Bartender is a Mac app that gives you full control over your menu bar. For more than 10 years it has helped people hide, rearrange, and style their menu bar icons, so only the ones they need are visible.

You can group related icons together, set hotkeys to reveal hidden ones, and search your menu bar to find an item fast. It also handles the notch on newer MacBooks by making room for hidden icons when space gets tight.

Beyond the basics, Bartender adds styling options like tints, gradients, borders, and rounded corners, plus presets and triggers that switch your whole setup based on things like Wi-Fi, battery, time, or location. It's built to keep your menu bar clean and tailored to how you actually work.

Key Features:

• Hide, show, and rearrange menu bar icons
• Group related icons into one item for quick access
• Reveal hidden items instantly by swiping, scrolling, clicking, or hovering
• Access items hidden behind the MacBook notch
• Search your menu bar to find and activate any item from the keyboard
• Style your menu bar with tints, gradients, borders, and rounded corners
• Create presets and triggers that switch your setup based on time, location, Wi-Fi, or battery
• Build custom menu bar widgets with no coding required
• And More

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartender free?

No, but you can try it free for four weeks with no card required. After the trial, you can buy it as a one-time purchase, or subscribe to the Pro tier for extra features like Top Shelf.

Which macOS versions does Bartender support?

Bartender is built for macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma. It runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

What permissions does Bartender need?

Bartender needs Accessibility permission to manage and rearrange your menu bar icons. This is normal for apps in this category, but it's worth knowing what access you're granting before you install it.

Does Bartender slow down my Mac?

No. Recent updates have focused on lowering CPU and battery use, including a setting that reduces power usage while on battery.

Is Bartender available on the Mac App Store?

No. Bartender is downloaded directly from the developer's website, though it's also available through Setapp as part of its app subscription bundle.