Dock disappears randomly on macOS Tahoe 26.0

Since updating to macOS Tahoe 26.0 (release version) on my MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021, Apple M1 Max), I’ve noticed that the Dock occasionally disappears and does not return. Dock is set to always show (auto-hide is off).

The only way I’ve found to restore it quickly is by opening Spotlight → typing Terminal → and running killall Dock. This instantly brings the Dock back without needing to toggle settings.

I’ve already reported this bug to Apple via the official macOS feedback form, but I wanted to share it here in case others are experiencing the same issue — and also to provide this quick workaround until Apple releases a fix.

Has anyone else run into this?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 26.0

Posted on Sep 17, 2025 6:45 AM

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KethSelhan1986 Author

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Posted on Sep 17, 2025 8:41 AM

Update:

In my case the issue is specifically triggered by the screensaver.

After waking from screensaver the Dock disappears.

As a temporary workaround I disabled the screensaver, and since then the Dock has remained stable.

Hope this helps others until Apple fixes it.

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Oct 2, 2025 4:01 AM in response to KethSelhan1986

Yep still an issue after update, same issue dock disappears, so Apple still has not address the issue.

I guess we have to wait, maybe next update.

DJ-R

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Oct 2, 2025 12:39 PM in response to KethSelhan1986

Thanks, I did the same.

Oct 3, 2025 6:57 AM in response to Owl-53

You might want to read the input from other users again: "To reiterate " What is occurring, on you machine, seems by all accounts, to be localized and unique to your computer " Same issue here ..

Oct 4, 2025 12:12 AM in response to Old Toad

I reported the bug to Apple

Oct 6, 2025 12:04 PM in response to jeskine

This worked for me

Dock disappears randomly on macOS Tahoe 26.0