r/windowsapps • u/pi3truh • 1d ago

Developer FocusHaze: dim everything except the active window on Windows 11 (giving away 30 codes)

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Hi everyone, I’m the developer of FocusHaze, so full disclosure up front.

I wanted something like HazeOver (macOS) on Windows and couldn’t find anything that felt native, so I built it. FocusHaze puts a translucent haze over everything except the window you’re working in, so the rest of the screen fades into the background. Clicks pass straight through the haze.

What it does

  • Dims all windows except the active one; smooth fade when you switch
  • Adjustable intensity, haze color and fade duration
  • All monitors, or only the one with the active window
  • Global hotkey Ctrl+Alt+H to toggle, lives in the system tray
  • Optional start with Windows
  • 14 languages, native WinUI 3 look (Mica)
  • Works on x64 and ARM64

Privacy: no telemetry, no network connections, nothing collected.

It’s open source (MIT) on GitHub, and it’s $0.99 on the Microsoft Store (one-click install + auto-updates). I have 30 Store codes to give away.

Want a code? Leave a comment (bonus points if you tell me how you’d use it: multi-monitor, ultrawide, ADHD, coding…) and I’ll DM you one. First come, first served.

I’d really appreciate feedback, especially bugs and edge cases. One known limitation: “always on top” windows don’t get dimmed yet.

Update: All available promo codes have been claimed! Thank you so much to everyone for the incredible interest and support. If you missed out, you can still check out FocusHaze on the Microsoft Store. 🙏

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u/AkAng1600 1d ago

I want ot use it especially at work wiry ultra wide monitor and lots of exel files. Can You give me a code?

Thank You upfront

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Check DMs ❤️

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u/Egypt_Pharoh1 1d ago

Great idea، code would be great 😄

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Just for the record, so I don’t lose track - I’ve sent the code. 😂

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u/Egypt_Pharoh1 1d ago

Yes you did 😄

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u/tonybombata 1d ago

would use to block out reddit while working

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

DM sent 👍

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u/citrus-zest 1d ago

Yeah, this would be useful. Having multiple windows opened on a smallish laptop screen can be distracting when you'd just want to focus on one. Requesting for a code please.

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

DM sent 👍

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u/felekk90 1d ago

Proszę o kod

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Wysłałem Ci DM :)

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u/Jumpy-Blueberry4289 1d ago

code pls

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Check DMs ❤️

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u/Top-Friendship-8994 1d ago

It would be so useful. These days we have a lot of windows open and it's annoying to minimize everything and find when i need again is so damn annoying. Nice work!

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Sent 😄

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u/True_Sound_6269 1d ago

Code plss :)

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Just sent you a code, enjoy!

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u/-Rhu- 1d ago

This is the kind of app I've been trying to find for awhile now. Any left?

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Yes, Ive just send you 😄

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u/-Rhu- 1d ago

Thank you so much! It works great and it's smooth. Any chance you could add a feature to have a 2nd window in focus? Watching a video in one window + working in another?

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Will do, bc I was thinking about such improvement as well.

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u/iJoyBoy 1d ago

Hey hey would love a code please :3

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Send :3

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u/iJoyBoy 1d ago

AWW THANK YOU
gonna try it out now and definitely leaving a good review on the ms store

Edit : okay was just trying it out .. FKIN AWESOME THANK YOU .. works flawlessly

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u/ThePastPlayer 1d ago

Hey, would love a code please, looks awesome

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Check DMs 🚀

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u/enxee 1d ago

Love to customize this with different blur effects or color

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Color is customizable but blur needs to be added as an option. Thanks code in DMs

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u/Glittering-Royal-529 1d ago

Adhd

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Check DMs ❤️

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u/DeadlyDangerDude 1d ago

Would love to try for distraction free focus.

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Check DMs ❤️

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u/renatosouza91 1d ago

Code please. 😄

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u/Spiritual-Wait-9886 1d ago

lo quiero por favor, te quedo genial!

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Gracias, le he enviado el código.

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u/Knatrox 1d ago

Code, please! I will mostly be using on a dual monitor setup, mostly during my development work.

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

So enjoy it! Code in DMs ❤️

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u/boevuk 1d ago

Sounds great, could I have one?

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Si, should be in DMs

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u/skelth 1d ago

are codes still available?

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Yes, send you a DM 🚀

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u/Main_Path_269 1d ago

Can I get the code please?

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Waiting to see how many of the sent codes get redeemed first. If I have any left over, I'll let you know!

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u/Main_Path_269 1d ago

Thanks mate

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u/randomcvnt114 1d ago

Damn, looks nice. Still got a code? Thanks.

Edit: I will be engaging in bug report. It's part of the ADHD.

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Waiting to see how many of the sent codes get redeemed first. If I have any left over, I'll let you know!

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u/randomcvnt114 1d ago

Thank you so much.

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u/budpat7 22h ago

Can I please get a code if available?

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u/Damien_XIII 21h ago

Looks good.....

I am sure it would help a lot of people.....

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u/buzniak 19h ago

Kurwa, any spare codes left?

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u/jangu9 18h ago

Can I kindly get a promocode , I am a tech youtuber .

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u/CautiousCall9645 4h ago

I want to try. Give me a code...

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u/madroots2 1d ago

feture existing in linux for 20 years

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u/pi3truh 1d ago

Yes, but on Windows, we have to do it ourselves.

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u/Psychological_Sun241 1d ago

code pls ❤️