Tech riderRev. 30 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onMac
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Hide menu itemsYes
- 4Group menu itemsYes
- 5Keyboard shortcutsYes
- 6Multiple displaysYes
- 7Notch supportYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: matthewpalmer.net
Overview
Vanilla is ranked #2 of 25 in menu bar customization software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS. There is a free plan.
Vanilla plans and pricing
All plansVanilla Pro $10 once One-time purchase Keyboard shortcuts · Completely remove icons · Auto-hide icons after five seconds · Start at login · License activation code usable up to 10 times · 30-day money-back guarantee matthewpalmer.net · 30 Sept 2026
Compared on menu bar customization software
- Free plan
- Yesmatthewpalmer.net
- Paid from
- 10 one-timematthewpalmer.net
- Hide menu items
- Yesmatthewpalmer.net
- Group menu items
- Yesmatthewpalmer.net
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Yesmatthewpalmer.net
- Multiple displays
- Yesmatthewpalmer.net
- Notch support
- Yesmatthewpalmer.net
Facts
- Purpose
- Vanilla is a Mac app that hides menu bar icons.matthewpalmer.net · 30 Sept 2026
- Pro customization
- Vanilla Pro adds keyboard shortcuts to toggle menu bar and desktop icons.matthewpalmer.net · 30 Sept 2026
- Completely remove icons
- Pro has a “Completely Removed” section whose icons are visible only in Vanilla’s preferences window.matthewpalmer.net · 30 Sept 2026
- Automatic hiding
- Pro can automatically hide icons five seconds after you toggle them in Vanilla.matthewpalmer.net · 30 Sept 2026
- Launch behavior
- Pro can start Vanilla automatically when you log in to your Mac.matthewpalmer.net · 30 Sept 2026
- License limit
- A Vanilla Pro activation code can be used up to 10 times by default.matthewpalmer.net · 30 Sept 2026
- macOS permission
- Vanilla requires Screen Recording permission on macOS Catalina and later to hide icons.matthewpalmer.net · 30 Sept 2026
- Screenshot handling
- Vanilla says it takes screenshots of the menu bar to hide icons, and that screenshots are not saved or transmitted.matthewpalmer.net · 30 Sept 2026
- Internet access
- Vanilla says it accesses the internet only to check for updates and validate Pro license codes.matthewpalmer.net · 30 Sept 2026
- Display notch support
- Vanilla is compatible with MacBooks that have display notches, though setup may require rearranging menu bar items.matthewpalmer.net · 30 Sept 2026
- macOS 27 beta
- The maker says Vanilla 3 is available in beta for macOS 27 Golden Gate.matthewpalmer.net · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The maker offers email support and suggests including device and operating system details when requesting help.matthewpalmer.net · 30 Sept 2026
- Maker
- The product site identifies Matthew Palmer as the maker; his main site says he runs a software business making apps and SaaS.matthewpalmer.net · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2017matthewpalmer.net · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- matthewpalmer.net/vanilla/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- matthewpalmer.net/vanilla/help.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
- matthewpalmer.net/vanilla/screen-recording-permission.htm· checked 30 Sept 2026
- matthewpalmer.net/vanilla/vanilla-macbook-notch.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
- matthewpalmer.net· checked 30 Sept 2026