SolidGlass and macOS 26’s Liquid‑Glass — What we know
With macOS 26 Apple introduced the “Liquid‑Glass” design: more translucent, floating app surfaces that bring visionOS‑style visual elements to iPhone, iPad and Mac. The change has been welcomed by many users, but not everyone likes the new look.
What was reported
Some outlets and posts have reported a freeware called “SolidGlass” that supposedly disables the Liquid‑Glass appearance on macOS. That sounds useful for users who prefer a less translucent, more “solid” interface.
What our quick check found
- We could not locate a verified macOS application named SolidGlass that officially disables Liquid‑Glass. References appear inconsistent or point to community projects and themes rather than an official macOS utility.
- Community methods to reduce or revert Liquid‑Glass effects currently rely on Terminal tweaks or third‑party community tools. These require some technical knowledge and come with the usual cautions about granting system access to unknown software.
- There is a GitHub project named Solid‑Glass (likely a theme or related project) — see: https://github.com/iVintageLover/Solid-Glass (not confirmed as an official macOS app).
Sources & further reading
- Apple newsroom: Apple: new software design (Liquid‑Glass)
- Relevant community discussions and tutorials can be found on Apple Discussions and GitHub (search for Terminal tweaks and community tools).
Advice
If you prefer a less translucent UI, be cautious: avoid installing unknown or unverified apps that request deep system access. Look for reputable community guides or wait for well‑supported utilities. If you try any tweaks, back up your system first.
Have you tried macOS 26’s Liquid‑Glass? Do you like the new look or would you switch it off? Share your experience in the comments below.