.
Core Workflow
- ●Quick Scan, Deep Scan, App Uninstaller, RAM Optimizer, Large Files scanner, and menu bar disk overview.
- ●Review-first cleanup with per-file checkboxes and Trash-first removal.
- ●Local cleanup with no app telemetry, no account requirement, and no subscription.
2026.01.12January 12, 2026
Early Foundation Milestone
◎ Foundation
- ●Quick Scan and Deep Scan.
- ●Core cleanup categories plus Downloads, iOS backups, Mail attachments, and external drive review.
- ●Per-file review with checkboxes.
- ●Risk labels and review-required categories.
- ●Trash-only cleaning (recoverable).
- ●Menu bar utilities, update badge, and clean history.
- ●App Uninstaller with leftovers scan.
2026.02.28February 28, 2026
Uninstaller UX Overhaul
• Improved
- ●App Uninstaller layout for cleaner spacing, alignment, and typography consistency.
- ●Drag-and-drop uninstall flow with clearer instructional hierarchy.
- ●Bottom action placement to match primary screen patterns.
+ Added
- ●Installed-app gallery option to pick apps directly without drag-and-drop.
2026.03.14March 14, 2026
Overview + Scan Results Polish
• Improved
- ●Scan results column layout with better row spacing, badge handling, and size alignment.
- ●Notes and legend presentation for safety indicators and review guidance.
- ●Gauge and summary area visual polish while preserving fast scan performance.
- ●Section text styles and title casing across major Overview states.
2026.03.18March 18, 2026
RAM Optimizer + Mail Attachments Expansion
+ Added
- ●Full RAM Optimizer route and UI with live metrics for Memory Pressure, Compressed Memory, Swap Used, and Page In/Out (Min).
- ●Safe Optimize action with immediate telemetry refresh.
~ Expanded
- ●Mail Attachments coverage to include supported Outlook, Spark, and Canary attachment locations.
• Improved
- ●System-wide typography token migration for cleaner, more consistent readability.
2026.04.18April 18, 2026
Developer Data Coverage Expansion
+ Added
- ●Homebrew cache coverage under Developer Data, giving developers one more high-signal cleanup target to review.
- ●Additional Developer Data folder detection so more build and package-manager clutter appears in the right category.
• Improved
- ●Developer cleanup copy and category grouping for clearer scan results.
2026.05.05May 5, 2026
Readability + Background Polish
• Improved
- ●Font rendering and text sizing across key screens for more comfortable reading.
- ●Background treatments and surface contrast for a cleaner, more refined app feel.
- ●Small behind-the-scenes UI adjustments that make the app feel smoother without changing the core workflow.