MiddleDrag vs Middle
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
MiddleDrag
7.0Middle-click and middle-drag via three-finger trackpad gestures
Middle
7.0Add middle click for Trackpad and Magic Mouse
| Metric | MiddleDrag | Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 344 | 38 |
| 90-day Installs | 643 | 101 |
| 365-day Installs | 692 | 484 |
| Version | 1.4.3 | 1.14 |
| 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 | Jan 31, 2026 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
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
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