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If Badgeify loses its Accessibility permissions (for example, after a macOS update or system changes), you may need to manually re-grant these permissions. Follow these steps to restore Badgeify’s access. Starting with v1.9.4, Badgeify’s code signing certificate was updated from an individual Apple Developer account to an organization account. This change means:
  • macOS treats the updated app as a different application
  • All previously granted permissions (including Accessibility) need to be re-authorized
  • This is a one-time process required only when upgrading from versions prior to v1.9.4

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Why Accessibility Permissions Are Needed

Badgeify requires Accessibility permissions to:
  • Read notification counts from other applications
  • Monitor app badge changes in real-time
Without these permissions, Badgeify cannot function properly.

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How to Re-grant Accessibility Permissions

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Step 1: Open System Settings

  1. Click the Apple menu () in the top-left corner of your screen
  2. Select System Settings

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Step 2: Navigate to Accessibility Settings

  1. In System Settings, click on Privacy & Security in the sidebar
  2. Scroll down and click on Accessibility
Privacy & Security Settings

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Step 3: Remove Badgeify from the List

  1. Find Badgeify in the list of apps
  2. Click on Badgeify to select it
  3. Click the minus (−) button below the list to remove it
  4. Confirm the removal if prompted

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Step 4: Quit Badgeify Completely

  1. Right-click the Badgeify icon in your menu bar
  2. Select Quit Badgeify
  3. Make sure the app is completely closed

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Step 5: Relaunch Badgeify

  1. Open Badgeify from your Applications folder or Launchpad
  2. You should see a system prompt asking for Accessibility permissions
  3. Click Open System Settings in the prompt

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Step 6: Grant Accessibility Permissions

  1. In the Accessibility settings window, find Badgeify in the list
  2. Toggle the switch next to Badgeify to ON
  3. You may be prompted to enter your Mac password or use Touch ID
  4. Confirm the action

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Step 7: Verify Permissions

  1. The toggle next to Badgeify should now be ON (blue)
  2. Return to Badgeify and check if notification counts are displaying correctly

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Troubleshooting

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Permission Dialog Doesn’t Appear

If Badgeify doesn’t show the permission prompt when launched:
  1. Manually open System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility
  2. Click the plus (+) button below the app list
  3. Navigate to your Applications folder
  4. Select Badgeify and click Open
  5. Toggle the switch next to Badgeify to ON

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Still Having Issues?

If you’ve followed these steps and Badgeify still isn’t working properly: