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What it is
Bartender manages macOS menu bar items, controlling which ones appear and when. It can reveal items quickly, search them, and use custom hotkeys and triggers. Users can hide, rearrange, and group items, create custom items from built-in data sources or scripts without coding, and switch profiles by hotkey, trigger, or display setup. Bartender 7’s Command Bar searches for and triggers menu bar items; clipboard history is included for Pro users. Automation options include built-in triggers, Shortcuts, AppleScript, hotkeys, and Siri. The app works without Screen Recording permission, showing app icons rather than snapshots when permission is disabled. The maker says captures remain cached locally on the device and app data is not transmitted to its servers. Bartender 7 is built for macOS 27 Golden Gate; users on macOS 26 Tahoe are directed to Bartender 6 while Bartender 7 support is pending. Bartender 7 costs 24.99 USD as a one-time purchase, and Pro costs $19.99 a year. A license covers all Macs owned and personally used by its holder.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Bartender manages macOS menu bar items, controlling which items appear and when.Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
- Integrations
- The maker lists Shortcuts, AppleScript, hotkeys, Siri, and agent control as ways to automate Bartender.Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
- Privacy
- The maker says menu bar captures remain on the device and are cached locally, and its privacy policy says app data is not transmitted to its servers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
- Support
- Users can contact support by email or send feedback from within Bartender.Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
- Headquarters
- New York City, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · macbartender.com
- Automation
- Bartender supports built-in triggers, Shortcuts, AppleScript, hotkeys, and Siri; the maker says an official Raycast extension is planned.Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
- Command Bar
- Bartender 7’s Command Bar can search and trigger menu bar items and includes clipboard history for Pro users.Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
- Compatibility
- The support page says Bartender 7 is built for macOS 27 Golden Gate and directs macOS 26 Tahoe users to Bartender 6 while Bartender 7 support is pending.Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
- Custom items
- Users can create menu bar items without coding using built-in data sources or custom scripts.Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
- Licensing limit
- A license covers all Macs owned and personally used by the license holder.Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
- Performance
- The maker says most users can expect Bartender 7 to use less than 100 MB of memory.Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
- Profiles
- Users can switch menu bar profiles with a hotkey, a trigger, or based on display setups.Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
- Quick access
- Bartender offers quick reveal, search, custom hotkeys, and triggers for menu bar items.Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
- Screen recording
- Bartender 7 works without Screen Recording permission and shows app icons instead of snapshots when permission is disabled.Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
- Setapp
- The purchase page directs Setapp subscribers to check the available Bartender version in the Setapp app.Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
Plans and prices
Bartender Pro $19.99 a year Yearly subscription All versions while subscribed · Top Shelf · future Pro tools and upgrades Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
Bartender 7 $24.99, paid once One-time purchase All updates for Bartender 7 · includes Bartender 6 for Tahoe and Bartender 7 for Golden Gate Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
Mega Supporter Price not published Lifetime access; price not stated on the opened page Everything in Pro · all future upgrades · every version of Bartender Read 3 Oct 2026 · macbartender.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Hide, rearrange, and group menu bar items.
- Create custom items without coding.
- Works without Screen Recording permission.
- One license covers the holder’s personally used Macs.
Limits
- Bartender 7 support for macOS 26 Tahoe is pending.
- Bartender Pro costs $19.99 a year.
- No free plan is available.
Who it suits
Bartender suits Mac users who want to control a crowded menu bar or automate access to its items. Its profile switching can also suit people who use different display setups.
Verdict
Bartender offers several ways to organize and reach menu bar items, including profiles and automation. Check the version guidance for your macOS release before choosing Bartender 7 or Bartender 6.
Where Specifiction places it
- Menu Bar Customization Software#3 of 258.2
- Menu Bar Apps#3 of 238.2
