Tech riderRev. 3 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onMac
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Hide menu itemsYes
- 4Rearrange itemsYes
- 5Group menu itemsYes
- 6Custom menu itemsYes
- 7Keyboard shortcutsYes
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Overview
GreatBar is ranked #7 of 25 in menu bar customization software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS. There is a free plan.
GreatBar plans and pricing
All plansGreatBar Free Free for now while it is new · macOS 14.0 or later greatbar.greatpixels.com · 3 Oct 2026
Compared on menu bar customization software
- Free plan
- Yesgreatbar.greatpixels.com
- Hide menu items
- Yesgreatbar.greatpixels.com
- Rearrange items
- Yesgreatbar.greatpixels.com
- Group menu items
- Yesgreatbar.greatpixels.com
- Custom menu items
- Yesgreatbar.greatpixels.com
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Yesgreatbar.greatpixels.com
Facts
- Purpose
- GreatBar puts frequently used websites, apps, files and folders in the Mac menu bar as individual shortcuts or grouped menus.greatbar.greatpixels.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Website panels
- Websites can open in panels beneath their menu bar icons, with panel size and page state remembered between opens.greatbar.greatpixels.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Multiple accounts
- Separate browsing sessions let shortcuts to the same website use different logins, and private browsing keeps no cookies or history.greatbar.greatpixels.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Windows
- Website shortcuts can open in standalone windows, stay above other windows, and continue playing audio or video after closing.greatbar.greatpixels.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Multiple bars
- Users can create and switch between distinct menu bars, such as work and personal bars.greatbar.greatpixels.com · 3 Oct 2026
- App integrations
- GreatBar can turn links for WhatsApp, Slack, Figma, Notion, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Discord, Telegram and Spotify into shortcuts that open in those apps when installed.greatbar.greatpixels.com · 3 Oct 2026
- System Settings
- Shortcuts can open macOS System Settings panes by name, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Displays and Privacy & Security.greatbar.greatpixels.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Assistant support
- An optional built-in MCP server lets Claude, Codex, Cursor or another MCP-speaking assistant inspect bars and propose changes for the user to review.greatbar.greatpixels.com · 3 Oct 2026
- File access
- GreatBar runs in the Mac sandbox and stores added files and folders as security-scoped bookmarks.greatbar.greatpixels.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The app has no backend, its own account system, or telemetry; its shortcuts and website data remain on the Mac, while daily update checks disclose the user's IP address and app user agent to the hosting provider.greatbar.greatpixels.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Content blocking
- Ads and trackers are blocked by default in GreatBar website views using lists bundled with the app, and a link can opt out of blocking.greatbar.greatpixels.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Platform requirement
- GreatBar requires macOS 14.0 or later and is signed and notarized by Apple.greatbar.greatpixels.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Updates
- GreatBar checks for updates once a day and updates itself; automatic checks can be turned off in Settings.greatbar.greatpixels.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to a feedback form and lists [email protected] for support and privacy questions.greatbar.greatpixels.com · 3 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
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Sources
- greatbar.greatpixels.com· checked 3 Oct 2026
- greatbar.greatpixels.com/privacy/· checked 3 Oct 2026