---
id: apps.why-is-an-app-marked-caveat-because-i-used-it-recently
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/apps/why-is-an-app-marked-caveat-because-i-used-it-recently
category: "Apps"
subcategory: "Safety badges and blocked apps"
question: "Why is an app marked Caveat just because I used it recently?"
alt_questions:
  - "Used 2 days ago — you might still need it"
  - "Caveat for recently used app"
  - "Should I move apps I use every day?"
short_answer: "It's a heads-up: moving is safe, but you seem to use the app often, so you'd notice slower launches and need the drive connected. Big, occasionally used apps are better candidates."
tags: ["caveat", "choosing apps"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/apps/which-apps-should-i-move-to-an-external-drive", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/apps/does-a-moved-app-run-slower"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# Why is an app marked Caveat just because I used it recently?

It's a gentle heads-up, not a problem. Moving an app you used only days ago is safe, but you're likely to open it often, and launches from an external drive can feel a little slower — plus it only works while the drive is connected.

The best apps to move are big ones you open occasionally. See [which apps to move](https://storagestudio.us/faq/apps/which-apps-should-i-move-to-an-external-drive).