Middle vs MiddleDrag
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Middle
7.0Add middle click for Trackpad and Magic Mouse
MiddleDrag
7.0Middle-click and middle-drag via three-finger trackpad gestures
| Metric | Middle | MiddleDrag |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 38 | 344 |
| 90-day Installs | 101 | 638 |
| 365-day Installs | 485 | 696 |
| Version | 1.14 | 1.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 120 |
| GitHub Forks | — | 2 |
| Open Issues | — | 10 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Reviews
Middle
Middle adds middle click functionality to macOS Trackpad and Magic Mouse, enabling users to perform actions like navigating in browsers or IDEs with a single click. It's a niche utility that benefits power users and developers who rely on middle clicks.
Enables middle click functionality on macOS Trackpad and Magic Mouse.
Pros
- + Solves a niche problem for users needing middle clicks
- + Supports both Trackpad and Magic Mouse
- + Actively maintained with auto-updates
Cons
- - Appeals to a limited audience
- - Lack of community support or discussion
MiddleDrag
MiddleDrag enables middle-click and middle-drag functionality on macOS using three-finger trackpad gestures, making it ideal for users who rely on these actions in browsers, text editors, or other applications.
Enables middle-click and middle-drag gestures via three-finger trackpad input on macOS.
Pros
- + Solves a specific need for middle-click functionality on macOS trackpads
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
- + Clean and minimal user interface
Cons
- - Occasional stability issues reported by users
- - Niche appeal may limit its broad adoption