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TradingView ships an official desktop app for macOS as well as Windows. It runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, installs in about 2 minutes, and syncs with your existing TradingView account.

What is TradingView for Mac?

TradingView for Mac is the official macOS edition of the TradingView desktop app. It is the same application as the Windows desktop build covered elsewhere on this site, compiled for macOS. It runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs (M1 through M4) and on 64-bit Intel Macs, uses the same chart engine and account as the web app at tradingview.com, and adds the native features a browser cannot offer: independent multi-monitor windows, macOS notification-centre alerts, and lower input latency on heavy chart layouts. The app is free to install — paid TradingView plans are optional.

How to install TradingView on a Mac (5 steps)

  1. Open the download page. Go to the official TradingView desktop page (the download page on this site links straight to it). Download the macOS installer — a .dmg file.
  2. Open the disk image. Double-click the downloaded .dmg to mount it. A window opens showing the TradingView icon and an Applications shortcut.
  3. Drag to Applications. Drag the TradingView icon onto the Applications folder. This copies the app — wait for the copy to finish, then eject the disk image.
  4. Open it past Gatekeeper. The first time you launch it, macOS Gatekeeper may warn that it's a downloaded app. Right-click the app in Applications, choose Open, then confirm. (Alternatively: System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway.) You only do this once.
  5. Sign in. Sign in with your existing TradingView account, or create a free one. Your watchlists, layouts, alerts and indicators sync automatically.
Total time: roughly 2 minutes. The Gatekeeper prompt is normal for any newly downloaded macOS app — the TradingView installer is signed by TradingView Inc.

macOS system requirements

ComponentRequirement
macOS versionmacOS 11 Big Sur or later
ChipApple Silicon (M1–M4) or 64-bit Intel
RAM4 GB minimum, 8 GB+ recommended
Disk space500 MB free
InternetRequired for live data and account sync

Mac vs Windows — any difference?

Functionally, no. The macOS and Windows builds of TradingView desktop share the same chart engine, the same indicators, the same account, and the same layouts. A layout you build on a Windows PC appears on your Mac and vice versa, because everything syncs through your TradingView account. The only differences are platform conventions — Gatekeeper instead of SmartScreen during install, the macOS notification centre instead of the Windows action centre for alerts, and Command-key shortcuts instead of Control-key shortcuts. If you move between a Mac and a PC, TradingView desktop behaves identically on both.

Common questions

Is there a TradingView desktop app for Mac?

Yes. TradingView publishes an official desktop app for macOS alongside the Windows and Linux versions. It runs natively on both Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel Macs, and uses the same account and chart engine as the web app.

Is TradingView for Mac free?

Yes. The TradingView desktop app for macOS is free to download and install, and a free TradingView account is enough to use it. Paid plans (Essential, Plus, Premium, Ultimate) add features but the desktop app itself is not paywalled.

Why does macOS block the TradingView installer?

macOS Gatekeeper shows a warning the first time you open any newly downloaded app. Right-click the TradingView app and choose Open, then confirm — or go to System Settings, Privacy & Security, and click Open Anyway. This is normal; the app is signed by TradingView Inc.

Does TradingView for Mac work on Apple Silicon?

Yes. The TradingView desktop app runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs (M1 through M4) as well as Intel Macs. Performance on Apple Silicon is excellent thanks to the efficient GPU and unified memory.

What are the macOS system requirements for TradingView?

TradingView desktop needs macOS 11 Big Sur or later, around 4 GB of free RAM, 500 MB of disk space, and an internet connection for live data. Both Apple Silicon and 64-bit Intel Macs are supported.

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