You received the Wordrop Beta link. You downloaded the .dmg. You dragged the app into Applications.
Then macOS showed you this:
> "Wordrop" cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer.
You clicked OK and figured you'd done something wrong.
You didn't do anything wrong. macOS is just being overly cautious.
Why macOS Blocks Wordrop Beta
macOS has a security feature called Gatekeeper — it blocks any app that hasn't been verified through Apple's official distribution channels.
Beta app = not yet on the App Store = Gatekeeper raises a flag immediately.
This doesn't mean Wordrop is unsafe. It simply means the app is in its testing phase, distributed directly to beta testers — which is you.
The fix only takes a few clicks in System Settings. Takes about 10 seconds.
What You'll Need
- ✅ A Mac running macOS 12 Monterey or later
- ✅ The Wordrop Beta
.dmgfile (sent to you via email or direct link) - ✅ About 3 minutes
Bước 1 — Open the .dmg and Drag Wordrop to Applications
Double-click the Wordrop.dmg file you downloaded. A small window appears with two icons:
[W] Wordrop← the appApplications← the destination folder
Drag the Wordrop icon onto the Applications icon. Wait 5–10 seconds for the copy to finish.
> 💡 Tip: If the .dmg window doesn't open automatically, find the file in your Downloads folder and double-click it.
Step 2 — Try to Open the App with Right-Click
Open Finder → Applications, and find Wordrop.
Instead of double-clicking normally, Right-click the Wordrop icon → select Open from the context menu. This step explicitly confirms your intent to open the app.
Step 3 — macOS Will Show a Security Warning (This is Normal)
Even if you select Open, macOS will still show a security warning because the app isn't on the App Store yet. You will likely see one of these messages:
> "Wordrop" cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer.
or "Wordrop" was blocked from use because it is not from an identified developer.
Click Done or OK to dismiss this dialog. Don't worry — this step is required for the system to log the app before you allow it to run in the next step.
Step 4 — Open System Settings to Allow the App
This is the most important step to let macOS run Wordrop.
Open Security Settings:
Click Open Anyway:
Click the Open Anyway button next to the message.
> 💡 Note: macOS might ask you to enter your Mac password (or Touch ID) to confirm. After confirming, if one final warning dialog appears, click Open.
Step 5 — Open Wordrop and Start Experiencing It
Go back to Finder → Applications and open Wordrop again.
This time, the app will open normally. You'll land on the BETA TESTER screen showing:
You're in.
What to Do After Installing
As a beta tester, you're helping shape the final version of Wordrop. Here are three things to do right away:
🔵 Explore the Learning Modes
Wordrop has multiple study modes — including Recall and Reverse Recall. Try them all to find what fits your workflow.🟢 Send Honest Feedback
Tap [ SEND FEEDBACK ] inside the PLAN tab to send thoughts directly to the dev team. No need to be formal — "this part is confusing" or "I wish it had X" is exactly what we need.🟡 Export Your Word List Before the Trial Ends
Your data is always yours. Hit [ EXPORT WORD LIST ] to save a CSV backup — no matter what happens with the app, every word you've learned is preserved.Troubleshooting
App is still blocked after clicking Open Anyway?
→ Check that the app name is exactly Wordrop.app with a capital W. Names are case-sensitive.
Can't find the PLAN tab in the app?
→ Make sure you're signed in with the same email that received the beta invitation.
App still not in Applications?
→ The app wasn't copied to Applications. Go back to Step 1 and repeat the drag.
The .dmg file won't open at all?
→ Open System Settings → Privacy & Security and scroll down. You may see a prompt saying "Wordrop was blocked." Click Open Anyway.
Ready to Go Deeper?
Now that Wordrop is installed, learn how to get the most out of every feature — from setting up word packs to configuring your daily session schedule.
👉 Wordrop User Manual & Complete Guide
One Last Thing
You're using Wordrop before anyone else. Every learning session, every bug you report, every piece of feedback you send directly influences what thousands of future users will experience.
Thank you for being a Wordrop Beta tester.
If anything goes wrong — or if something works really well — hit [ SEND FEEDBACK ] right inside the app. The team reads every message.
Last updated: July 2026 — Wordrop Beta for macOS.