Plasma for Mac

Name: Plasma
Rating: 4.4 (8 reviews)
Author: WhiteBox

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Plasma is a free screensaver application designed for Mac users, offering a vibrant and dynamic visual experience. This screensaver utilizes advanced algorithms to create mesmerizing patterns that shift and flow, providing an engaging backdrop for any desktop environment. Users can customize various aspects of the visuals, such as color schemes and movement speed, allowing for a personalized touch to their screensaver experience.

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In addition to its aesthetic appeal, Plasma is lightweight and easy to install, ensuring that it does not significantly impact system performance. The application is compatible with various Mac operating systems, making it accessible to a wide range of users. With its blend of functionality and creativity, Plasma serves as an excellent choice for those looking to enhance their desktop with captivating visuals.

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GENERAL

Release: October 10, 2018

Latest update: June 11, 2026

Version: 10.6

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System: Mac OS X

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macOS Mojave
macOS High Sierra
macOS Sierra
OS X El Capitan
OS X Yosemite
OS X Mavericks
OS X Mountain Lion

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 459

Downloads Last Week: 0

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4.4/5

8 User Votes

This is a Rocking Screensaver!
AppleGranzFebruary 19, 2006
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. I have an iMac 1.9 Mhz G5 and this screensaver runs very smoothly on it. There are no troubles at all with screen flicker or stalling. I like the options panel and have this baby dialed in. Thanks for porting this to us Mac peeps! Now, would you be so kind as to port the tunnel screensaver (don't know it name) that I always see my PC friends using? Besides G-Force, this is the best abstract multi color screensaver I have downloaded. Thanks again! Great job!!!
iamdorianJanuary 20, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Now, a few adjustments (metaballs sort of thing) and we'd have either an oil-lamp effect, or better yet, the 60s supercool oil watchglass-projector effect, like
Marty the PenguinNovember 1, 2002
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Pretty cool effects, but way too much flicker on my G4 (Radeon Mac Edition) when running under Jaguar.
GoonOctober 4, 2002
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. This will have a permanent home in my screensaver folder. I agree with #3 in that it would be perfect if you could adjust the
Maarten FoukharSeptember 28, 2002
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Space
WaalterSeptember 28, 2002
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Gorgeous, but I wish there was a way you could adjust the colors. This makes my 7th rainbowish screensaver.
Devil07--2008September 28, 2002
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. 5 for effort 4 for effect!
CraigStantonSeptember 28, 2002
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Very nice, looks close enough to a lava lamp, but with more colours.

Developer’s Description

By WhiteBox

OpenGL screensaver module.

This is a ScreenSaver Module for Mac OS X. It's a port of the Windows OpenGL ScreenSaver made by Terence M. Welsh. All the good things in this ScreenSaver are his. For best results, you need to run in Millions of colors.

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