How to Disable Liquid Glass in macOS Tahoe [3 Methods]

In this guide, we will show you three methods to disable the Liquid Glass in macOS Tahoe. The worst thing to come out of the latest OS release by the Cupertino Giant is undoubtedly the new Liquid Glass design. While I can go on ranting about what’s wrong with this new UI, however, that would require an additional 1000-word guide.

How to Disable Liquid Glass in macOS Tahoe - 1

Since you have come across this guide, you would already know what’s wrong, so there’s no need to rub any more salt into your wounds. Instead, let’s discuss about the rectification measures, regarding which, there are two. So without any further ado, let’s get started.

  • How to Disable Liquid Glass in macOS Tahoe [3 Methods] Via Third-Party App Via Terminal Window Via Plist File

How to Disable Liquid Glass in macOS Tahoe [3 Methods]

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It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success. So with that in mind, let’s get started.

Via Third-Party App

Benefit: It provides a great UI and makes it quite easy to get the job done in just a few clicks.

Drawback: The obvious drawback is the requirement to install a third-party app on your Mac.
  1. To begin with, download Solid Glass from GitHub.
  2. Then launch it and check Disable Liquid Glass next to the app of your choice.

Via Terminal Window

Benefit: No need to download any third-party app.

Drawback: Might prove to be a tad-bit difficult for some.
  1. Launch Terminal and type in the below command. That’s it. defaults write -g com.apple.SwiftUI.DisableSolarium -bool YES

Via Plist File

Benefit: No need to download any third-party app.

Drawback: Somewhat technical and lengthy as well.

Create the directory /Library/Preferences/FeatureFlags/Domain. Then create a SwiftUI.plist file and save the below commands in it.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">

<plist version="1.0">

<dict>

<key>Solarium</key>

<dict>

<key>Enabled</key>

<false/>

</dict>

</dict>

</plist>
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