Plash
Plash: A free Mac utility for interactive, automated website-based desktop backgrounds. Ranked #16 of 34 in Desktop Wallpaper Software by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mac users who want websites as backgrounds.
At a glance
- Editor score7.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMac users who want websites as backgrounds
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Platform coverageMacos
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited web access
- Supports CSS, JavaScript, reloads, and display selection
- Works with Shortcuts, Safari, Alfred, and Raycast
Where it doesn't
- Available only on macOS
- Separate websites per display are not supported
- Focused on websites rather than a general wallpaper library
Our verdict on Plash
Plash is a free macOS utility that displays remote or local websites above the desktop wallpaper. It is designed for Mac users who want informational, interactive, or animated backgrounds, including calendars, feeds, images, animated GIFs, and custom-built pages. Browsing Mode lets users interact with displayed websites, while saved websites make it possible to switch between multiple background choices.
The Free plan includes the macOS utility and unlimited web access. Its feature set covers automatic reloads at a custom interval, selected-display output, opacity and color adjustments, transparency controls, and automatic deactivation while on battery. Custom CSS and JavaScript add control for users who want to tailor how a page appears or behaves. This makes Plash more suitable for web-based dashboards and custom pages than for selecting from a conventional wallpaper collection.
Automation is a central part of the product’s fit within the Mac ecosystem. Plash supports Shortcuts and URL commands, includes a bundled Safari share extension, and integrates with Alfred and Raycast. Multi-display support lets users choose which display shows the website, but separate websites per display are not supported. Users looking for one interactive web background across a selected display, with reload scheduling and automation options, should find the scope well defined. Those who want distinct wallpaper content on every monitor or a broader general-purpose wallpaper library should choose a different type of desktop wallpaper software.
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Plash fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Platform coverage | Macos |
| Live wallpapers | Yes |
| Automatic rotation | Yes |
| Multi-monitor support | Yes |
| Video wallpapers | Not verified |
| Interactive wallpapers | Yes |
| Performance controls | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Shortcuts, Safari Share Extension, Alfred, Raycast |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | sindresorhus.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Plash integrations
Plash lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Shortcuts
- Safari Share Extension
- Alfred
- Raycast
Alternatives to Plash
- Lively WallpaperA feature-rich free wallpaper app for Windows users who want animated, interactive desktops.9.3
- DesktopHutA capable free choice for Windows users who want flexible live wallpapers.9.2
- Wallpaper EngineA broad wallpaper platform for power users who want creation tools and control.9.1
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