FaceTime shows persistent notification badge on macOS with no unread calls
Hello, I’m experiencing an issue with FaceTime on my Mac. The FaceTime app icon shows a persistent notification badge (red bubble with “1”), but I’m absolutely sure there are no unread calls, missed calls, or messages.
Here’s what I’ve already tried, none of which solved the problem:
Restarted the Mac multiple times
Signed out of FaceTime and signed back in
Deleted FaceTime-related cache and preference files
The badge remains even though FaceTime itself shows no unread activity. Everything appears normal inside the app.
MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 26.2