Dozer review
A focused macOS utility for hiding, grouping, and rearranging menu bar icons.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Dozer is an open-source macOS utility for hiding and organizing status bar icons. It suits users who want a cleaner menu bar without adding custom menu items or broader customization features. Icons can be placed into one or two groups separated by Dozer icons, with the first group controlled directly and the second revealed or hidden with Option-click. The app requires macOS 10.13 or later and supports installation through Homebrew Cask or a manual application download.
Its strongest feature is the focused two-group model. Users can hide and show the first group, use Option-click for the second group, and rearrange icons with the standard Command-drag interaction. A keyboard-shortcut-only mode provides another way to reveal or hide icons without relying on clicks. Automatic hiding extends the utility beyond manual organization, while a configurable delay before hiding helps control when icons disappear. Icon size and padding are also configurable, giving users some control over the menu bar's spacing and appearance.
Dozer is a good fit for macOS users who specifically want simple icon hiding, grouping, rearrangement, and launch-at-login support. Its narrow scope is also its main limitation: custom menu items are not part of the product's listed capabilities, and its documented platform coverage is limited to macOS. Users looking for notch or multiple-display support should consider whether Dozer fits their setup. For a minimal menu bar organization workflow centered on one or two icon groups, it keeps the feature set direct; users seeking wider display coverage or custom menu additions should choose an alternative.
Dozer pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports hiding, showing, grouping, and rearranging menu bar icons
- Offers keyboard shortcuts, automatic hiding, and configurable hide delays
- Open-source macOS app with Homebrew Cask and manual installation options
- Where it doesn't
- macOS only, with support requiring macOS 10.13 or later
- Does not provide custom menu items
- Notch and multiple-display support are not documented
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