Caffeinated 3.3.0 for Mac

Mac Utilities

Updated Aug 7, 2026

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Caffeinated is a small menu bar utility from Yugen that keeps your Mac awake when you need it to stay on. One click stops the Mac from going to sleep, dimming the screen or starting the screensaver. It is handy during long downloads, exports, presentations and remote sessions, and anyone tired of wiggling the mouse to keep a job alive.

Key Features

• Keep your Mac awake with a single click from the menu bar
• Set a duration so the Mac can sleep again once your task window ends
• Use a global shortcut to start or stop a session without opening menus
• Choose options for battery use and display behaviour while a session runs
• Run quietly in the background with a clean, minimal interface

How to Download

1. Open the store listing and Download from the official site to install the app.
2. Wait for the install to finish, then launch Caffeinated from Applications.
3. Click its menu bar icon, choose a duration, and let your task run undisturbed.

System Requirements

Caffeinated 3.3.0 requires macOS 15.0 or later, as shown on its Mac App Store listing. Older releases are available for Macs on earlier systems.

FAQs

What does Caffeinated actually prevent?

It prevents idle sleep, screen dimming and the screensaver while a session is active. Your Mac stays awake and ready until the session ends or you turn it off.

Can I set it for a fixed time?

Yes. You can pick a duration from the menu, and the app remembers your expanded menu state. When the time runs out, normal sleep behaviour returns.

Does it keep a MacBook awake with the lid closed?

Recent versions added an option related to lid closed use, but behaviour varies by model. Test it on your own Mac first.