Trash Buddy Plus
Trash Buddy Plus is a macOS utility that gives you faster control over the Trash with desktop access, shortcuts, custom styles, and auto-empty scheduling.
What is Trash Buddy Plus?
Trash Buddy Plus is a native macOS utility for managing the Trash more quickly and conveniently. It helps users empty the Trash, inspect its contents, and keep a visible Trash icon on the desktop or on an attached display without relying only on the Dock. The app includes customizable Trash styles and sizes, optional item counts, global keyboard shortcuts, and scheduled auto-empty intervals for routine cleanup. These features make it useful for people who want faster file-disposal workflows, a more visible Trash target, or extra customization on their Mac desktop. Trash Buddy Plus is published by Ari Feldman through WidgetWorx and is offered as a lightweight desktop helper rather than a large system-management suite. It is intended for everyday Mac users who want a more direct way to interact with Trash-related tasks.
Key features
- Place a movable Trash can on the desktop or an attached display
- Empty the Trash or inspect its contents with customizable global shortcuts
- Choose from multiple Trash styles and sizes for a personalized desktop
- Show the current number of items in the Trash without opening it
- Schedule automatic Trash emptying at intervals from 30 minutes to daily
- Add custom sound effects when items are sent to the Trash
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
Trash Buddy Plus is a legitimate desktop utility for Trash management. To work as intended, it may request normal macOS permissions related to accessibility and file access so it can respond to shortcuts and interact with Trash actions. Because it can empty the Trash automatically or through quick commands, the main practical risk is deleting files sooner than you expect if you enable aggressive cleanup settings. Review its shortcut and auto-empty options carefully, and keep confirmation prompts enabled if you want an extra safeguard against accidental removal.
Recommendation: Keep Trash Buddy Plus if you actively use its desktop Trash icon, shortcuts, or scheduled cleanup tools. If you do not use those conveniences, you can remove it without affecting core macOS Trash functionality, since the standard Trash in Finder and the Dock will still work normally.
Common paths
/Applications/Trash Buddy Plus.app
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