Block accidental Control‑Clicks
ByeCtrlClick stops the context menu that pops up when you hold Ctrl while clicking. Lightweight, system-wide, set and forget.
Feel the difference
Hold ⌃ Ctrl and click a file. Then click the little face in the menu bar, switch ByeCtrlClick off and try again.
ByeCtrlClick
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Demo · right-click keeps working
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Small app, big relief
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What people say
Rated 5.0 / 5 by verified buyers on Gumroad.
It works! Control is the keybind for sprinting in Minecraft and I have previously used a mod to achieve this (so I can run and click at the same time), but this tool is so much more convenient! Many thanks to the developer <3 — great menu bar settings menu and easy to use.
It’s great! I always switch between playing minecraft on mac and on windows and this tool is really nice :)
One price. Yours forever.
- Lifetime licence, all features included
- System-wide blocking in every app
- No tracking, no ads
- Instant download & licence key via Gumroad
Frequently asked questions
Does ByeCtrlClick block normal right‑clicks too?
No. Only context menus triggered by holding Ctrl while left-clicking are blocked. A regular right-click or two-finger tap on the trackpad keeps working exactly as before. Curious why macOS does this at all? Here's the full explanation.
Is ByeCtrlClick a subscription?
No. You pay once and the app is yours forever — no recurring fees, no ads.
Does the app collect any data?
No. There is no tracking and no analytics. The only connections the app makes are a one-time licence check with Gumroad and the update check through Sparkle. See the privacy policy.
Why does it need Accessibility permission?
To filter mouse events system-wide, macOS requires Accessibility access — there is no other way to decide whether a click should open a context menu. You grant it yourself in System Settings and can withdraw it at any time.
Can I pause ByeCtrlClick temporarily?
Yes. The app lives in your menu bar — one click on the toggle disables or re-enables blocking instantly.
Does it work on Windows or Linux?
No, ByeCtrlClick is built exclusively for macOS.
How do I get updates?
ByeCtrlClick updates itself through Sparkle, and every version is listed on the changelog page.
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Say bye to Ctrl‑click menus
Download it, grant Accessibility access once, and forget about it.
