· Built for macOS & Windows

Stay Green

Focus on work, not your status

A native menu-bar / system-tray app that keeps you appearing active on Teams, Slack, and Discord. No mouse jiggling. No scripts. Just works.

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macOS 11+ & Windows 10/11
One-time purchase
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Active Now menu bar app on Mac showing status controls

See it in action

Watch how Active Now keeps you green while you focus on what matters

How It Works

1

Find it in your menu bar or system tray

Look for the Active Now icon in your menu bar (Mac) or system tray (Windows). That's your command center.

2

See your status

Click the icon to see if you're "Idle" or "Active". Know exactly what your colleagues see.

3

One click to stay active

Hit "Stay Active" and you're done. Your computer stays awake, you stay green.

4

Set a schedule (optional)

Only want to stay active during work hours? Set a schedule and it runs automatically — weekdays, everyday, or custom days.

Sound familiar?

Real work doesn't always mean clicking. Status systems haven't caught up.

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Without "Active Now"

  • ❌ Computer goes idle → Teams/Slack marks you "away" (5 min)
  • ❌ Reading a long document? Yellow.
  • ❌ Thinking through a problem? Yellow.
  • ❌ Taking a coffee break? Definitely yellow.

With "Active Now"

  • ✅ Computer stays awake = You stay green
  • ✅ Read, think, plan — your PC won't sleep
  • ✅ Take breaks without the guilt
  • ✅ Your status, your rules

Simple. Smart. Effective.

Schedule Support

Set your hours and days. Runs automatically during work time, off after.

Menu Bar & System Tray

Lives in your Mac menu bar or Windows system tray. Always one click away, never in your way.

Set & Forget

Configure once, runs forever. Launches automatically when you sign in.

Why not just use a mouse jiggler?

Because IT can detect them. And they're janky.

Active Now Mouse Jigglers Scripts
Native Mac & Windows app — —
Menu bar / system tray access — —
Schedule support — —
No physical device needed
Undetectable by IT varies
No fake mouse movement
Auto-updates — —
Signed & notarized — —

How does it work?

Active Now uses native power-management APIs — the same system calls that video players use to prevent sleep during playback. No mouse jiggling, no fake keypresses, no suspicious patterns. Your computer just thinks you're watching a video.

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FAQ

Everything you need to know about staying active professionally and productively.

Why does Teams show me as "away" after 5 minutes?

Teams automatically sets your status to "away" after 5 minutes of inactivity to indicate you're not actively using your computer. However, this doesn't account for legitimate work activities like reading documents, thinking through problems, or taking natural breaks - all essential parts of productive work.

Will "Active Now" interfere with my actual work?

No. Active Now uses native power-management APIs — it just tells your computer not to sleep. There's no mouse movement, no fake clicks, nothing that could interrupt what you're doing. You won't even notice it's running.

Does this work with Teams, Slack, Discord, and other apps?

Yes! "Active Now" prevents your computer from going idle at the system level, which keeps your status active in Teams, Slack, Discord, Zoom, and any other communication apps that rely on system activity detection. One solution for all your workplace apps.

Is it okay to use this at work? Will my colleagues mind?

"Active Now" simply prevents false "away" statuses when you're legitimately working. You're not faking activity - you're correcting inaccurate status detection that doesn't understand modern work patterns. Many professionals use similar tools to maintain accurate presence indicators.

What about work-life balance? Won't this make me appear always online?

Active Now has built-in scheduling. Set your hours and days (weekdays, weekends, or custom), and it only runs during those times. Outside your schedule, it turns off automatically.

How is this different from just moving my mouse manually?

Manual mouse wiggling is distracting and inconsistent. Active Now runs quietly in your menu bar (Mac) or system tray (Windows) — turn it on once and forget about it. Plus, you can schedule it to only run during work hours.

Where does Active Now live on my computer?

Active Now lives in your menu bar (Mac) or system tray (Windows) — always one click away, never cluttering your dock or desktop, launching automatically when you sign in, and running efficiently in the background. It's the perfect home for a utility you'll use every workday.