DeskRest changelog: every update in one place

By Leo Chen ·

The latest DeskRest version is v1.19.1, released May 7, 2025. This page condenses the developer's public release notes into a single scannable timeline — 10releases tracked so far, from v1.16.0 (December 21, 2024) to v1.19.1. Last synced with the source on July 16, 2026.

Source for every entry: the developer'spublic GitHub releases.

Version timeline

  1. v1.19.1

    Fixed fullscreen chart clipping and corrected exercise assignments for break types.

  2. v1.19.0

    Added app whitelisting for video detection and German localization for the Focus feature.

  3. v1.18.3

    Optimized notification animation performance to eliminate lag.

  4. v1.18.2

    Improved performance, fixed multi-monitor display issues, and enhanced exercise shuffling.

  5. v1.18.1

    Fixed license retention with proxy interceptor errors and notification dismissal on timer expiry.

  6. v1.18.0

    Introduced lock screen configuration during breaks and added log export capability.

  7. v1.17.0

    Enhanced focus filter granularity, added Siri shortcuts, and refined working hours setup.

  8. v1.16.2

    Resolved focus-stealing behavior affecting other applications.

  9. v1.16.1

    Extended video detection compatibility to the Arc browser.

  10. v1.16.0

    Introduced per-day working hours configuration and new keyboard shortcuts.

Reading the release cadence

Two things stand out from the timeline. First, the pace: 10 releases in roughly 5 months is an active shipping rhythm for a one-person app, averaging a release every 2 weeks. Second, the pattern — feature versions (x.Y.0) alternate with quick fix releases days later, which is what a developer who actually uses their own app looks like. We update this timeline page whenever a new version of the app appears in the public release notes; if you happen to spot a fresh release before we log it,tell us and we'll sync it the same day.

How to get the latest version

If you installed from the Mac App Store, updates arrive automatically with your other apps — nothing to do. Direct-download users get an in-app update prompt when a new build ships, and can always grab the newest release manually from the developer's site, where every build is also archived in the open. Version numbers follow the usual convention: the middle digit (1.18 → 1.19) means new features, a trailing digit (1.19.0 → 1.19.1) means fixes only, so minor updates are always safe to take immediately. One caveat for direct-download users on a brand-new macOS release: check this timeline first, since compatibility fixes historically arrive within the first weeks of an Apple OS update rather than on day zero.

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