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Bartender

Paid#2 of 25 in Menu Bar Customization SoftwareMenu Bar Apps

Bartender: A broad Mac menu bar toolkit for users who need profiles, triggers, widgets, and layouts. Ranked #2 of 25 in Menu Bar Customization Software by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Paid; best for power users wanting the fullest Mac toolkit.

9.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.2 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Power users wanting the fullest Mac toolkit
Free plan
No
Hide menu items
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Hides, groups, rearranges, and reveals menu bar items on demand
- Adds profiles, triggers, widgets, hotkeys, and monitor-specific layouts
- Supports MacBook notches, Apple Shortcuts, AppleScript, and Siri
Where it doesn't
- Available only for macOS
- No free plan is offered
- Advanced tiers are needed for lifetime access and future upgrades

Our verdict on Bartender

Bartender is a paid macOS application for controlling how menu bar items appear and behave. It suits Mac users who want more than basic hiding: the app can rearrange item order and spacing, group several items into one customizable item, reveal hidden items on demand, and search for menu bar items from the keyboard. Its audience is especially likely to include power users managing crowded menu bars, multiple monitors, changing workflows, or a MacBook with a display notch.

The plan structure is straightforward. Bartender 7 includes menu bar management, the Bartender Bar, triggers and widgets, and updates for the current major version. Bartender Pro adds Top Shelf, future Pro tools, and future major version upgrades. Mega Supporter includes everything in Bartender Pro, plus lifetime access, all future upgrades, and every version of Bartender. The published purchase flow also presents a free trial and a 14-day refund. Bartender is paid rather than free, so buyers should choose the tier based on whether current-version access, future major upgrades, or lifetime coverage matters most.

Its standout advantage is breadth within menu bar control. Users can create custom items with widgets and actions, assign keyboard shortcuts, build profiles and presets, automate visibility with triggers, and manage layouts for monitor setups. Apple Shortcuts, AppleScript, and Siri extend those controls into broader Mac workflows. That range makes Bartender a strong fit for users who want automation and customization in one menu bar tool. It is less suitable for someone seeking a free utility, a non-Mac option, or only a basic hide-and-reveal function; those users may not need its wider set of profiles, widgets, triggers, and upgrade tiers.

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Bartender pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Bartender fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Hide menu items	Yes
Rearrange items	Yes
Group menu items	Yes
Custom menu items	Yes
Keyboard shortcuts	Yes
Multiple displays	Yes
Notch support	Yes
Money-back guarantee	14 days
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: Apple Shortcuts, AppleScript, Siri
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	macbartender.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Bartender integrations

Bartender lists 3 integrations on its own site.

Apple Shortcuts
AppleScript
Siri

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