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SaneBar

Ch 056.9of 25 Menu Bar Customization Software
  1. 1Runs onMac
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Hide menu itemsYes
  4. 4Rearrange itemsYes
  5. 5Group menu itemsYes
  6. 6Keyboard shortcutsYes
  7. 7Multiple displaysYes
  8. 8Notch supportYes
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Overview

SaneBar is ranked #5 of 25 in menu bar customization software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS. There is a free plan.

SaneBar plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free All features included · MIT open source · macOS 14.0 Sonoma or later · Apple Silicon sanebar.com · 29 Sept 2026
Everything Bundle (SaneApps) $49.99 once once All current direct Mac Pro apps; SaneBar itself is free sanebar.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on menu bar customization software

Free plan
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Hide menu items
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Rearrange items
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Group menu items
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Keyboard shortcuts
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Multiple displays
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Notch support
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Facts

Purpose
SaneBar hides menu bar apps and lets users reveal and open them when needed.sanebar.com · 29 Sept 2026
Views
Users can browse hidden icons in a floating Icon Panel or a full-width Second Menu Bar.sanebar.com · 29 Sept 2026
Search and shortcuts
SaneBar supports icon search, a one-click hide and show toggle, keyboard shortcuts, and per-icon hotkeys.sanebar.com · 29 Sept 2026
Automation
It offers AppleScript and Shortcuts automation plus smart triggers for events such as battery level, Wi-Fi, Focus, app launch, schedule, and scripts.sanebar.com · 29 Sept 2026
Migration
Users can import icon layouts from Bartender or Ice and export or import settings between Macs.sanebar.com · 29 Sept 2026
Protection
SaneBar includes Touch ID and password locking for icons.sanebar.com · 29 Sept 2026
Privacy
The app keeps menu bar contents and personal files on the Mac; its privacy policy describes limited update requests and anonymous aggregate app counts.sanebar.com · 29 Sept 2026
Permissions
SaneBar requires macOS Accessibility permission and says it does not require Screen Recording for normal use.sanebar.com · 29 Sept 2026
Open source
SaneBar is fully open source under the MIT License, and its source code is public.sanebar.com · 29 Sept 2026
Compatibility limit
The maker says most Apple menu extras and normal third-party menu bar apps work, while a small number of apps with unusual custom behavior may be edge cases.sanebar.com · 29 Sept 2026
Support
The maker directs privacy questions and issue reports to GitHub.sanebar.com · 29 Sept 2026
Maker
The product page says SaneBar is made in America by Mr. Sane and is part of SaneApps.sanebar.com · 29 Sept 2026

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